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Social Media Week Lagos’ Flickr Page is LIVE!
Social Media Week Lagos’ photostream on Flickr.
Every year hundreds of thousands of people head to Austin, Texas to participate in the largest Music, Interactive and Film Conference in the world. South by Southwest (SXSW) is an awesome opportunity to engage an audience eager to learn about new ideas and trends around the world. SMW Lagos Executive Director Ngozi Odita and Advisory…
On the eve of Social Media Week Lagos our team announced it’s partnership with Etisalat via Twitter. As one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world and the leading operator in the Middle East and Africa, news of Etisalat’s support of Africa’s first Social Media Week spread like wild fire! “SMW Lagos’s partnership with…
With Lagos, Nigeria added to the Social Media Week city line-up, the partnership between Nokia and Social Media Week has never been more important! As a global technology leader and brand that connects millions of African people across the continent SMW Lagos is proud to work with Nokia to promote social media advocacy in Nigeria!…
On January 11, 2013 the SMW #Picyourcity contest officially closed for submissions. Hundreds of photos from all across the world were submitted and Lagos definitely represented! Our team spent an entire day reviewing the Lagos #picyourcity entries and were finally able to narrow it down to 10 iconic images that capture the spirit of Lagos. All 10…
How have non-profits and charities relied on social media? The good folks at MDG Advertising have released a great infographic that explains how 2012 truly was the year of social giving! They have done a great job showcasing how more than ever non-profits and charities across the continent and around the world are turning to…
We put out the call and the community responded! Back in early November we asked you to Get Involved and you did! When we asked for individuals and organizations from around the world to submit their ideas for Africa’s first Social Media Week, we had no idea what to expect. In the past month, we’ve…
#PicYourCity: A Photo Contest!
In anticipation of Social Media Week (powered globally by Nokia, February 18-22, 2013) yesterday our global team launched an awesome mobile photo contest called #PicYourCity! Using tools like Nokia Creative Studio, Lightbox, Hipster, Instagram and StreamZoo (or none at all!) people around the world get to showcase the uniqueness of their hometowns. The contest asks folks to show off…
Get Involved Tip #2: SPEAKERS WANTED
SPEAKERS WANTED! We are just under 12 weeks away from the biggest social media conference to hit Africa EVER and Team #SMWLagos is super busy behind the scenes organizing all the details! It’s been a month since Lagos was officially announced as a host city for the 2013 conference and the response from folks around…
Get Involved Tip #1: PLAN AN EVENT
READY. SET. PITCH! Africa is sure to put it’s own flavor on Social Media Week… and we are excited to help you get started! Open & Connected is not just our Global Theme , it’s how Social Media Week works! Driven by the community, Social Media Week Lagos is a week long event of amazing panels, parties and workshops that are…
