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July 2017
Life in Babylon: Stories from the Lion’s Den [Manchester edition]
Growing public distrust in the media, fake news and clickbait, crushing deadlines, family and friends we don't spend enough time with. Life for a committed Christian working in the media industry can take its toll. Join us for an evening of networking and sharing stories and ideas, with a panel - chaired by producer and content creator Tim Plyming - who will share their own personal stories, observations and challenges as a Christian working in and alongside the media industry,…
Find out more »September 2017
St John’s Durham: Annual Convocation
From 2-3.30pm, I'll be on a panel with Arun Arora, Mark Tallentire and Andreas Whittam Smith, discussing 'fake news'. This year’s Convocation will be in Durham on 2nd September as part of the launch of the first all years ‘Summer Reunion’. The theme will be media with a panel discussion on ‘Fake News’. The day will start at 11am with refreshments, followed by the Principal's State of the College Address, an archaeological site tour of the LRC, a buffet lunch and…
Find out more »November 2017
[LONDON] #PremDac17 with @PremierRadio & @CodecUK
I will be doing the following for the Premier Digital Conference 2017 - come and join us at a FABULOUS venue in London (The Brewery, near The Barbican). Seminar Panel: 'Marketing the gospel: can you? should you? Sole Seminar: Paid for social media marketing Sole Seminar: Left to their own devices (navigating screentime for kids) See full programme. In the evening I will also be a judge for the awards.
Find out more »April 2018
[HARROGATE] Discipleship in a Digital Age with @SpringHarvest
Health permitting, I'll be running a half-hour session at Spring Harvest Harrogate: A disciple is one who seeks to learn and live the teachings of Jesus Christ in all aspects of life. Drawing upon Romans 12:1-2, which in The Message translation calls for us to ‘take your everyday, ordinary life’, we reflect upon how we ‘do’ discipleship in ‘a digital age’. We consider how the medium impacts the message, and vice versa, including how it has offered space to journey…
Find out more »June 2018
[MANCHESTER] Honest Talks: Social media in the workplace with @FourthDayPR
Honest Talks is an event series which gathers professionals from all sectors and backgrounds to debate topics that might make us feel uncomfortable, are difficult to solve, or which have the potential to go undiscussed. You’re invited to attend Honest Talks: Social media in the workplace – a panel discussion which looks at what people, businesses and brands can get out of today’s social media channels. With Wetherspoons closing its accounts, and mistrust still ripe following the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the topic…
Find out more »July 2018
[MANCHESTER] The Big Social Media Conference @promanchester
I am on a panel for the following session: Social media in business is no longer a novelty, it’s a necessary means of communication; to set tasks, promote company profile and build relationships. However, while it can certainly be an advantage to a company’s marketing efforts, social media use can also open the door to numerous risks when not diligently managed. Within this panel discussion our expert speakers will be discussing the pros and cons of social media for business…
Find out more »November 2018
[LONDON] ‘Introduction to Digital Marketing’ for #PremDac18
There are many opportunities to spread your message on digital platforms. Find out how to get started.
Find out more »March 2019
[MANCHESTER] Labs Live with @ChurchofEngland #CofELabs
Church of England Digital Labs aims to gather together the many Christian coders, creatives and techies who have the skills and passion for using technology to aid the church.... I've been invited to help contribute, so expect more information to come.
Find out more »[LONDON] OUT OF CONTROL #metoo #churchtoo #ustoo?
A one-day conference for Christians about male violence with a focus on domestic abuse and wider themes of #metoo and #churchtoo. This event also celebrates the launch of "Out Of Control", a new book by Gender Justice Specialist, Natalie Collins. Natalie says: "We have so many brilliant contributors! The plan for the day is to have TED style talks, which distill speakers' ideas into 15 or 20 minutes slots, with a panel for each set of speakers. There are also two additional…
Find out more »November 2019
Premier Digital Media Awards and Conference #PremDac19
I'll be with Rev Dr Joanne Cox, talking about online community, faith and cancer in a digital age - drawing upon digital culture and theology. Join us on the 2nd November 2019 for the 10th Premier Digital Conference and discover a world of advice, ideas, insight and guidance to help you communicate credibly and effectively online.? Through 32 sessions delivered by over 40 contributors you are sure to find the help you need for your digital endeavours. Make sure you don’t miss out…
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