Tag: Online Training

IRD Lunch & Learn Sessions

Communications Hub are delighted to have teamed up with IRD Duhallow CLG to deliver a series of Lunch and Learn sessions on all things Digital Marketing!

The sessions start on 10th November with ‘Creating a Marketing Plan for your Business’. This practical course will cover conducting market research, knowing your audience, identifying marketing goals and how to measure the return on investment. It will offer a great foundation stone for any business to built a good online presence for the months ahead!

The second session runs on 17th November and will look at ‘Content Creation for Social Media’. We’ll look at best practice for online content, including SEO, hashtags and engaging audiences. We’ll also cover various apps which can be used to help in your content creation including images, infographics and videos. As the saying goes ‘Content is King’ and this workshop will certainly help your business to connect and engage in the busy online market.

IRD Lunch and Learn

Session three will delve into ‘Promotion and Selling on Facebook’ and takes place on 24th November. This workshop will look at Targeting posts and adverts, Linking products and services and Creating facebook shops/services tabs. Everything you need to help your business make an impact on Facebook!

The series of Lunch & Learn workshops will finish off on December 1st with ‘Promotion and Selling on Instagram’. This practical course will look at best practice for Targeting posts, stories and reels, Creating targeted adverts, creating Instagram shops and linking produces or services. A great opportunity to up your #Insta game!

All of the Digital Marketing Workshops take place online from 1pm to 2pm and cost just €10 per person. What a great opportunity to upskill while you lunch and just in time for the new year!

For more information on any of the courses contact Monica on monica.gilmore@irdduhallow.com or 029 60633.

Karen Twomey of Communications Hub works as a freelance Digital Marketing Consultant, Trainer and Mentor. For more information on any of our services see our website.

Social Media Workshops Online

It’s a strange time for many businesses right now – my own included! Luckily for me, it’s been a busy few weeks delivering social media workshops online.

There has been huge demand for online courses and for many businesses who are so busy with the ‘day job’ usually, it has been a good opportunity to upskill.

The need to have a strong presence online has never been more important and to that end I’ve been running a series of social media workshops in conjunction with IRD Duhallow CLG and Skillnet Ireland

So far, we’ve delivered successful online courses in Advanced Facebook, Instagram for Business and Creating Online Content. This week, we’re offering two different courses –

On Tuesday 21st April we’ll run a 2 hour Social Media for Business Course from 12-2pm aimed at new or existing businesses keen to develop their online presence.

Social Media for Business

On Thursday 23rd April we have a 2 hour workshop in Canva running form 12-2pm. This workshop will help businesses to develop good quality online content and graphics.

Canva Workshop

For more information on any of the courses or to book your place, see the following link: https://www.irdduhallow.com/upcoming-events/

The courses will be delivered by Karen Twomey from Communications Hub who has a Masters in PR and New Media and specialises in delivering one-to-one and group Digital Marketing training.

Too many Social Media Platforms, too Little Time?

Confused about which social media platforms your business should be on?  You’re not alone…Social Media Training

This is a question I’m always asked when I’m meeting with a business or running one of my social media training courses.  In fact, if I had a euro for each time, I’d be writing this blog from a golden beach in Hawaii…maybe it’s time to reconsider my professional fees.

Anyway, I digress.  Back to social media platforms.

Which social media platform is best for your business is a hard question to answer.  There may even be a place for many businesses on almost all platforms, but in reality, most businesses won’t have the time, inclination or budget for that.

I always answer that it’s better to be on one social media platform and do it well, rather than be on all of them, and failing miserably.

If you’d like something a bit more technical though here’s a breakdown of age profiles on each social media platform.  Think about your audience – Who are they?  What age are they?  Let that be a guide as to the social media platforms your business uses.  It’s also a great guide as to the type of content you should be posting – but that’s a blog for another day.

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(source: Spedfast.com 2018)

For those wondering why Snapchat isn’t included in that graph, it’s because Snapchat isn’t a social media platform, it’s a messaging service.  But, because I’m such a nice person, I’ve put together some stats on age profile use of that too…you’re welcome.

Social Media Training
(Source: Spredfast.com 2018)

So, to sum it up.  Facebook seems to be a ‘catch-all’ for all age groups, while the likes of Instagram and Twitter tend to appeal to a slightly younger to middle-aged aged group.  If your customer is under 25, Snapchat should be a focus for your business online.

Of course, there are always exceptions and the above is just meant as a useful guide for your business when trying to decide the best social media platforms to use.

For more information on social media training and online management, see our website www.communicationshub.ie

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Karen Twomey is a freelance Public Relations and Social Media Consultant with Communications Hub  For further information Tel: 087 7642576 or email: Karen@communicationshub.ie

 

Is Your Business Being Left Behind?

COMMUNICATIONS HUB specialise in delivering digital marketing and online training campaigns and pride ourselves on using creative marketing to push beyond the boundaries of traditional marketing.

We work with SMEs and local organisations to help promote their brands online in a cost-effective and efficient manner, helping them to future-proof their business.

Want to manage your own online marketing?  We specialise in delivering one-to-one and group digital marketing and social media training and run various courses throughout the year, including a 12 week night course in Digital Marketing in Mallow College of Further Education.

Communications Hub is managed by Karen Twomey who has a Masters in Public Relations with New Media.  She has worked for many years in area of sales and marketing and brings a vast knowledge of business and customer service to the clients she works with.

What Communications Hub can do for you

So whether you’re starting a business, launching a campaign or simply re-branding, we can help.  Contact Communications Hub today and take the next step in growing your business!

Call us on 0877642575 or email Karen@communicationshub.ie

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Digital Marketing Training Cork

Is your business being left behind?

Did you know that over 80% of consumers research goods and services online prior to buying?

Or that 90% of businesses are now active on social media?

Make sure your business is being found online!Communications Hub

Here’s what Communications Hub can do for you…

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Communications Hub has a proven track record in delivering and implementing digital marketing and online campaigns, as well as developing content to help businesses stand out from the crowd.

We provide one-to-one and group digital marketing training sessions which can be tailor-made to suit your business’s online requirements.

For further information see www.communicationshub.ie or call Karen Twomey on 087 7642575 

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Upcoming Social Media Training for Business

Need some help getting your business online? This 2.5hr social media training course will improve your online skills and help your business/organisation to stand out on social media.

Topics covered include:

* An overview of social media platforms, their audiences and use in
the Irish market
* How to create and upload engaging content – text, photos & video
* An introduction to Blogging, Email Marketing & Search Engine
Optimisation
* How to save time using content calendars and online scheduling

It’s the ideal course for anyone who wants to get to know a little more about social media from a professional perspective and improve their online marketing.

COST: €30 per person

For further information contact Karen Twomey on 0877642575/karen@communicationshub.ie or see our website www.communicationshub.ie

WordPress & Blogging Workshop 24th May

Want to increase your profile online?

I’ll be running a WordPress & Blogging Workshop on Wednesday 24th May from 7pm until 9.30pm in Fermoy Community Youth Centre. This workshop will talk you through the basics of creating a WordPress website/Blog, Content Management Systems (CMS), SEO, Plug-ins and writing for an online audience.

Cost: €25.00 p.p.and booking is essential as numbers are limited.

For further details or to book your place contact Karen Twomey at 0877642575 or karen@communicationshub.ie
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