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Deadline Sep 10: Cut&Paste Digital Design Tournament

Tournament organized by Cut&Paste

Cut&Paste returns for its annual Digital Design Tournament! This year’s Call for Competitors is open for entries, so show off your skills in 2D, 3D, or Motion Design in fast-paced, single-elimination rounds, each with a unique theme and time limit.

Deadlines for Entry

North America: September 10, 2010
Europe/Asia/South America: October 15, 2010

Select competitors will be invited to Test Rounds, short weekend events that serve as both auditions and a chance to get to know the candidates. This is a show of one’s design skills, experience what live design feels like, and potentially earn a spot on stage.

More Information and How to Enter


Tue Sep 14: Social Media for PR Professionals (NYC)

Presented by Small Biz Tech Tutorials

This workshop is specifically geared to those that are either currently working or looking to work in PR and communications and need to get up to speed on social media quickly. Whether you’re planning on creating campaigns for clients or strategizing on how to use it for yourself, in this 2-hour seminar you’ll get a broad overview of the most popular social media tools and how to put them to work for you. We’ll also cover:

  • Programs used to monitor your social media presence
  • Ways to analyze and measure results
  • Promotional techniques to build your followers
  • Pitfalls
  • The social media press release

This will be a highly interactive class where you’ll get a chance to get all your questions answered. Join us and learn more about how to use this valuable information for yourself and your clients!

Details:

Date: Tuesday September 14, 2010
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Location: MyPRGenie, 1501 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY
Cost: $30 in advance/$35 at the door (Light snacks & beverages will be served)
RSVP: Email socialmediapro@yahoo.com or phone 212-650-0226


Tue Sep 21: Rethink Media: Digital Executives Moving the Industry Forward (NYC)

Presented by Donnovan Andrews

You’re invited to a gathering of the most influential leaders in digital media, to discuss the way forward. Hear insights from digital leaders from Coca-Cola, OMD, MediaVest, Conde Nast Digital, Bank of America, PHD, ADWEEK, Electronic Arts, PepsiCo and more. Moderated by former CNBC Europe anchor Kavita Maharaj.

Details:

Date: Tuesday September 21, 2010
Time: 8 am to 1 pm
Location: Museum of Art and Design Theater, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY
Registration Fee:  $200 before August 20, $300 August 20-September 20, $400 day of the event

More information, speakers, and registration


Thu Sep 23: P3 Lives! Event (NYC)

Presented by IDEAlliance

P3 is a network of IDEAlliance, focusing on Continuing Education, Career Advancement, and Media Best Practices.

Details:

Date: Thursday September 23, 2010
Time: 5:30 to 8 pm
Location: Inc Lounge, 224 W. 49th St., btwn. 8th & Broadway, 2nd Floor of the Time Hotel, NYC
How Much: Free! Your first drink is free! Bring a friend and get a second free drink! Bring your business card for fabulous door prizes, including an iPad donated by Intelligencer Printing.

Registration, membership, and sponsorship information


Sat Oct 9: ShowBiz Expo (NYC)

Presented by ShowBiz Expo

Film, Stage & ShowBiz Expo is a five-star event that brings everyone in show business together under one roof.  Whether you are a producer, studio executive, director, musician, filmmaker, performer, designer, writer, stage manager, or anyone else involved in film, stage, fashion, live events, and concerts, this event is for you.

Details:

Date: Saturday October 9, 2010
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Location: New York Hilton, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, New York, NY

More Information


Thu Dec 9: The First Annual Freelancers Union Benefit (NYC)

Presented by Freelancers Union

Save the Date!  Thursday December 9, 2010

Celebrating 15 Years of Improving Working Life for Independent Workers!  Freelancers Union is building an innovative support system to meet the needs of the growing independent workforce. Freelancers comprise 30% of the U.S. workforce, but lack the protections and benefits that traditional workers enjoy. So now, more than ever, we must come together to ensure that this critical part of our economy has the necessary support system they need.

Join us at our first annual Benefit to celebrate our successes and to help us continue to make positive changes for independent workers.

Details:

Date:  Thursday December 9, 2010
Time: 6:30 to 9 pm
Location: Helen Mills, 137 West 26th Street, New York, NY

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.freelancersunion.org/benefitevent.

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