clpbdclp190Jan 18th Working Together: Nonprofits Budgeting for Professional Media Services. Meet Reps for three nonprofit orgs who need professional media. Help them determine needs and budgets. Then, an expert in low-budget production shares some of the most effective ways to keep costs down and still keep quality on the screen. Join MCA-I for our monthly meeting. Details…



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This month he profiles three provocative ShowBiz professionals you should know more about­—read it at http://www.SOCALshowbiz.com and subscribe!

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Working Together: Nonprofits Budgeting for Professional Media Services

Join MCA-i at our monthly meeting on January 18, 2012 and meet Reps for three nonprofit orgs who need professional media services. That could be you providing those services.

Sponsored by MCAI’s Media Center for Nonprofits, we’re bringing you together with these philanthropic organizations for mutual benefit. Learn their needs and goals to see if there’s potential business for you and at the same time help them decipher how to work with professionals and set realistic budgets.

Then, an expert in low-budget production shares some of the most effective ways to keep costs down and still keep quality on the screen. Bring your experience and suggestions for a professional brainstorming session. Join MCA-I for our monthly meeting.

Our Panel of Nonprofits includes representatives of the HOOPS Foundation, a new sports media organization teaching kids media production focusing on basketball and sports; Frugality Nation, dedicated to rebuilding financial strength in the American Household by teaching finance and financial responsibility; and Seeds to Trees, a government grant funded program of the Santa Ana Public Library giving teens experience with business and media.

As always, bring a friend and plenty of business cards

COST: Members of MCA-I pay $7. For Non-members the event is $17 at the door and $14 if you prepay online at http://www.newmedia.meetup.com/82/

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE SO WE CAN GET AN ACCURATE COUNT FOR FOOD!

EVENT: Working Together: Nonprofits Budgeting for Professional Media

DATE: Wednesday January 18, 2012

TIME:  Event starts at 6:15 PM with networking over refreshments and food. Program starts 7:00 PM

LOCATION: OC SOUND STAGE http://www.orangecountysoundstage.com/
17518 Von Karman, Irvine CA 92614
Just East of Main Street in the rear of the Von Karman Business Center
Free parking on site

COST: MEMBERS of MCAI pay $7 All others pay $17 at the door or $14 if you pre-register online at OC New Media Meetup Group http://www.newmedia.meetup.com/82/

 

 

 

 

Meeting Notes-Media That Motivates

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7GiV0lCIrQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piOlO0iygF8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB80kb2brgk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ScQyAvPAzw&;feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US5jV310N8I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PctlZ0kST68

http://www.eventlive-expo.com/

http://creativemediarecording.com/clients/sharestuff/

 http://www.youtube.com/medmagic

http://www.service-now.com/

JOIN US as Six OC Media Orgs Party Together on Dec 6th

Dig out that reindeer sweater or snowflake muffer and wear it on December  6—when you join fellow media pros, their spouses, sig O’s and friends for the annual year-end Holiday Party! There’ll be hearty food, great door prizes as well as a gift exchange and of course, a festive atmosphere in which to meet new friends and renew acquaintances. After a year like this you really need to party!

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Don't Miss: MEDIA THAT MOTIVATES! Nov.16, 2011

If your goal is selling a product, soliciting donations, calling for volunteers or publicizing an event,  you need to MOTIVATE your audience. At our November meeting, MCA-I and the Media Center for Nonprofits presents: Media That Motivates. We’ll not only present exemplary media and share some successful ideas you can use, but also discuss why they work and how much they cost!

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Free Adobe CS5.5 Software Giveaway Nov 17th

adobe-190x110You could win a free Creative Suite software package  from our friends at OC Digital Arts on November 17th! 

They are offering the $2,000 value package as a doorprize at their November event—and you’re invited! Sign up now at: http://www.meetup.com/ocdigitalarts/events/37336482/