Speech writing is in lots of ways similar writing a paper, apart from that there is no penalty for spelling and punctuation mistakes. You should not try to write words in your speech that you are not relaxed pronouncing or don't know the meaning of because it can lead to a less fluently delivered speech.

To be able to write a high-quality speech is a lot like making a good cake. Having the right elements is key for it's success. Every… Continue

Woohoo! I bet you had forgotten! September 25th, 2009 marks our second annual NDMD!

I know it has been quiet, but we have been trying to raise some funds to formalize the day. We haven't had much luck with that given the economic situation and the uniqueness of our event, so here's where you come in.
1 - Pass this message along
2 - Organize drinks with your industry buds on Sept. 25th
3 - Wear a red shirt on September 25th
4 - Let us know what you're doing so we can help promote it
5 - If you'r… Continue

Yay! It feels like a national shared birthday...I hope everyone is having some fun and POSTING their content to irefreshforcontent.com (email irefreshforcontent@gmail.com if you need help posting content).

Thanks so much everyone for all of your work and passion for the sector! You are all rockstars! Here is the first piece of media I have come across today...pucker up:) XO Lynda

http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/News/2008/09/25/6870026-sun.html

Woohoo! Tomorrow is the first ever national digital media day! We now have events across Canada and the biggest national 'kiss' ever taking place at 12noonPST/3pmEST through a mobile mass mob. Our media bites have been decent and we will hopefully get some good profile during the day, both nationally and at some of the regional events.

I hope you can attend whatever is happening in your city and check out the irefreshforcontent.com - the event site that has just been launched - you can post you… Continue

Countdown: 23 Days to National Digital Media Day

Here's what I know is happening so far for September 25th and who the primary contact is for the respective event. Please email me if I have missed your event or if you want to get involved.

- PEI networking event (Mark Sandiford)
- Ontario democamp/networking event (John Carson, Ana Serrano, Ian Kelso)
- Ottawa MP lobbying (James Lewis, Ian Kelso)
- Digital Road Map Release (CIAIC, CHRC, James Lewis, Lynda Brown-Ganzert, Susan Annis)
- Quebec E… Continue