In this series of blogs we meet the speakers who will be joining us for this year’s Visit Isle of Man Tourism Industry Day.
Social Media Presentations
Alison is the Owner and Director of Simply marketing, she has worked with hundreds of individuals, businesses and organisations in the rural business sector across the Isle of Man and United Kingdom. Alison's aim is to inspire business owners to overcome their inhibitions and fears, harness the positive power of social media to achieve their goals and to enable them to understand and connect with the power of social media.
Alison is also an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and a qualified marketer. A social media expert, trainer and speaker, Alison regularly provides advice and training to businesses and organisations to guide their social media policies and strategy. She has a passion for helping new and existing businesses in the rural economy to overcome their unique problems by teaching them how to maximise opportunities and turn perceived weaknesses into strengths.
Alison's first presentation is taking place from 14:30 - 15:15, titled 'Which Social Media Channel should I be using?' Alison discusses which social platforms are right for you, who uses the platforms and how to get the best return on investment for the time you spend on social media.
Alison's second session is taking place from 15:30 - 16:15 titled 'How to bring your Social Media to life with Visit Isle of Man's Extraordinary Story.' The campaign offers multiple opportunities to promote your business. This workshop offers practical tips and way in which everyone can get involved, including how to use #IOMstory hashtag, how to create great content and how to maximise your promotion by interacting with the Campaign.
The Tourism Industry Day takes place at the Villa Marina on Tuesday 26th February and the programme of events features a range of workshops, sessions and networking opportunities that will be of interest to anyone involved in the hospitality or tourism sectors.
To attend Alison's sessions at the Tourism Industry Day and for other informative sessions, register for free here.
