{"id":4360,"date":"2011-09-26T14:08:32","date_gmt":"2011-09-26T12:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/09\/social-media-take-over\/"},"modified":"2011-09-26T14:08:32","modified_gmt":"2011-09-26T12:08:32","slug":"social-media-take-over","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/social-media-take-over\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Take Over?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop --><\/p>\n<p>The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), Public Relations Department is hosting their third annual student conference themed \u2018Social Media Take Over?\u2019 on Thursday, 29 September 2011 from 08:30 \u2013 15:30. The conference will take place at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mype.co.za\/cgi-bin\/\/search.cgi?keywords=NMMU\" target=\"_blank\">NMMU<\/a> North Campus Conference Centre, Summerstrand.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of this theme is to engage with researchers, professionals and students on the emerging social media trends.<\/p>\n<p>The Public Relations Student Conference (PRSC) started in 2009 by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mype.co.za\/cgi-bin\/\/search.cgi?keywords=NMMU\" target=\"_blank\">NMMU<\/a> Public Relations Department with the objective to bridge the gap between theory and practise for the students.\u00a0 It also serves as a networking platform for upcoming professionals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year\u2019s student conference proves to be an interesting and exciting one, considering this current and relevant theme,\u201d Noloyiso Stokwe, student intern.<br \/>\nThe conference is not limited to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mype.co.za\/cgi-bin\/\/search.cgi?keywords=NMMU\" target=\"_blank\">NMMU<\/a> staff and students only, but to other tertiary institutions around Nelson Mandela Bay.\u00a0 The invitation to the conference is also extended to researchers, lecturers and professionals from all disciplines who are interested in social media.<\/p>\n<p>Our four keynote speakers include Michelle Brown, former Businesswomen\u2019s Association Chairperson and Public Relations guru; Elizabeth Fourie, Public Relations and Communications Strategist at Boomtown Strategic Brand Agency; Bianca Wright, Head of Department of Journalism, Media and Philosophy at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mype.co.za\/cgi-bin\/\/search.cgi?keywords=NMMU\" target=\"_blank\">NMMU<\/a>. Adelina Mbinjama, Public Relations and Communication Science lecturer currently completing her doctorate in new media.<\/p>\n<p>The event will also serves as a platform for open discussions on the topic allowing for social media engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the conference cost R50 for students and R100 for professionals. To book for the conference or for more information, contact Noloyiso Stokwe at Noloyiso.Stokwe2@nmmu.ac.za by 26 September.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetBottom --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetBottom -->\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), Public Relations Department is hosting their third annual student conference themed \u2018Social Media Take Over?\u2019 on Thursday, 29 September 2011 from 08:30 \u2013 15:30. The conference will take place at NMMU North Campus Conference Centre, Summerstrand. 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