These sessions are designed to offer practical insights and actions for you to increase your confidence and use of LinkedIn. Attendees will receive a copy of the training materials, and a recording will be available for 3 months after each session. You are welcome to pick one session, or attend all three – we guarantee there’s something for everyone, whether you are running your own business, or working within a larger organisation.
So, you have a great looking LinkedIn profile that people are discovering and viewing, now what?
It’s time to stay visible, share information that positions you as the go-to-person, the thought leader, the expert in your field.
How do we do this? With content, comments and messaging.
Attend this session to learn online networking best practices and how to create different types of content on LinkedIn, including posts, newsletters and how to use the events feature.
In this session, you will learn how to build your network by making new connections and nurturing existing ones.
You will learn about the different types of content on LinkedIn, how to share content from others and how to create your own posts.
You will also learn how to use your personal LinkedIn dashboard to understand the impact of your activity.
1. Tues 2nd July: Optimising your personal profile on LinkedIn
3. Weds 17th July: Managing your company’s presence on LinkedIn
Luan Wise is a chartered marketer and fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM) with over 20 years’ experience in agency, client-side and consultancy roles working across sectors including b2b and b2c professional services, higher education, manufacturing, learning & development and more.
A specialist in social media, Luan has trained thousands of business professionals across the world via open social media training courses and in-house programmes. She is a course instructor for LinkedIn Learning and an accredited lead trainer for Facebook and Instagram.
Luan is author of the award-winning book ‘Relax! It’s Only Social Media’ (published 2016), best-selling book, ‘Planning for Success: A practical guide to setting and achieving your social media marketing goals’ (published 2023) and ‘Using Social Media for Work: How to maintain professional etiquette online’ (published 2023). ‘Smart Social Media: How to grow your business with social media marketing’ will be published by Bloomsbury, September 2024.
For further information about Luan, visit www.luanwise.co.uk or social media profiles:
linkedin.com/in/luanwise | twitter.com/luanwise | instagram.com/luanwise |
facebook.com/luanwise | tiktok.com/@luanwise
> BCI member tickets are £30+VAT per session.
> Non-member tickets are £45+VAT per session.
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Spring is in the air, and so is inspiration! YGWYG 15 is here, ready to spark new ideas and bring Bristol’s creative tech community together.
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Shake off the winter chill and step into a season of growth, ambition, and bold thinking. With four brilliant speakers on the lineup, YGWYG 15 is your perfect springboard for fresh inspiration, meaningful connections, and a little creative magic.
SPEAKERS
Kerry Harrison, AI Educator
Derek Ahmedzai, The Peeps
Saskia Jury, True Digital
Jon McWee, Havas Helia
Get ready for insights, stories, and practical takeaways that’ll leave you buzzing long after the flowers fade.
YGWYG is free (yep, still FREE), but seats are limited to just 75.
At YGWYG, we’re all about fresh perspectives, a close-knit community, and bold conversations.
So grab a ticket, bring a friend, and let’s embrace the season of growth together. Can’t make it? Release your ticket so another creative genius can join the fun.
See you on 9 April. Let’s make this sprung spring unforgettable!
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-2pm
Engine Shed, Station Approach, Bristol BS1 6QH
BCI Talk
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