It is almost indisputable web is a leading communications technology 21st century. It has even replaced the phone, the cutting edge in mobile phone technology in expanding their functionality to include such computer skills and web accessibility. As a new generation moves into the workforce, their tastes and habits will penetrate the work environment. and means that, increasingly, communicating through the internet and, in particular, social networking. With that in mind, here are some suggested sites, networks, and methods to consider when promoting your next event, business meetings, conferences, seminars, or social or networking event:
1) LinkedIn – You may not have heard of LinkedIn. It is a social network, such as MySpace and Facebook are more popular (discussed below), but more professionally oriented. It allows you to create a profile that shows your work experience and credentials, and then create a network of business contacts. You can use LinkedIn to reconnect with old employer or co-worker, request introductions to people outside of your network, and, yes, making and promoting the event. LinkedIn is a good tool to spread the word about the professional, business, and networking events, as this is a business oriented social networking site.
2) Facebook – Long dominated the social networking site in the United States, and quickly gained international soil, Facebook, like LinkedIn, is a social networking site. It is more common in purpose and, like LinkedIn, allows you to post events and invite people from your contact list to attend them. Because it is more relaxed and socially oriented, Facebook will create a better platform for promoting social and networking events, however, among the latest entrants for today’s workforce, promote or planning a business meeting via Facebook is not out of the question.
3) MySpace, which recently stumbled compared to its main competitor Facebook, still promoting a strong membership, with more than 250 million users internationally. Long a key site to promote bands, DJs, and parties, not out of the question to use Myspace to promote charitable, social, fundraising, or networking events. It is a great platform and internationally and, with the right contacts list, can be just as effective as other social networking site.
4) Brussels Agenda – A new website aimed primarily at the European Union market, Brussels Agenda.EU track meetings, conferences, seminars, networking events, and so on in Brussels, the European Union, and the world at large. Members can set up alerts on the site to be notified when there are events that match the criteria they are posted. Alternatively, users can post, at no cost, their own activities. The site can then automatically fill in information related to the event, including local hotels, directions, nearby transportation hub, and can translate the information into the main EU languages.
5) Allows users Evite.com produces custom electronic invitation. Evite is directed primarily toward social activities, but also can be used for networking or fundraising event types, depending on the audience. Evite does not have an advantage over social networking sites in that the invitation was emailed to your potential guests they do not have already have an account (unlike Facebook or MySpace, where you usually get back to invite people from your contact list who are users of the service).
No matter the specific service you choose to use (or if you choose to use all of them!), Remember that this service is only the media and the message you should be pretty interesting event to raise participation required.
