November 17, 2009
We’re happy to announce that Tavistock is the venue for the third meeting of the Devon Social Media Cafe. After two hugely successful events in Plymouth the next meeting will be at the Bedford Hotel in Tavistock on Wednesday 25 November.
Devon Social Media Cafe is an informal monthly meeting for individuals and organisations interested in the usage and applications of social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Linked In. The event is organised by communications consultants, PR Dogs.
John Taynton, director of PR Dogs said: “These events are a great way of meeting your online contacts in person and getting a feel for how social media websites can help your business or organisation to adapt to the current economic climate. Social media has become an important part of the marketing mix for many businesses and Devon Social Media Cafe is an opportunity to explore the possibilities in a friendly and informal setting.”
The event starts at 6.30pm. The event is free to attend but guests are asked to book a place here: http://devonsocialmediacafeoct09.eventbrite.com/
For more information contact: devoncafe@prdogs.com or phone 01822 600100
October 29, 2009
29 October 2009
October’s Devon Social Media Cafe was ‘better than the last one with probably twice the number of people” according to one attendee.
Over 35 people turned up to Plymouth Arts Centre for the monthly discussion group which aims to bring together social media users in Devon to network, socialise and discuss best practice.
The event is organised by public relations consultants, PR Dogs.
Katy Creates, of Devon Social Media Cafe said: “It was a really positive night and we’ve had so much great feedback from everyone that turned up. Thanks goes to Plymouth Arts Centre for hosting the event, PR Dogs for sponsoring the refreshments, Bella’s Bakery for her wonderful cupcakes and Devonshire Tea for bringing along some samples.
“The room was truly buzzing with conversation. It was lovely to see some familiar faces as well as some new ones and I’m really looking forward to next month’s meeting. This is developing into a very social, social media cafe which is just how it should be!”
Photos of October’s can be found here.
Attendee list:
If we’ve missed anyone out let us know and we’ll add them to the list.
@jasonjbrockman
@swifty7
@inplymouth
@conceptstaffing
@markholt
@jasonwstanley
@#likeminds
@steveblamey
@johnmilesphotography
@martbellis
@Chris_Penberthy
@Robertpickstone
@bellasbakery
@boxelboy
@devonshiretea
@BestTourGuide
@katycreates
@beardygeek
@mlimburn
@hexdoll
@plymlibraries
@wenetworkltd
@robertbedner
@wmn
@prdogs
@thisistheChris
@ecobagsltd
@devonshiretea
@redtweeters
@lisateases
@David Wilcock
@wenetworkltd
@inspirationguy
@teedp
@mazingtree
@stuartk
@devoncafe
@plymartscentre
If anyone would like to get involved in hosting or organising the next Devon Social Media Cafe get in touch with katy.creates@prdogs.com or DM @katycreates or @prdogs.
October 26, 2009
Devon Social Media Cafe’s second meeting will be held on Wednesday (28 October) with an evening event at Plymouth Arts Centre.
Over 25 guests are expected to attend with representatives from the media, public sector, arts and business communities.
Devon Social Media Cafe is the first group of its kind in Devon and offers social media users the opportunity to get together in person to discuss social media best practise and to network away from their computer screens. The event is organised by public relations consultants, PR Dogs.
Katy Creates, of PR Dogs said: “Devon Social Media Cafe is an exciting new forum for people to exchange ideas and find the best ways of using social media effectively.
“Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are an expanding feature of modern life and more and more people are finding inventive and innovative ways to use the medium. This is especially true in the south west where rural locations and a supportive local business network make the internet a prime tool in an organisation’s marketing mix.”
Plymouth-based Twitter user, Bella’s Bakery, will be supplying some of her deluxe cupcakes for guests to sample and other refreshments will also be available.
The event starts at 6.30pm. To book a place click here.
For more information contact: devoncafe@prdogs.com or phone 01822 600100
October 12, 2009
The second Devon Social Media Cafe will be held on Wednesday 28th October at Plymouth Arts Centre, Plymouth at 6.30pm. The event will kick-off at 7pm.
Book your tickets here.
For more information contact:
E-mail: devoncafe@prdogs.com
Phone: 01822 600100 / 07595282230
Twitter: @devoncafe
September 17, 2009
The first meeting of the Devon Social Media Cafe (DSMC) has been hailed as a ‘great success’ by all those who attended.
35 people were at the evening event, held at Bar Ha Ha in Plymouth, which was designed to give an opportunity for social media users from the county to meet in person and to become a forum for businesses and organisation to exchange ideas on how to best use social media.
Some of the tweets we received following the event:
@mydogateart back from @devoncafe event – nice to meet real people (you know what i mean…it’s late) – thanx for organising #plymouth #devon
@ShelleyFletcher @Laura_McKay2009 it was good. @devoncafe had a good crowd. Great start and will be good to link up with @csmc too.
@devonshiretea @BestTourGuide I met @katycreates at Morwellham at weekend – couldn’t make it last eve other commit… GR8 to know @DevonCafe was success!!
The event opened with an introduction from the organisers, public relation consultants, PR Dogs, followed by Aren Grimshaw, one of the organisers behind Cornwall Social Media Cafe, who spoke to the group about the recent Cornwall Twestival.
Director of PR Dogs John Taynton said: “We are delighted that so many people could attend and have had really positive feedback. We’d like to especially thank those guests who made it up from Cornwall in order to be there.
“It’s great to solidify links that are initiated online with a meeting like this and we’re looking forward to extending the concept of the social media cafe over the next few months. Thanks again to everyone who attended or sent their apologies. Watch this space for more news on October’s meeting.”
Photos of the September DSMC
Attendee list:
Robert Bedner Research + Design @robertbedner
Aren Grimshaw Cornwall Social Media Cafe @ arengrimshaw
Jason Clark Deborah Clark Associates @clarkjason
Steve Clement-Large My Dog Ate Art @mydogateart
Jay (Jesse) Cochran Truro College @love_puppy
Karen Edwards Gallery Guesthouse @guesthousegal
Stuart Elford Formedia
Shelley Fletcher Deborah Clark Associates @shelleyfletcher
Martin Limburn PlymouthBiz @mlimburn/@plymouthbiz
Ash Mashhadi InPlymouth @inspirationguy/@inplymouth
Edward Mccaughan Goss interactive @edwardmccaughan
Sue Whalton Swim Marketing
Annabel Hebb Annabel’s Caberet @annabelscabaret
Kelly Hanson Moonlight Hampers @moonlighthampers
Janie Dymock Blue Badge Guides @besttourguide
Gordon Rae Social Technology @SocialTechno
Paula Orrell Plymouth Arts Centre
Jim Pascoe Velo Club
Chris Penberthy Red Foundation @Chris_Penberthy
John Allen Mazing Tree @MazingTree
Nina Sarlaka Tamar Science Park
Chris Saunders
Valerie Doyle Riley Chartered Accountants @ValDoyle
Liz Scott liz@lizscottcoaching.com
Alison Hernandez @AlisonHernandez
Annabel Bella’s Bakery @bellasbakery
John Taynton PR Dogs @prdogs
Katy Creates PR Dogs @katycreates
Rosemary Best PR Dogs
Lisa George PR Dogs @bound2please
(Apologies if we missed you out. Get in touch and we’ll add you to the list!)
September 8, 2009
8 September 2009
First Devon Social Media Cafe launches next week
Business users of social networking sites get together in Plymouth next week for the inaugural meeting of the Devon Social Media Cafe.
The new discussion group will allow businesses and organisations to recognise the value of social media and to explore new and better ways of using it.
The event will be held on Tuesday 15 September at Bar HaHa, Plymouth, from 6.30pm onwards. Spaces are still available and there is no charge but anyone wanting to attend is asked to reserve a place online at: http://devonsocialmediacafe.eventbrite.com/ or telephone 01822 600100.
The organisation has been set up by public relations consultants PR Dogs Limited after they were asked to advise a number of business groups on the best ways to use social media.
Director John Taynton said: “We have been surprised at how much interest there is among businesses and organisations. Social media is a very valuable part of the marketing mix but people are unsure how to make the best use of it.
“Devon Social Media Cafe will allow companies to exchange ideas and formulate best practice. I do hope businesses and other organisations will find it useful.
“There is a very good sister organisation in Cornwall and their representatives will be at the meeting to give us their experiences as well. Like the Cornwall event, we will rotate venues around the county each month.”
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Release issued by pr dogs limited, public relations consultants, on behalf of Devon Social Media Cafe. http://devonsocialmediacafe.wordpress.com/
Follow Devon Social Media on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/devoncafe
For further information contact Katy Creates of pr dogs on 01822 600100 or email devoncafe@prdogs.com
August 25, 2009
A news release from 
25 August 2009
Plymouth to host Devon’s first Social Media Cafe event
A new networking and discussion group for Devon business users of social media has been set up, and its first meeting will be in Plymouth next month.
The group, called the Devon Social Media Cafe, aims to encourage businesses to recognise the value of social media and to explore new and better ways to use it.
The monthly event is also a chance for social media users in Devon to get together with Twitter followers, Facebook friends and Linkedin contacts to meet in person away from their computer screens.
South West public relations consultants, PR Dogs, decided to set up the cafe after being asked to give social media presentations at various business networking events.
John Taynton, director of pr dogs said: “More and more clients are asking us for social media advice and we’ve noticed a real and growing interest in social media and its uses and applications for Devon businesses. The Devon Social Media Cafe is a natural extension of the online networks that are already building up in the county. It will provide a friendly environment for innovators and those who are testing the online waters to get together, pool ideas and forge relationships.”
The event will be held on Tuesday 15 September at Bar Ha Ha, Plymouth, from 6.30pm onwards. A wi-fi connection will be available.
There is no charge for the event but guests are asked to reserve a place online at: http://devonsocialmediacafe.eventbrite.com/ or telephone 01822 600100.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Release issued by pr dogs limited, public relations consultants, on behalf of Devon Social Media Cafe. http://devonsocialmediacafe.wordpress.com/
Follow Devon Social Media on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/devoncafe
For further information contact Katy Creates of pr dogs on 01822 600100 or email devoncafe@prdogs.com
August 25, 2009
Wi-fi will be available at the first Devon Social Media Cafe at Bar Ha Ha in Plymouth. Guests will be invited to tweet from the event using the hash-tag #devoncafe
August 14, 2009
To register and book your tickets to Devon Social Media Cafe click here.
That way we’ll know how much food to put out!
