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    <abstract>With new distribution platforms for digital/television content emerging, TV professionals have now more opportunities to sell their content than ever before &amp;ndash; but they need to know how much it's worth and develop an effective strategy for the management of their IP.</abstract>
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    <content>&lt;p&gt;This event is ideal for TV and creative media professionals (mobile, games, film, web, design and/or music) who would like to learn how to exploit IP and monetise content across different platforms. During the workshop, you will have the unique opportunity to work with legal experts on an IP management strategy for your project and to identify possible income streams you never knew where possible. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Speakers include: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Amy Chandler&lt;/b&gt;, solictor in the IP, IT and E-Commerce divisions at Pannone LLP. Amy advises on all non-contentious IP-related matters, particularly within the film, TV and media sectors. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Andrew Sparrow&lt;/b&gt;, who is acknowledged by the Department of Trade and Industry as being one of the top 100 individuals who have contributed to the development of the internet in the last 10 years. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Where: Manchester Digital Development Agency, Lower Ground Floor, 117-119 Portland Street, Manchester , M1 6ED. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When: 17th February 2010, at 09:30. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Important booking information&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Interested members can book this event at a discounted price via the Own-it website or apply for a bursary to cover the event entrance fee via Media-Sauce. For further details please visit: &lt;a href="http://www.own-it.org/north/events/how-to-sell-your-multi-platform-content-globally"&gt;http://www.own-it.org/north/events/how-to-sell-your-multi-platform-content-globally&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This workshop is organised by Own-it in partnership with Media Sauce and supported by Skillset.&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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    <title>How to sell your multi-platform content globally &#8211; Uncover the cash you never knew you had!</title>
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    <abstract>The seminar is focusing on developing a long-term business relationship with your audience; empowering your customers with the tools to engage with your brand and their industry peers, to create a vibrant online community; improving what you know about your market which means you can deliver better targeted campaigns; and generating revenue by developing a business model around your community. </abstract>
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    <title>Social networking: Effective marketing through online business communities</title>
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    <abstract>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&amp;ldquo;A compelling workshop that generates a positive impact on individual and organisational performance&amp;rdquo;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In today&amp;rsquo;s turbulent and highly competitive business environments market dominance and organisational sustainability can only be achieved by mastering the capability of Right for Market (R4M). The challenge of R4M is to continually introduce sought-after products and services at the right time and price into appropriate markets, supported by suitable supply chains. It demands the product portfolio be maintained with products and services updated, optimised, and retired as necessary. All this is to be achieved without negatively impacting ecological or social systems! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;lsquo;Entrepreneurship&amp;rsquo; drives attractive business opportunities, and &amp;lsquo;innovation&amp;rsquo; delivers the relevant practical solutions. These two organisational competencies underpin R4M capability. So if your organisation is having trouble living up to its R4M potential it is likely that you haven&amp;rsquo;t yet got these competencies right. This workshop offers the chance to significantly change things for the better!&lt;/p&gt;</abstract>
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    <abstract>Social Media World Forum is now firmly established as Europe's leading social media event. With 5 supporting conference streams, over 300 speakers, free to attend workshops and exhibitions, the show is a must attend on the social media calendar.</abstract>
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    <abstract>Mobile Social Media examines the latest in social media apps for mobile, what leading mobile social networks are planning, and how marketers gain a voice in the conversations taking place on mobile social networks. </abstract>
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    <abstract>Enterprise social media provides the ideal platform for employees to communicate, share information, and discuss the real issues effecting their businesses.</abstract>
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    <abstract>How you measure the effectiveness of marketing has never been such a contentious issue. Companies must scrutinise all spend and, though most FD's believe in the power of marketing, your budget is at risk of being cut.</abstract>
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    <content>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NB: This course takes place over two evenings, 6.30-8.30pm; 5th May + 12th May&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So, you&amp;rsquo;re going it alone as a consultant in the digital industry. Good for you! You have a few clients, or some prospects, you know your trade and you&amp;rsquo;ve got great skills. But how about the business side of things? Do you know whether you want to set up as a limited company &amp;ndash; whether it could save you money and what the other financial implications are? How about expenses, and knowing what you&amp;rsquo;re reasonably allowed to claim for and what might be a bit too cheeky? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you need to know what documents you need to keep for bookkeeping or what to look for in choosing an accountant, this course will give you all the practical knowledge you need to establish your own digital consultancy to make sure you&amp;rsquo;re able to concentrate on doing what you do best, and not worrying about which tax forms you need.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The course will cover:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;middot; Ltd company or sole trader? The tax explanations of each, the benefits and costs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;middot; Getting organised &amp;ndash; what to do, when and for who.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;middot; Book-keeping requirements and systems explained in detail.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;middot; What to get from your tax advisor, book-keeper and accountant; ways to ensure you get the best service for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;middot; Dealing with the authorities &amp;ndash; practical guide to tax forms, paper and all that stuff we all love to hate &amp;ndash; setting up, VAT returns and PAYE (including software reviews).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This course is a perfect introduction to setting up your new business, or formalising the freelance work you&amp;rsquo;ve already been doing. It feeds perfectly into our upcoming half-day session: &amp;lsquo;Step it Up: get your business out of a recession &amp;amp; win new business in 10 days&amp;rsquo;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;About the Trainer&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;Colin Davison, is an experienced chartered accountant and a partner at Cranleys. Colin began his ambition to become an accountant way back when he was just 13. Running a number of small businesses of his own from school age, he began work at Grant Thornton and continued to work with them whilst studying at college. In 1997 and as a Chartered Accountant finalist Colin ventured into a number of companies of varying sizes, from dot coms to IBM. His main focus was serving larger businesses and offering support as a commercial director for a number of smaller businesses. Cranleys Consulting Limited was formed in 1998 and Colin continued to assist many small companies in their business plans, personal taxes as well as corporate finances. Colin has worked closely with IT companies, supporting them through recession period of 2000 and supporting property businesses in 2008 during the period of the credit crunch. Being a property investor, consultant and contractor, Colin specialises in looking after professional services and property investors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Security Error.&lt;/strong&gt; Some browsers warn of a security error when you make your payment. It is the message from the secure payment site back to this site as to whether you have paid which creates the error. It is not sending any confidential information.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please wait for more details on booking.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;There is no discount price for this event - it is already being produced at cost only.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</content>
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