LVMG – February Meeting

Thirteen members attended last night’s meeting. After introductions, we dove into the meat of the evening. Details below. Please email me if you are interested in presenting a Profile (3-8 minute overview of your skills, services, etc.) or Session (20-30 minute professional development presentation) at the March meeting.

7:30-8:00 PM- Presentation 1 :: Using the Internet as a promotion tool
Doug Daulton (Kansha Media)

In an interactive session, I discussed the pros and cons of the following online tools for promoting yourself as an artist/creative.

• Blogging :: WordPress (hosted) · WordPress (Your Server) · Blogger
• Social Media :: Twitter · LinkedIn · Facebook · MySpace
• Video Production :: YouTube · Vimeo · Wizzard · Mogulus · Ustream · Stickam · Seesmic
• Visual Artists :: DeviantArt · Worth 1000

* NOTE: I added a few resources not mentioned last night.

8:00-8:30 PM – Presentation 2 :: Professional Networking in Las Vegas
Sonia Petkewich (Phoenix Staff)

Sonia held a great, participatory session which modeled strong networking skills. She then went on to discuss specific dos and don’ts for networking. Along the way, she expanded on the prudent use of some of the tools outlined in my presentation. The central theme of Sonia’s presentation was … when networking, it is important that the relationships are reciprocal. If you only take, don’t expect to get much.

If you are looking for long or short-term contract or a formal contract, make a point of contacting Sonia.

Sonia Petkewich
Business Development Specialist
Phoenix Staff, Inc
6255 McLeod Drive, Suite 26
Las Vegas, NV 89120
702.566.3694 office
702.891.9754 fax
www.phoenixstaff.com

Sonia discusses professional networking techniques

Sonia discusses professional networking techniques