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	<title>Canadian Public Relations Society - Société canadienne des relations publiques</title>
	
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		<title>Job Posting / Offre d’emploi: Manager, Corporate and Public Affairs, Egg Farmers of Canada / Directeur(trice), Affaires publiques et corporatives, Les Producteurs d’œufs du Canada</title>
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		<dc:creator>Keelan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Manager, Corporate and Public Affairs, Egg Farmers of Canada
Scope:
Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) is looking for an energetic and experienced Manager for our Corporate and Public Affairs Unit. The individual will be responsible for ensuring excellence in all of the unit’s activities and products including those related to issues management, stakeholder relations, internal and external [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Manager, Corporate and Public Affairs, Egg Farmers of Canada</strong></p>
<p><strong>Scope:</strong></p>
<p>Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) is looking for an energetic and experienced Manager for our Corporate and Public Affairs Unit. The individual will be responsible for ensuring excellence in all of the unit’s activities and products including those related to issues management, stakeholder relations, internal and external communications, research, innovation, policy development and government relations.  The successful candidate will report directly to and advise the Chief Executive Officer; provide updates, presentations and recommendations to the Board of Directors, committees and member meetings and mentor three subject matter experts, an administrative assistant and several external consultants.  The position has become available due to the retirement of the incumbent.</p>
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<p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<p>Strategic Planning</p>
<ul>
<li>Consult with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including provincial egg organizations, to achieve consensus among leaders within the industry and identify issues that may impact our business units</li>
<li>As a member of a highly motivated management team, advise on, develop and execute strategies that respond proactively to these issues</li>
<li>You have demonstrated expertise in breaking down silos.</li>
</ul>
<p>People Management</p>
<ul>
<li>Lead a staff of specialists in the fields of research, communications and policy development</li>
<li>Direct projects with a team of legal, technical and government relations consultants</li>
<li>You have a track record achieving consensus on politically sensitive issues</li>
</ul>
<p>Operations Management</p>
<ul>
<li>Develop and execute communications and government relations plans.  Meet with government officials, prepare EFC leaders for meetings with politicians and interviews with media, conduct media and other communications training and participate in media interviews as required.</li>
<li>Develop EFC positions and responses to internal and external stakeholders</li>
<li>You are an expert in social and conventional mass media and have strong supervision, writing, editing and project management skills</li>
</ul>
<p>Other Activities</p>
<ul>
<li>Manage crisis communications and responses when required</li>
<li>Other duties to manage unforeseen operational requirements</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<p>A university or college education with concentration in journalism or public relations.  Six to eight years experience in a journalism, communications or public relations role.  Management experience. Bilingualism (English and French) is highly desirable while excellent English writing and oral skills are mandatory.  Experience in an agricultural setting is an asset.</p>
<p>EFC provides challenging opportunities and competitive rewards.  Send your resume and two samples of your work to <a href="mailto:careers@eggs.ca">careers@eggs.ca</a> or fax to (613) 238-1967 or mail to Egg Farmers of Canada, 21 Florence Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0W6.</p>
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<strong>Directeur(trice), Affaires publiques et corporatives, Les Producteurs d’œufs du Canada</strong></p>
<p><strong>Description :</strong></p>
<p>Les Producteurs d’œufs du Canada (POC) sont actuellement à la recherche d’une personne dynamique et d’expérience pour occuper le poste de directeur(trice) de leur service des affaires publiques et corporatives. Le(la) titulaire du poste sera responsable d’assurer l’excellence au niveau de toutes les activités et produits du service, y compris en rapport à la gestion des enjeux, les relations avec les intervenants, les communications internes et externes, la recherche, l’innovation, l’élaboration de politiques et les relations gouvernementales. Le(la) titulaire du poste relèvera directement et conseillera le chef de la direction, préparera des rapports, des présentations et des recommandations à des fins de présentation au Conseil d’administration, comités et assemblées des membres et dirigera le travail de trois spécialistes, d’une adjointe administrative et de plusieurs consultants externes. Le poste est devenu disponible suite à l’avis de retraite de la titulaire actuelle.</p>
<p><strong>Fonctions et responsabilités :</strong></p>
<p>Planification stratégique</p>
<ul>
<li>Consultation auprès d’une variété d’intervenants internes et externes, y compris les offices provinciaux de commercialisation des œufs, afin de susciter le consensus au sein des dirigeants de l’industrie et identifier les enjeux qui affectent nos services commerciaux.</li>
<li>À titre de membre d’une équipe de direction hautement motivée, offrir conseils et participer à l’élaboration et à l’exécution de stratégies qui répondent proactivement à ces enjeux.</li>
<li>Aptitude manifeste à surmonter et à éliminer les obstacles.</li>
</ul>
<p>Gestion du personnel</p>
<ul>
<li>Diriger un personnel spécialisé dans les secteurs de la recherche, des communications et de l’élaboration de politiques.</li>
<li>Diriger des projets en collaboration avec une équipe d’experts-conseils juridiques, techniques et de relations gouvernementales.</li>
<li>Aptitude manifeste à susciter le consensus sur les questions politiques sensibles.</li>
</ul>
<p>Gestion des opérations</p>
<ul>
<li>Élaborer et exécuter les plans de communication et de relations gouvernementales. Rencontrer les dirigeants du gouvernement, préparer les hauts dirigeants des POC aux réunions avec les politiciens et aux entrevues avec les médias, organisation et tenue de séances de formation médiatique et de communication et participer aux entrevues médiatiques lorsque nécessaire.</li>
<li>Élaborer les énoncés de position des POC et les réponses aux intervenants internes et externes.</li>
<li>Connaissance approfondie des médias de masse à la fois sociaux et conventionnels et solides aptitudes à la supervision, la rédaction, l’édition et la gestion de projets.</li>
</ul>
<p>Autres activités</p>
<ul>
<li>Au besoin, gérer les communications et les interventions en cas de crise.</li>
<li>Autres fonctions liées à la gestion de besoins opérationnels imprévus.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications :</strong></p>
<p>Une formation universitaire ou collégiale avec concentration en journalisme ou relations publiques. De six à huit années à un poste en journalisme, communication ou relations publiques. Expérience en gestion. Le bilinguisme (anglais et français) est un atout souhaitable bien que d’excellentes aptitudes à la communication orale et écrite en anglais sont obligatoires. L’expérience en milieu agricole est un atout.</p>
<p>Les POC offrent des occasions intéressantes et un programme concurrentiel d’avantages sociaux. Veuillez faire parvenir votre curriculum vitae et deux échantillons de vos travaux à  <a href="mailto:carrières@lesoeufs.ca">carrières@lesoeufs.ca</a>, par télécopieur au (613) 238-1967 ou par la poste à Les Producteurs d’œufs du Canada, 21, rue Florence,  Ottawa, ON, K2P 0W6.</p>
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		<title>MARCOM 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keelan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MARCOM Professional Development Annual Forum 2012Produced by CEPSM, MARCOM is the only forum of itskind providing niche education to public and not-for-profit sector marketersand communicators. MARCOM offers inspiring keynotes, roundtables, a tradeshow and networking over 2 days.
Dates:
Monday, May 14, 2012 (Optional Workshops)
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 (Forum Day 1)
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 (Forum Day 2)

Register online [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="_mcePaste">MARCOM Professional Development Annual Forum 2012Produced by CEPSM, MARCOM is the only forum of itskind providing niche education to public and not-for-profit sector marketersand communicators. MARCOM offers inspiring keynotes, roundtables, a tradeshow and networking over 2 days.</p>
<p><strong>Dates:<br />
</strong>Monday, May 14, 2012 (Optional Workshops)<br />
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 (Forum Day 1)<br />
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 (Forum Day 2)</p>
</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Register online at http://www.marcom.ca/index.php/registration-2012/</div>
<div><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
$50 Discount for CPRS Members</p>
<p></span></strong><strong>Information:</strong></p>
</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">clairemills@cepsm.ca</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">613-731-9851 ext 20</p>
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<div>====================</div>
<div><strong></p>
<p></strong><strong>Forum annuel de perfectionnement professionnel MARCOM 2012</strong></p>
</div>
<div>
<p>Une production du CEMG, MARCOM est le seulforum éducatif spécialisé en son genre s’adressant aux responsables dumarketing et des communications des secteurs public et à but non lucratif. MARCOM vous propose pendant deux jours des conférenciers de marque, des tablesrondes, un salon professionnel et des possibilités de réseautage fortstimulants.</p>
</div>
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<p></strong><strong>Dates :</strong></p>
</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Le lundi 14 mai 2012 (ateliersfacultatifs)</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Le mardi 15 mai 2012 (Forum, jour 1)</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Le mercredi 16 mai  2012 (Forum, jour 2)</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Inscription en ligne: http://www.marcom.ca/index.php/registration-2012/</div>
<div><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></p>
<p></span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Rabais de 50 $ pour les membres de la SCRP</span></strong></p>
</div>
<div>
<p><strong>Renseignements :</strong></p>
</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">clairemills@cepsm.ca</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">613-731-9851, poste 20</div>
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		<title>Early Bird Deadline for CPRS National Conference is on Friday, April 13th</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:09:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2012 CPRS National Conference is taking place in Victoria, British Columbia from June 1oth to 12th.
The Early Bird Registration Deadline, which saves $200, is on Friday, April 13th.
Here is the registration link: http://victoria2012.cprs.ca/registration.aspx
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a href="http://victoria2012.cprs.ca" target="_blank">2012 CPRS National Conference</a> is taking place in Victoria, British Columbia from June 1oth to 12th.</p>
<p>The Early Bird Registration Deadline, which saves $200, is on Friday, April 13th.</p>
<p>Here is the registration link: <a href="http://victoria2012.cprs.ca/registration.aspx">http://victoria2012.cprs.ca/registration.aspx</a></p>
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		<title>IABC Ottawa Excel Awards – Deadline April 13</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:45:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keelan</dc:creator>
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CPRS members can apply for awards and register for the awards gala at IABC Member rates. Here are all the details for this year’s awards:
The Awards
IABC Ottawa&#8217;s Excel Awards are the premier recognition program for communications, marketing and creative design professionals in the National Capital Region.
The Guide
The 2012 Call for Entries has everything you need [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><a href="http://www.cprsottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/header-excel-2012.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2019" title="header-excel-2012" src="http://www.cprsottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/header-excel-2012.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="167" /></a></h2>
<p>CPRS members can apply for awards and register for the awards gala at IABC Member rates. Here are all the details for this year’s awards:</p>
<h2>The Awards</h2>
<p>IABC Ottawa&#8217;s Excel Awards are the premier recognition program for communications, marketing and creative design professionals in the National Capital Region.</p>
<h2>The Guide</h2>
<p>The 2012 Call for Entries has everything you need to participate in this award season, including a detailed breakdown of the divisions and categories, entry preparation steps, insight into the judging and evaluation, and answers for your essential questions. <a href="http://ottawa.iabc.com/awards/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IABC-Ottawa-2012-Call-for-Entries.pdf">Download now</a>. Submissions will be accepted until Monday, April 16.</p>
<h2>The Big Deal</h2>
<p>We’re recognizing an Ottawa-based professional, a leader within the communications and non-communications community alike who shows, promotes and inspires excellence in the field of communications. We invite you to nominate an individual for our Communicator of the Year Award. Complete an easy <a href="http://ottawa.iabc.com/awards/entry-form/2012-communicator-of-the-year-nomination-form/">online nomination form</a> today!</p>
<h2>The Gala</h2>
<p>Celebrate in style with us on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at The Westin Ottawa. Tickets on sale soon.</p>
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		<title>Job Posting: Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Canadian Cardiovascular Society</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:51:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keelan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) is a not-for-profit professional association and Canada’s national voice for cardiovascular physicians and scientists. For more information visit www.ccs.ca.
Position Profile
You are an enthusiastic, creative, and organized individual with excellent writing skills. As a team player, you have the knowledge and skills to execute strategic communications and marketing initiatives to help [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) is a not-for-profit professional association and Canada’s national voice for cardiovascular physicians and scientists. For more information visit www.ccs.ca.</p>
<p><strong>Position Profile</strong></p>
<p>You are an enthusiastic, creative, and organized individual with excellent writing skills. As a team player, you have the knowledge and skills to execute strategic communications and marketing initiatives to help the CCS reach its objectives. You have the ability to produce engaging print and electronic materials as well as update the corporate website.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Assist in the development and implementation of corporate communications and marketing programs.</li>
<li>Design and produce all internal and external communication products.</li>
<li>Research, write, edit   content for letters, newsletters, invitations, annual report, brochures and other corporate materials.</li>
<li>Organize the CCS booth at the annual Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.</li>
<li>Coordinate marketing and communications projects including relationships with contractors and suppliers.</li>
<li>Collecting and posting all content updates from staff to implement changes to the CCS website.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Skills and Abilities</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Software knowledge:  MS Office, Dreamweaver (website updates), InDesign.</li>
<li>Skill and proficiency in desktop publishing and web-based technology practices including Social Media and website content management experience</li>
<li>Must be an excellent communicator and possess superb verbal, writing and editing skills</li>
<li>Working knowledge of brand building and brand management</li>
<li>Knowledge of graphic design skills and an eye for aesthetics in presentation materials</li>
<li>Solid understanding of marketing principles</li>
<li>Knowledge and experience in media relations</li>
<li>Ability to work autonomously and independently with confidence, energy, and creativity</li>
<li>Ability to remain calm, alert and high functioning under stressful situations</li>
<li>Languages:  bilingual preferred</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Education and Experience:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Degree/diploma in communications, marketing, public relations or a related field.</li>
<li>2-4 years work experience in a communication coordinator capacity.</li>
<li>Previous experience working in an association and with volunteers are important assets.<strong> </strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Reporting Structure: </strong></p>
<p>The marketing and Communications Coordinator reports to the Director of External Relations.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Salary and Travel:</strong></p>
<p>CCS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. This position requires up to seven days of travel per year.</p>
<p><strong>Start Date: </strong>The position will start in April 2012.</p>
<p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p>
<p>If you are interested and qualified, we invite you to send your resumé. Please email your resumé, cover letter and salary expectations with &#8220;Marketing and Communications Coordinator&#8221; in the subject line to lee@ccs.ca by March 18, 2012.</p>
<p>While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Job Contact Information</span></p>
<p>Andrea Lee<br />
Manager, Finance and Administration<br />
Canadian Cardiovascular Society<br />
222-1403 Queen Street<br />
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V9<br />
Email: <a href="mailto:lee@ccs.ca">lee@ccs.ca<br />
<a href="http://www.ccs.ca/">www.ccs.ca</a></a></p>
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		<title>Is your .CA web site having a positive impact? Get recognized!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Does your .CA change the world around you? Enter the 2012 .CA Impact Awards and take your place in Canada&#8217;s digital history. 
The 2012 .CA Impact Awards are now open for entries.
Winners will receive $5,000 and promotional visibility in .CA communications. That would go a long way to helping a good cause!
We are looking for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Does your .CA change the world around you? Enter the 2012 .CA Impact Awards and take your place in Canada&#8217;s digital history. </strong></p>
<p>The 2012 <a href="http://www.impactawards.ca" target="_blank">.CA Impact Awards</a> are now open for entries.</p>
<p><strong>Winners will receive $5,000 </strong><strong>and promotional visibility in .CA communications. That would go a long way to helping a good cause!</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for people who use their .CA websites to make a positive difference. Impact can be social, cultural, political, technological or economic.</p>
<p>There are four categories you can enter:</p>
<ul>
<li>Public      Sector and Not-for-Profit</li>
<li>eLearning</li>
<li>Small      Business</li>
<li>Applications,      including gaming and mobile</li>
</ul>
<p>Visit our <a href="http://www.impactawards.ca" target="_blank">website</a> to enter today.</p>
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		<title>Votre .CA a-t-il un impact positif? Récoltez les honneurs!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Est-ce que votre .CA change le monde qui vous entoure? Participez aux Prix Impact .CA 2012 et passez à l&#8217;histoire numérique canadienne.
Les inscriptions aux Prix Impact .CA 2012 sont maintenant ouvertes.
Les gagnants recevront 5 000 $ et profiteront d&#8217;une couverture promotionnelle dans les communications .CA. Voilà qui contribuerait beaucoup à une bonne cause!
Nous sommes à la recherche [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Est-ce que votre .CA change le monde qui vous entoure? Participez aux </strong><strong><a href="http://www.priximpact.ca" target="_blank">Prix Impact .CA</a></strong><strong> 2012 et passez à l&#8217;histoire numérique canadienne.</strong></p>
<p>Les inscriptions aux Prix Impact .CA 2012 sont maintenant ouvertes.</p>
<p><strong>Les gagnants recevront 5 000 $</strong><strong> et profiteront d&#8217;une couverture promotionnelle dans les communications .CA. Voilà qui contribuerait beaucoup à une bonne cause!</strong><strong></strong></p>
<p>Nous sommes à la recherche de personnes qui mettent à profit leur site Web .CA pour faire une différence positive. L&#8217;impact peut être de nature sociale, culturelle, politique, technologique ou économique.</p>
<p>Il existe quatre catégories dans lesquelles vous pouvez vous inscrire :</p>
<ul>
<li>Secteur public et organisme à but non lucratif</li>
<li>Apprentissage en ligne</li>
<li>Petite entreprise</li>
<li>Applications (y compris les jeux et les applications mobiles)</li>
</ul>
<p>Inscrivez-vous <a href="http://www.priximpact.ca" target="_blank">en ligne</a> dès aujourd&#8217;hui.</p>
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		<title>What can social media do for your Organization</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:43:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following information on what social media can do for your Organization is provided by CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau sponsor the .CA domain, which is managed by CIRA. The information is also available in English and French on CIRA&#8217;s website at http://cira.ca/my-ca/website-101/social-media/ and http://cira.ca/mon-ca/site-web-101/medias-sociaux/. The French version of this post is below.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The following information on what social media can do for your Organization is provided by CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau sponsor the .CA domain, which is managed by <a href="http://www.cira.ca" target="_blank">CIRA</a>. The information is also available in English and French on CIRA&#8217;s website at <a href="http://cira.ca/my-ca/website-101/social-media/">http://cira.ca/my-ca/website-101/social-media/</a> and <a href="http://cira.ca/mon-ca/site-web-101/medias-sociaux/">http://cira.ca/mon-ca/site-web-101/medias-sociaux/</a>. The French version of this post is below.</p>
<p>Now that you&#8217;ve got a domain name and have decided to have a presence on the Internet, you might want to consider using <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media" target="_blank">social media</a>.</p>
<p>Regardless of the size of your business or organization, social media could help you reach your goals. The use of sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube by Canadians is increasing rapidly.</p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: normal;">The fact is, many of your customers or stakeholders are already using social media. If you aren&#8217;t, you might be missing out on a huge opportunity.</span></h3>
<h2>Social Media: How do I get Started?</h2>
<p><strong>1. Define your goal. Answer these questions:</strong></p>
<p>What do you want to get out of social media? How will social media benefit your customers?</p>
<p>Are you going to use social media for customer service? Marketing? To raise awareness of your organization or product?</p>
<p>If you are a not-for-profit, are you going to use it to increase membership? Fundraising? To establish yourself as a thought leader?</p>
<p>By knowing what you want to accomplish using social media, it will make it a lot easier to decide what tools you want to use and how much time and money you will have to invest to achieve that goal.</p>
<p><strong>2. Decide who is responsible for social media in your organization. Is social media the responsibility of the communications or marketing department? Is it a function for management?</strong></p>
<p>Do not mistake social media users with social media managers. Just because someone uses Twitter or Facebook, that does not mean you want this person representing your organization. It is important to consider the person who runs your social media as a spokesperson &#8211; they will become the voice of your organization.</p>
<p>If your organization does have employees using social media, as organizational spokespersons or for personal use, you might want to consider developing guidelines for participating in social media.</p>
<p><strong>3. Listen, then listen some more.</strong></p>
<p>By spending some time upfront listening and observing what is being talked about and how it is being talked about, you can accomplish a couple of things:</p>
<ul>
<li>Identify which social media tools your customers are using, and therefore where to concentrate your efforts.</li>
<li>Identify the key influencers who talk about your brand or industry. This may be helpful if you decide to engage influencers to help you spread your message.</li>
<li>Learn the language and protocols of the various tools.</li>
</ul>
<p>There are plenty of tools [--link to tools section--) available, free or for a fee, that can help you listen.</p>
<p><strong>4. Develop a plan and make sure your objectives for social media link with your overall organizational/communications/marketing goals.</strong></p>
<p>There's no point to using any tool if you don't have a reason to use it. Each tool has its particular function and appeals to a different user. By developing a plan, you will define how, why, when, and what tools will be used, and who will use them. You will know what you want to accomplish with social media, and also when you've accomplished it.</p>
<p>There are many agencies that will help you develop a strategy, and there are templates that you can find online.</p>
<p><strong>A few important points:</strong></p>
<p>Just because a tool exists does not mean you have to use it. By spending some time in the beginning listening, you can find out where your customers are. More importantly, not every tool is right for every person or every business; find what you are comfortable using.</p>
<p>Social media isn't an end, it is a means. Content still means something. You have to have something to talk about, or people won't listen to you.</p>
<p>Most importantly, social media is a commitment. Once you decide to start using it, you need to make sure you have the resources to do so for the long term.</p>
<h2>Social Media Tools</h2>
<p><strong>These are the social media tools CIRA uses:</strong></p>
<p><strong>WordPress:</strong> An easy to use blog tool and publishing platform. CIRA's blog <a href="http://cirablog.ca/" target="_blank">Public Domain</a> is a Wordpress-based blog.</p>
<p><strong>Twitter</strong>: A microblogging platform. Messages are limited to 140 characters. Twitter is useful for disseminating headlines, engagement with customers and supporters, gaining competitor insight, personalizing your organization, and customer service. There are a few Twitter accounts associated with CIRA, including <a href="http://twitter.com/cira001" target="_blank">@CIRA001</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/ciranews">@CIRANews</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/mebuel">@mebuell</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Facebook:</strong> A very popular social networking tool. Facebook groups are useful for sharing information, engagement with customers and supporters, personalizing your organization, and customer service. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cira.ca" target="_blank">CIRA's Facebook page</a>.</p>
<p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> A social networking tool primarily used by professionals. It can be very useful for  sharing information, engagement with customers and supporters and recruiting. CIRA's LinkedIn group is available <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/CIRA-Canadian-Internet-Registration-Authority-2456714?mostPopular=&amp;gid=2456714" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>SlideShare:</strong> A social networking site that allows users to share slide-based presentations. SlideShare is useful for organizations who wish to be established as thought leaders by sharing presentations/decks on key issues. CIRA's SlideShare account is available <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/CIRANews" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Scribd:</strong> Described as a social publishing site, Scribd allows users to upload and share documents. Scribd is useful for organizations who wish to be established as thought leaders by sharing reports and research papers on key issues. CIRA's Scribd account is available <a href="http://www.scribd.com/CIRANews" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>YouTube:</strong> A social networking service that allows users to upload and share videos. YouTube is a great tool for sharing information, customer service and video blogging. CIRA has a YouTube <a href="http://youtube.com/ciranews" target="_blank">account</a>.</p>
<h2>Social Media Listening Tools</h2>
<p><strong>There are many tools to help you 'listen' to conversations on social media, some free and some not. CIRA also uses the following listening tools:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.google.com/alert" target="_blank">Google Alerts</a>: A free service offered by Google, Google Alerts tracks news sites, websites, blogs, microblogs, image sharing sites, and video sharing sites.</p>
<p><a href="http://search.twitter.com/" target="_blank">Twitter Search</a>: A free and easy to use service from Twitter that allows you to search tweets on a particular topic.</p>
<p><a href="http://radian6.com/" target="_blank">Radian6</a>: A powerful social media listening tool available for a monthly fee.</p>
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<h2>En quoi les médias sociaux peuvent-ils être utiles pour mon organisation?</h2>
<p>Maintenant que vous êtes titulaire d’un nom de domaine et que vous avez choisi d’être présent sur Internet, l’heure de recourir aux <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media" target="_blank">médias sociaux</a> a peut-être sonné .</p>
<p>Peu importe l’envergure de votre entreprise ou de votre organisme, les médias sociaux pourraient se révéler des alliés pour l’atteinte de vos objectifs. La présence des Canadiennes et des Canadiens sur Facebook, Twitter et YouTube croît à bon rythme.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: normal;">De fait, plusieurs de vos clients et d’autres personnes qui gravitent dans votre entourage utilisent déjà les médias sociaux. Si ce n’est pas votre cas, d’excellentes occasions pourraient vous glisser entre les doigts.</span></p>
<h2>Médias sociaux : Par où commencer?</h2>
<p><strong>1. Définissez vos objectifs. Répondez à ces questions :</strong></p>
<p>What do you want to get out of social media? How will social media benefit your customers?</p>
<p>Que souhaitez-vous retirer des médias sociaux? Qu’apportera à vos clients votre présence dans les médias sociaux?</p>
<p>Y ferez-vous appel pour assurer le service à la clientèle? Y mènerez-vous des activités de marketing? Comptez-vous sur ceux-ci pour augmenter la notoriété de votre organisation ou de votre produit?</p>
<p>Si vous représentez un organisme sans but lucratif, y aurez-vous recours pour augmenter le nombre de ses membres? Les médias sociaux deviendront-ils une source de financement? Les utiliserez-vous pour vous imposer comme maître à penser?</p>
<p>En déterminant les objectifs que vous poursuivez par ce moyen, il deviendra beaucoup plus facile de choisir vos outils et d’établir combien de temps et d’argent vous devrez investir pour les atteindre.</p>
<p><strong>2. Désignez une personne responsable des médias sociaux. Les activités dans les médias sociaux relèvent-elles du service du marketing ou des communications? S’agit-il d’une tâche pour la direction?</strong></p>
<p>Dans ce contexte, gardez-vous de confondre utilisateurs et gestionnaires. Qu’une personne soit active sur Twitter ou Facebook ne signifie pas qu’elle soit apte à y représenter votre organisation. La personne qui dirige vos activités dans les médias sociaux devient votre porte-parole, soit la voix de votre organisation. C’est pourquoi il importe tant de bien la choisir.</p>
<p>Si des membres de votre équipe les fréquentent, que ce soit comme porte-parole organisationnels ou à titre personnel, il sera judicieux d’établir des lignes directrices pour encadrer ces activités.</p>
<p><strong>3. Tendez l‘oreille encore et encore.</strong></p>
<p>Consacrer du temps à écouter ce dont les gens discutent et à observer la façon dont ils le font, vous placera sur<br />
la bonne voie pour :</p>
<ul>
<li>Déterminer quels sont les médias sociaux utilisés par vos clients et par ricochet, savoir où concentrer vos efforts.</li>
<li>Découvrir quels sont les influenceurs de premier plan qui s’expriment au sujet de votre marque ou de votre secteur d’activité. Il s’agit d’une information précieuse si vous envisagez d'y avoir recours pour propager votre message.</li>
<li>Apprenez le langage et les protocoles des divers outils.</li>
</ul>
<p>Il existe une profusion d’outils [--link to tools--], gratuits ou payants, pouvant vous aider à bien écouter.</p>
<p><strong>4. Élaborez un plan et veillez à ce que vos buts en matière de médias sociaux soient alignés sur vos objectifs de communication et de marketing tout comme sur vos objectifs organisationnels.</strong></p>
<p>Rien ne sert d’utiliser un outil si vous n’avez aucun motif de le faire. Chaque outil a sa propre vocation et attire des utilisateurs particuliers. En élaborant un plan, vous définirez ceux qui seront utilisés, ainsi que comment, pourquoi, quand et par qui ils le seront. Vous connaîtrez ainsi les objectifs de votre présence dans les médias sociaux et vous saurez quand ils seront atteints.</p>
<p>Plusieurs agences sont en mesure de vous aider à concevoir une stratégie, et des modèles sont offerts en ligne.</p>
<p><strong>Quelques points à retenir :</strong></p>
<p>L’existence d’un outil ne signifie pas que vous devez l’utiliser. Au départ, en prenant le temps de prêter l’oreille, vous découvrirez où se trouvent vos clients. Mais ce qui importe encore davantage, c’est qu’il existe un outil approprié pour chaque personne et pour chaque entreprise. Alors, à vous de découvrir celui qui vous convient.</p>
<p>Les médias sociaux sont un moyen et non une fin en soi. Il n’en reste pas moins que le contenu a son importance. Assurez-vous d’avoir quelque chose à dire, sans quoi les gens ne vous écouteront pas.</p>
<p>Fait encore plus important : la participation aux médias sociaux constitue un engagement. Le jour où vous décidez d’aller de l’avant, songez que vous devrez disposer des ressources pour vous en occuper, et ce, à long terme.</p>
<h2>Médias sociaux</h2>
<p>Voici les médias sociaux où l’ACEI assure sa présence :</p>
<p><strong>WordPress:</strong> Il tient lieu de plateforme de publication et de blogue conviviaux. Le blogue de l’ACEI, <a href="http://cirablog.ca/" target="_blank">Public Domain</a> est fondé sur WordPress.</p>
<p><strong>Twitter</strong>: Il s’agit d’une plateforme de microblogage. Les messages qu’on y échange ne peuvent comporter plus de 140 caractères. Twitter est utile pour disséminer les manchettes, maintenir le contact avec des clients et des sympathisants, obtenir de l’information sur vos concurrents, personnaliser votre organisation et assurer le service à la clientèle. L’ACEI est titulaire de quelques comptes Twitter, dont <a href="http://twitter.com/cira001" target="_blank">@CIRA001</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/ciranews">@CIRANews</a> et<a href="http://twitter.com/mebuel">@mebuell</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Facebook:</strong> C’est un outil de réseautage social qui fait fureur. Les groupes Facebook sont pratiques pour partager de l’information, créer des liens avec des clients et des sympathisants, personnaliser votre organisation et assurer le service à la clientèle. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cira.ca" target="_blank">Page Facebook de l’ACEI</a>.</p>
<p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> Pour la plupart, ce sont des professionnels qui utilisent cet outil de réseautage social. Il peut se révéler précieux pour partager de l’information, rester en communication avec sa clientèle et ses sympathisants tout comme recruter. Le groupe LinkedIn de l’ACEI est accessible <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/CIRA-Canadian-Internet-Registration-Authority-2456714?mostPopular=&amp;gid=2456714" target="_blank">ici</a>.</p>
<p><strong>SlideShare:</strong> Il s’agit d’un site de réseautage social permettant aux utilisateurs de partager de l’information présentée sur des diapositives. SlideShare est utile pour les organisations qui souhaitent se tailler une place à titre de maîtres à penser en présentant des diaporamas sur des enjeux déterminants. Le compte SlideShare de l’ACEI est consultable <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/CIRANews" target="_blank">ici</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Scribd:</strong> Décrit comme un site de publication communautaire, Scribd permet à ses utilisateurs de télécharger et de partager des documents. Scribd est utile pour les organisations désirant faire office de maîtres à penser en présentant des textes sur des enjeux déterminants. Le compte Scribd de l’ACEI est consultable <a href="http://www.scribd.com/CIRANews" target="_blank">ici</a>.</p>
<p><strong>YouTube:</strong> C’est un service de réseautage social qui permet à ses utilisateurs de télécharger et de partager des vidéos. Il est génial pour échanger de l’information, assurer le service à la clientèle et s’adonner au blogage vidéo. L’ACEI est titulaire d’un <a href="http://youtube.com/ciranews" target="_blank">compte YouTube</a>.</p>
<h2>Outils de veille des médias sociaux</h2>
<p>Il existe plusieurs outils, dont certains sont gratuits, vous aidant à « écouter » les conversations qui ont cours dans les médias sociaux. L’ACEI fait aussi appel aux outils de veille suivants :</p>
<p><a href="http://www.google.com/alert" target="_blank">Google Alerts</a>: Un service gratuit offert par Google, Google Alerts assure le suivi des lancements de sites, des sites Web, des blogues, des microblogues ainsi que des sites de partage d’images et de vidéos qui traitent des questions qui vous intéressent.</p>
<p><a href="http://search.twitter.com/" target="_blank">Twitter Search</a>: Il s’agit d’un service convivial et gratuit offert par Twitter. Il vous permet de rechercher les microbillets publiés sur un sujet particulier.</p>
<p><a href="http://radian6.com/" target="_blank">Radian6</a>: Il s’agit d’un puissant outil de veille des médias sociaux offert en échange de mensualités.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
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CIRA will be closing the online forum for the 2012 CIF on February 12, 2012 to prepare for the CIF national event. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has been hosting the second Canadian Internet Forum (CIF), a national forum for dialogue on the development, deployment and governance of the Internet in Canada since November 2011.</p>
<p>CIRA will be closing the online forum for the 2012 CIF on February 12, 2012 to prepare for the CIF national event. This means that you only have four days left to have your voice heard about the Internet in Canada!</p>
<p>We want to hear from you. Please visit <a title="CIRA Canadian Internet Forum" href="http://cif.cira.ca/" target="_blank">http://cif.cira.ca</a> and comment on one of our topics or start your own topic for discussion. Are you interested in security? Cost and speed of broadband? Digital literacy? The sovereignty of the Canadian Internet? Let us know today at <a title="CIRA Canadian Internet Forum" href="http://cif.cira.ca/" target="_blank">http://cif.cira.ca</a>.</p>
<p>This is the second year CIRA hosts a national dialogue on the development of the Internet with the CIF. The 2011 CIF was the first opportunity of its kind for Canadians to have a say on how they would like to see the Internet develop.</p>
<p>On February 27, the results of the online discussion forum will be presented at a national event in Ottawa. The event will also be webcast. We are very excited that star of CBC’s The Dragons’ Den Robert Hejavec will be delivering the keynote presentation at the CIF event. A panel that draws from a diverse section of the Internet community will also be part of the event. Panellists include Micahel Geist (University of Ottawa), Steve Anderson (Open Media), Bill Graham (Internet Society), Bertrand de la Chapelle (OpenWSIS Initiative), and Frédérick Gaudreau (Sûreté du Québec).</p>
<p>Registration for the CIF national event is free and open to all Canadians. More information is available at <a href=" http://www.regonline.ca/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventId=1049659" target="_blank"> http://www.regonline.ca/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventId=1049659</a>.</p>
<p>The result of the 2012 CIF will be a white paper for presentation to the international Internet Governance Forum (IGF), a United Nations entity where nations, the private sector and non-governmental organizations convene to discuss Internet-related issues.</p>
<p>If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at <a title="Email Mark Buell" href="mailto:mark.buell@cira.ca">mark.buell@cira.ca</a>.</p>
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The future of Communications and Growing Influence of media
When two worlds collide…
Communicators and journalists tell stories, exchange information and connect with audiences. On one hand, journalists, reporters, publishers, editors and producers are (and have to be) critical of the information they receive in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau members can attend this IABC Ottawa event at the member rate&#8230;</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://ottawa.iabc.com/the-future-of-communications-and-growing-influence-of-media/" target="_blank">The future of Communications and Growing Influence of media</a></strong></p>
<p>When two worlds collide…</p>
<p>Communicators and journalists tell stories, exchange information and connect with audiences. On one hand, journalists, reporters, publishers, editors and producers are (and have to be) critical of the information they receive in order to do their job well. Communicators on the other hand, must understand the opportunities and limitations to engaging in the journalistic process of story creation.</p>
<p>Furthermore, the communications landscape has changed; all companies need to become publishers and content creation and curation is the marketing of the future. No one understands this better than journalists.</p>
<p>Whether you’re working with the media, or work for a company engaged in ‘brand journalism’, this panel is for you. Join past and present broadcast and print media professionals for an engaged conversation about their experiences, advice and insight between the two worlds of communications and journalism.</p>
<p>Our panelists for the evening are:</p>
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<li>Paul      Brent, former CTV Ottawa technology specialist and Tech Now      Reporter/Producer and currently Senior Communications Strategist for <a href="http://market2world.com/"><strong>market2world communications inc.</strong></a></li>
<li>Janet      Eastman, former host and producer of the only independent Canadian      Business Television program: Ottawa Citizen Business TV and currently      Director of Media and Communications for<a href="http://www.drive-2.com/html/index.cfm"><strong>drive2 Inc</strong></a>.</li>
<li>Sandra      Blaikie, former anchor of ‘A News at Six with Sandra Blaikie’ and      currently an independent consultant for her own company <a href="http://www.sandrablaikie.com/"><strong>Sandra Blaikie Consulting Inc</strong></a>.</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://ottawa.iabc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IABC-Ottawa-media-panel-Feb-15-speaker-bios1.pdf" target="_blank">View the speakers’ bios</a></p>
<p><strong>When: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Where: Maxwell’s Bistro &amp; Pub, 340 Elgin Street (upstairs)</strong></p>
<p>Early Bird Registration (no later than midnight on Sunday, February 12, 2012):<strong><br />
$40 – members │$25 – students │$50 – non-members</strong></p>
<p>Late and on-site registration, add $10.</p>
<p><a href="http://ottawa.iabc.com/the-future-of-communications-and-growing-influence-of-media/" target="_blank"><strong>REGISTER HERE</strong></a></p>
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