Ever fancied getting more out of blogging, twitter, and other social media platforms or sharing some of your success with those less clued up? At The Culture Vulture we are passionate about hearing about the stuff that delights people about the places they live in and the stuff they do, it’s what our readers enjoy too. We’ve noticed though that there aren’t scores of people currently at it, and it made us wonder why... We also recognise that for some this social stuff is as natural as breathing, for other's it's a leap into the unknown

Last month we hosted our first Cultural Conversation at the Round Foundry Media Centre, with the aim to encourage a culture of creative and cultural blogging in Yorkshire, to help develop the passion we knew existed in the region. The definition of was kept very loose as to what cultural and creative encompassed and as a result we had a very diverse group of people come along, share and learn. Read more here & here

So who is it for?

If you or your organisation are:

• Already blogging and harnessing social media and want to share some hard won know how
• Considering blogging and don't know where to start
• Blogging and want to do it better

If you want to:

• Learn about technologies that can help you tell stories, create interest, and get people excited by what you do.
• Gain visibility on search engines
• Create more compelling copy
• Think creatively about the content you create
• Understand how to get the most out of social media such as Facebook, Twitter
• Discover a bit more about iphone apps, whether they are worth exploring for you or your organisation
• Develop your networks and meet mutually supportive people who can help you raise your game and profile.

Whilst some of might be experts at one element of this mix, it's quite clear there is loads to learn and share. Also if you came to the last one, you are more than likely to have more questions bubbling away, come back and soak it all up...

What will you get out of it?

So if you would like to learn, contribute and share, and have an interest in culture and creativity come join us 12pm -4pm at The Round Foundry Media Centre. 

What's the cost?

Nothing but if you feel you have derived good value, please do throw a donation into the box on the way out. There is no obligation!

Is lunch provided?

No we recommend you bring your own, there are drinks though!

No matter what your interest you're welcome!

Some of the conversationalists itching to share and learn are:

• Ben McKenna runs Totaal, his own bijou agency dealing with Social Media, mobile apps and web content production. He also trains, lectures and blogs on using the social web for business
• Jen Holmes: Digital copywriter, fashion blogger, prolific tweeter and general fan of online communication. Loves to chat social media, SEO and shoes
• Phil Kirby: Story teller, twitter fiend, social glue! Chief trouble maker at Temple Works
• Emma Bearman: Twitter addict, Founder of The Culture Vulture, The Armley Tourist Board, and fascinated by how you can harness the power of your networks to achieve great things
• Justine Brooks: Director of cultural/lifestyle PR company Fly Media background in publishing and & journalism recent award nominee for her company Appily Ever After's iphone app 'Little Red'
• Joel Turner: PR Account Director at Tinderbox, love all things internet, and is keen to share his insight into getting the most out of Facebook, search engine optimisation and campaigns that have worked for all size organisations
• Mike Chitty: What doesn't he do? Enterprise, Innovation, Management, Marketing, Community Development he's great at connecting the dots...

What's this about a social afterwards?

Following on, you may wish to join us for a summer social...for those of you who have already attended a Culture Vulture event, you can rely on lashings of food and drink and a relaxed atmosphere to mingle with like minded individuals. We will be revealing a few more clues in time as to the nature of this event, but we ask you to trust us that we will mix the following ingredients into something fun; water, history, putty, music, & refreshments... (SORRY SOCIAL EVENT IS FULL)