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Panel Recap: Twitter

Panel Recap: Twitter
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On November 8th, 2017 a group of YPGers gathered at Penguin Random House with Social Media Manager Emily Hughes, editor Esi Sogah, and authors Justina Ireland and Katherine Locke to discuss the pros and cons of Twitter. The panelists talked about deciding on their brand, and how that brand has changed over time. Esi...
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Twitter, Trolls, and Social Media Goals

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How do authors and agents navigate the world of Twitter, trolls, and media backlash? Join us on November 8th at 6:00 pm for a panel on the intersection of social media, marketing books, and activism. Panelists include Katherine Locke and Justina Ireland. RSVP for information about location and additional speakers. Moderator: Emily Hughes, Content...
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Recap: No Country for Old Memes: #YPGDigital Explores Literary Twitter

On Tuesday, March 22nd, YPG members gathered--in person in the back room at Niagara, and online for a live stream over Periscope--for a panel with some of the greats of the literary Twitter community. What better way to recap such an awesome, informative panel than through tweets?
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YPG Opportunity: Brooklyn Book Festival Seeking Volunteer Social Media Manager

YPG Opportunity: Brooklyn Book Festival Seeking Volunteer Social Media Manager
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Brooklyn Book Festival is on the lookout for a volunteer Social Media Manager for the week of its 10th Anniversary festival (September 14-21). This individual would be responsible for assembling and leading a team of social media “reporters” during the festival to ensure adequate coverage on all social channels (Twitter, FB, Instagram and Tumblr)....
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World Write Web: #YPGDigital’s Panel on Online Writer Communities

World Write Web: #YPGDigital’s Panel on Online Writer Communities
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As the audience filed out of the last taping of David Letterman’s run on the Late Show on Wednesday, May 20th, 2015, a group about twenty publishing professionals and aspiring authors gathered just down the block at the Penguin Random House midtown offices for “Your Guide to Online Writer Communities,” hosted by YPG Writers...
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Gettin’ Digi With It: Social Media Marketing Panel

Gettin’ Digi With It: Social Media Marketing Panel

Authors and publishers are taking to platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Buzzfeed to connect with readers in new and fascinating ways. Understanding trends and opportunities in social media can help propel a book into consumer awareness or even build a brand for an author/company. Join us on Wednesday, June 25th from 6:30-7:30pm at...
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Free PSP Luncheon: Social Media

If you are not attending our YPG BBL and you have between 0-3 years experience in any department of a Professional and Scholarly Publishing (PSP) organization, you are invited to join a free brown bag luncheon on social media, to take place on Tuesday, November 5th from 12:00-1:30pm at the AAP New York offices...
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YPG Digital Presents September’s BBL: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t: Social Media, Privacy, & You

YPG Digital Presents September’s BBL: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t: Social Media, Privacy, & You

In this age of ever-expanding social media platforms, what are the boundaries of our privacy? Learn about and discuss the importance of media freedoms, the impact of differing viewpoints of "surveillance,” some of the more recent interesting cases, generational shifts in the sharing and divulging of information, and the role of publishers in that...
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YPG Attends WNBA Panel on Digital/Enhanced E-books

YPG Attends WNBA Panel on Digital/Enhanced E-books

Since January 2011, 23.5% of trade book sales are now digital, moderator Susannah Greenberg told the audience at the “Digital Books, E-books, Enhanced E-books and Apps” panel hosted by the Women's National Book Association’s (WNBA) New York City Chapter.
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YPG Invited to NYU Media Talk Series

YPG Invited to NYU Media Talk Series

In October 2010, YPG was invited to be a part of the NYU Media Talk series hosted by The Center for Publishing at NYU-SCPS. Over 40 YPG members attended “The Case for Media Optimism: What's Working and Why."
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