Event(s) Summary
Number of Events Organized During Brain Awareness Week:
2
Year:
2015
Type of Events Held:
- Lecture/ Briefing
Target Audiences:
- Professionals
- Other: Learning
- Other: education
- Other: training and mentoring professoinals
Approximate Number of People Reached:
150
Details of Major Brain Awareness Week Events/Activities:
I gave two presentations in March at professional conferences: eLearning Guild (to 125 people) International Mentoring Association (to 25 people)
Event Planning & Publicity
Publicity Methods Used:
- Calendar Listings (newspapers, radio, television)
- Emails
- Press Release/Media Advisory
- Website
- Social Media
Other Publicity Methods:
The video of the talk continues to be on my website and I refer to it often in social meida.
Which of These Publicity Methods Was The Most Successful?
Social media, especially LinkedIn, seems to have been the most effective because people had a personal connection with me already and were interested to see what I've done.
Resources
Of the Dana Foundation publications/resources distributed at your event(s), if any, please indicate the three most popular. Please choose up to three. If "other," please indicate below:
- none
Other Dana Foundation Materials Distributed:
- NA
Other Downloadable Materials:
- NA
Which BAW graphic materials did you use in publicizing your events?
- BAW Web site banner
Feedback & Keys to Success
How do you feel BAW participation benefited your organization and the local community?
I didn’t really leverage the available resources this time, but I plan to do so next year.
Please share any suggestions or lessons learned that may help others plan future events:
People are really interested in this subject and eager to learn about practical applications of neuroscience that will change their lives.
Did/do you like our Facebook page?
No
Quotable comments which capture successful aspects of your event(s):
"Margie Meacham is an exceptional speaker with a valuable message. Want to see more of her at future events."
