NEW MEDIA/PUBLISHING EVENT AT LCC

Interesting event on publishing at LCC. Free for students

Start-up in Publishing: New Media Opportunities

Date: 19 May 2011
Time: 6pm-8pm

Location:
Main Lecture Theatre, LCC, SE1 6SB

Event details:
Explore how to take opportunities in the new digital publishing landscape across different platforms (print, digital, social media) and devices (iPad, iPhone applications, e-readers, etc). Find out about different business models for start-ups, how to define your audience, ways to package your valued content, and how you can promote your creative work effectively in the competitive global media space. Pick up tips from experienced publishers and new media experts.


Speakers:

Mia Bennett
CEO, Turned On Digital
Mia has a background in a strategy and technology consulting for over 10 years. During this time, she led multidisciplinary and international teams across sectors for the likes of IBM, Siemens, News Corp and the BBC. She is now the founder and CEO of Turned On Digital – a boutique mobile agency that develops branded and original mobile apps. Working with clients including Harper Collins, Channel Four, ITN, and Optomen. Their apps have been covered by the BBC, the Guardian, Huffington Post, Fast Company to name a few.
www.turnedondigital.com

Andrew Tuck
Editor, Monocle
Andrew Tuck has been Monocle’s editor since its launch in 2007 and is based in the London HQ. He joined Monocle from the Independent newspaper group. Monocle is a global briefing covering international affairs, business, culture and design. Since its launch, Monocle has grown and now seen as one of the most respected voices in contemporary culture.
www.monocle.com

Keji Mustapha
Acting Editor, Sketchbook Magazine
Keji came to publishing having initially started in a career in law. Internships at established publications such as Look Magazine and Sunday Times Style, amongst others, served as the ideal learning curve into the world of publishing on a larger scale. Now the Acting Editor of the illustrative and off-beat publication, Sketchbook Magazine, Keji has collaborated with, interviewed and worked with the likes of Susie Bubble, the Design Museum, Urban Outfitters, Henry Holland, Stuart Stockdale, John Paul Thurlow, Freewheelin PR, and other such renowned brands and figures in the creative industries.
www.sketchbookmagazine.com


Date: Thursday 19 May 2011
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Main Lecture Theatre, LCC, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6SB
Cost: Free

ECCA would like to acknowledge the valuable input from Desmond O'Rourke of LCC MA Publishing <www.ma-publishing.com> for the organisation of this event.

Booking: 41 place(s) of 150 available

Eligibility:
Student or graduate

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