Name: Mark Blevis

Digital Public Affairs Strategist, Full Duplex Ltd.

As a digital public affairs strategist, Mark Blevis specializes in online reputation management, crisis communication and advocacy. He is a regular analyst of the role of digital in public affairs, public opinion and politics for Canadian media organizations including CTV, CBC, the Globe and Mail, Canadian Press and PostMedia.

During his career, Mark has worked with companies and organizations in the high-tech, pharmaceutical, financial services, natural resources, emergency services, energy and publishing industries as well as with foreign embassies and Canadian government departments and agencies. His experience includes issues management, building engaged online communities, and producing digital media for advocacy, information and entertainment.

Presentation Description:

Do you ever ask yourself how you can have fun with your friends online without impacting your employment opportunities? Do you worry about being the target of social media trolls and memes?

Join Mark as he shares tips for building and managing an online presence to get ahead rather than be hindered. Using real life examples, he’ll help you understand how you can use social media to serve personal interests and professional goals.