Calling all vlogging virtuosos…
After the success of its inaugural social media workshop last year, ITP Live will be running a second specialised training day to give local content creators a leg-up in the ever-evolving sphere of social media.
Whether you are looking to hone your digital content creation skills or aiming to have a full-blown career as a social media maven, here’s your opportunity to improve your technique and learn from the experts on how to launch yourself as the region’s next digital influencer.
Video content will be the underlying theme for sessions throughout the day, with speaking slots, panels and Q&A’s with industry experts from YouTube and a handful of local celebrity influencers including Mohanad Al Hattab, Omar Borkan, and Rosemin Manji.
Attendees will also be able to take advantage of…
• Networking with experts and other content creators
• Breakfast and light lunch will be served
The How to Become a Social Media Star event will be taking place on March 3, 2018 at The Address, Dubai Mall.
Please note, there are limited spaces available, so if you’re interested in attending please email ITPlivetraining@itp.com.
Those wishing to purchase an early bird ticket will be able to do so before February 25 for the special price of AED150, with on-the-door ticket prices at AED195.
1. SESSION: SUCCESSFUL VIDEO STRATEGY [11.00 – 11.45]
Why is video is so important and how can you rise above the noise? Here are the key tips every video creator or producer must know before embarking on this journey.
[PRESENTER: SEAN GRAHAM, YOUTUBE PARTNER AND MD OF CREATOR UP]
2. REACHING THE MILLION MARK [11.45 – 12.30]
Renee Farah and Omar Borkan, two of the most prolific influencers in the region, sit down with the Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief to discuss what life’s like in the social media spotlight, where millions are privy to your every move.
[PRESENTERS: RENEE FARAH, OMAR BORKAN AND ALIA FAWAD ]
3. FASHION LENS [12.30 – 1.00]
A fashion editor and a fashion influencer talk about the evolution of fashion content on multi-platforms and dissect exactly what brands are looking for.
[GRAZIA MIDDLE EAST EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ALISON TAY CHATS WITH ROSEMIN MANJ]
[LUNCH BREAK: 1.00 – 1.45]
4. HOW YOUTUBE CAN MAKE YOU A VIDEO STAR [2.00 – 2.30]
Boasting over a billion users…(that’s almost one-third of all people on the Internet) with over than 100 hours of video uploaded every minute. Our overseas YouTube representative tells you how YOU can stand out on the world’s biggest video platform.
[BADREDDINE RAMTANI, YOUTUBE]
5. “I MAKE VIDEOS FOR A LIVING” [2.30 -3.15]
A duo of prolific online video creators share their experiences, learnings and helpful tips on what is now the most popular content form on earth. What keeps them relevant and what’s needed to be a successful vlogger?
[PANEL DISCUSSION WITH ELJAMMI, EMKWAN and PUNNY PUN TIMES – MODERATED BY SEAN GRAHAM]
6. IN CONVERSATION WITH A COMEDY CONTENT CREATOR [3.15 – 4.00]
Think you’re funny? But are you funny enough to make a video career out of it? Here’s a man who has done it…
[ITP LIVE ON THE COUCH WITH INSTAGRAM AND TELEVISION COMIC MOHANAD AL-HATTAB]
7. “I AM A MUMMY BLOGGER” [4.00 – 4.45]
Babies, trends and lipsticks – how does a successful mummy blogger get started? Tips on creating your own content and making money, all while raising a family at home.
[PANEL DISCUSSION WITH DEE BY DALIA AND ENJY KIWAN – MODERATED BY ALIA FAWAD]