PORTLAND: Creative’s Guide to Social Media
March 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with Arts Out West.
Social media is everywhere, as are tips and tricks to use it for business. What are the best ways for creative and arts professional to use this powerful marketing tool?
Social media is a complex and challenging marketing tool for a lot of creatives, as it can be very difficult to find a balance between constantly updating the world just about themselves, and ignoring the platforms entirely! ‘Creative’s Guide to Social Media’ is a FREE, friendly, up-to-date and interactive workshop for beginners that covers the basics of how to kickstart marketing using social media, with a focus on the main tools at your disposal and the strategy behind the socials.
With a focus on people selling in the arts and creative industries, you will learn:
+ A new and different definition of social media to consider for the arts and creative marketing.
+ The basics of social media marketing, regardless of which platform you choose.
+ The strategic process behind using social media for marketing, including R.O.I.
+ Understanding audience, and finding out what your followers and fans want and need.
+ Choosing the right social media, from the most used and popular platforms right now.
+ Content creation tips and ideas for all the most popular platforms.
+ Using other methods, and staying up to date.
Resources and templates will also be provided to create a social media marketing action plan.
‘Creative’s Guide to Social Media’ is a collaborative workshop and participants will be encouraged to share experiences and ideas, make connections and foster peer relationships.
What do I get?
All participants of this workshop also receive:
+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.
+ A one-page marketing plan template to assist with the practical elements of the workshop.
+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.
+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help!
Join us for the day!
We encourage you to join us for both workshops and to meet fellow creatives.
Please book for both events separately through Business Connect.
+ 10:00am ‘Creative’s Guide to Social Media’ workshop with Creative Plus Business
+ 12:00pm Enjoy networking with fellow creatives
+ 1:00pm ‘Creative’s Guide to Pitching Your Work’ workshop with Creative Plus Business (book here)
+ 3:00pm Workshops conclude
What’s CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?
We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice.
Who is presenting?
Wendi Lanham – Wendi is an actor, presenter, model, and Head of Operations at Creative Plus Business. She has a wealth of experience combining business and creative practice and is well-versed in the myriad ways artists can make money to weather the famine and feast of creative income more effectively.
Accessibility: if you have any access requirements, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com
VENUE: The Foundations Portland, 36 Williwa St, Portland NSW 2847
What is Service NSW Business Connect?
Service NSW Business Connect provides free, independent, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business.
Creative Plus Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect.