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Honouring journalistic excellence

October 21, 2009 Leave a Comment

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The Workworld Media Awards 2009 is an independent scheme, which has highlighted excellence in journalism for 23 years.

The awards honour written and broadcast journalism, covering the fields of work, management, business and economics.

There are eight categories available:

  • Reporter of the year
  • Feature journalist award
  • Columnist of the year
  • Broadcast programme award
  • Broadcast news reporter of the year
  • Journalist to watch
  • Online journalist award
  • Lifetime achievement award.

Last year, awards went to journalists from the BBC, The Economist, the Daily Mail, Hazards, Human Resources and The Observer, while the Lifetime Achievement Award went to Polly Toynbee, columnist from The Guardian.

Journalists can nominate themselves, or be nominated by someone else. All entries must be submitted by 6pm on Friday 6th November 2009.

More information and an entry form, visit the Workworld Media Awards 2009.

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Do you tweet with the best?

October 20, 2009 Leave a Comment

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The organisers of the Golden Twits 2009 have set out to honour the best “tweeters” in the “twitterverse”.

Organised by The Drum magazine, the awards are open for entry by anybody using Twitter – all you need to do is give a summary of your objectives and achievements, and explain why you deserve an award (all in 140 characters or less, naturally).

The awards are delivered in 14 categories:

  • Business to consumer
  • Business to business
  • Corporate individual
  • Private individual
  • Celebrity
  • Charity
  • Public service
  • Weird
  • Writing
  • Humour
  • Information service
  • Pictures
  • Live Broadcast
  • Applications

Nominations must be submitted by 22nd October 2009 and further information can be found at The Golden Twits 2009.

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Get involved in Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009

October 20, 2009 Leave a Comment

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Global Entrepreneurship Week is an international celebration of enterprise and talent amongst business people in 77 countries, taking place from Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd November in 2009.

Originally launched in 2004 as the UK’s Enterprise Week, in recent years it has been absorbed into a worldwide movement aiming to foster new possibilities for people of all ages around the globe by spotlighting their work and encouraging confidence and collaboration.

The UK saw 640,000 people attend events as part of the celebration last year, and the initiative has received glowing testimonial from Lord Sugar and Gordon Brown.

Among this year’s planned activities:

  • The Make Your Mark Challenge on 16th November is a one-day enterprise challenge, designed to encourage entrepreneurial endeavour among school and college students.
  • Women’s Enterprise Day on 18th November will highlight the contribution of female entrepreneurs in an effort to encourage more to make their business dreams a reality.
  • Events on 19th November will supports the theme of Social Enterprise, with the spotlight on businesses that aim to improve social or environmental factors.
  • The 20th November will see the first Home Enterprise Day, which looks to inspire more people to start running businesses from their own homes by exploring the efforts of those who’ve managed to succeed doing just that.

For more information, visit Global Entrepreneurship Week (UK).

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Do you stand out on the social media scene?

October 20, 2009 Leave a Comment

Get noticed

If you haven’t caught on to the social media buzz yet, the Mashable Open Web Awards 2009 are now open for entries.

Launched in 2007, the awards give recognition to major triumphs in internet technology and the best players in the world of social media. Nominations are made via Twitter or Facebook Connect, and a winner is selected by vote from the top five nominees.

The Mashable Open Web Awards 2009 have dozens of individual awards available, organised across six categories:

Brand/Startup/Company/Agency

  • Best Brand Use of Facebook
  • Best Brand Use of Twitter
  • Best Brand Use of YouTube
  • Best Corporate Blog
  • Best Non-Profit Use of Social Media
  • Social Media Ad Campaign
  • Social Media Agency
  • Social Media Gadget

Facebook Specific

  • Best Facebook App
  • Best Facebook Fan Page
  • Best Facebook Game
  • Most Creative Use of Facebook Connect

Media

  • Best Breaking News Site
  • Best Local Blog
  • Best Local News Site
  • Best Online Magazine
  • Best Online Music Label
  • Best Online Newspaper
  • Best Political News Site
  • Best Site for Journalists
  • Best Site for Publishers
  • Best TV Network Online

Mobile

  • Best Location Based Mobile App
  • Best Mobile App
  • Best Mobile Based Twitter App
  • Best Mobile Game
  • Best Music Site or App
  • Best Social Network iPhone App
  • Best Travel Site or App

People

  • Best Actor/Actress to Follow
  • Best Blogger to Follow
  • Best Celebrity to Follow
  • Best Musical Artist to Follow
  • Best Social Media Maven to Follow
  • Funniest Person to Follow
  • Most Educational to Follow
  • Most Inspiring to Follow
  • Photos and Videos
  • Best Flickr Photographer
  • Best Online Video Web Series
  • Best YouTube Channel or Personality
  • Flickr Photo of the Year
  • Funniest YouTube Channel
  • TwitPic of the Year
  • YouTube Video of the Year

Twitter Specific

  • Best News Source to follow
  • Best Twitter App
  • Funniest Tweet
  • Most Interesting Twitter User to Follow
  • Tweet of the Year
  • Twitter User of the Year

Nominations close at midnight on 15th November 2009. The top five nominees in each category will move forward to a voting round (18th November until 13th December 2009), with the winners announced on 15th December.

For more information, visit the Mashable Open Web Awards 2009

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Have you built your business from your spare room?

October 19, 2009 Leave a Comment

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The Home Business Awards 2009 give recognition to entrepreneurs who have built up successful businesses from home.

The awards have five categories for entry, with a new category (The 5 to 9 Home Business) added this year for entrants who have built a business in their spare time, whilst holding a day job.

The five categories are:

  • Home Business of the Year
  • Home Business Couple of the Year
  • Home Office of the Year
  • Young Home Business Owner of the Year (under age of 35)
  • The 5 to 9 Home Business

All entrants are automatically entered into the Home Business of the Year category.

Entries must be in by 6th November, and there is no charge to take part. Winners will be announced at the Enterprise Nation Conference on Home Enterprise Day on 20th November.

For further information, visit the Home Business Awards 2009.

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Emily Cagle Communications is recruiting

October 15, 2009 Leave a Comment

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We’re looking for the brightest rising star in the region to come and join our vibrant agency as we continue to win clients nationwide.

If you want to be part of an exciting, growing company, this could be the job for you.

Emily Cagle Communications specialises in public relations and copywriting. We’ve been trading for 14 months and are now looking for an experienced full-time PR account manager to join our team in Lincoln.

You’ll work at our bright, spacious offices in central Lincoln, getting hands-on with a host of exciting clients, ranging from tiny start-ups to established national brands.

You will have:

  • experience at account manager level
  • experience working with clients in the service industries, especially HR, legal and financial services
  • excellent attention to detail
  • accomplished writing skills
  • confident telephone manner and experience working with journalists
  • a good book of media contacts
  • an ability to take ownership of projects and drive them forward
  • a love of, and commitment to, public relations

In return, we can offer:

  • a competitive salary, based on experience
  • in-house and external training
  • a fun, fast-paced work environment

To apply, please send a covering letter of no more than 350 words along with your CV to info[at]emilycagle[dot]co[dot]uk.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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