Since the semester is coming to a close, and we are beginning to discuss the ways in which we can apply our new media knowledge outside the classroom, I thought it would be useful to inform everyone about the site Mashable.com. This is a new aggregator website which focuses specifically on happenings in the world of media. It is an interesting website that contains lots of useful information for media students!
Another reason I thought that talking about this website would be good for my last post, is because this afternoon we are discussing the ways in which new media has infultrated the professional sphere. I thought it would be interesting to talk about the other ways in which social/new media is manifest outside the classroom.
Each week Mashable updates its events calander with upcoming social media and web events, parties and conferences!
While these events take place across the country (and a few around the world) I thought that these events would be good networking (and social!) opportunities! There is a social media conference taking place in Washington, D.C. in Janauary! I encourage you to check it out…even if you don’t attend the events it may provide you with information about companies that you may be interesting in applying for jobs at!
Finally, I thought I would include a video about the CEO of Mashable.com, Peter Cashmore. Not only is he Scottish and extremely handsome, he is also only 24 years old! So put your education to good use, network, and maybe you too will be an extremely successful and powerful CEO in a few years!
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