Social Media use has exploded and continues to grow on a daily basis. In this environment, how can organizations implement and use platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in their daily operations? What are some of the benefits to using social media? What are the challenges and how can these challenges be overcome? Attend this half-day session to hear from experienced social media users who will provide examples of how different organizations are using social media and the operational impact of such use. They will explore the how’s and why’s of using social media, and discuss some of the challenges faced when venturing into the social media world. 

Who Should Attend

Managers and staff, both within the OPS and outside of the OPS, interested in exploring the potential of social media use within their organizations. 

Presenters

Wendy Reynolds – Manager, Legislative Library and Research Services 

Tannis Fenton – Senior Communications Advisor, Communications Services Branch, Ministry of Government Services 

Sofie DiMuzio - Assistant Director, Communications Services Branch, Ministry of Government Services 

Laura Pettigrew – Senior Counsel, Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario 

Vasie Papadopoulous - Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Financial Services Commission of Ontario