Speaking / Press
Speaking
I am always interested in hearing about opportunities to speak at conferences and participate in seminars. I am currently available to speak or provide custom online community or social media training for your company. Please don’t hesitate to contact me via email for more information.
Past Speaking Engagements
Nonick – International conference on social networks and online communities: 1st European Community Managers Session, 2010 Bilbao
I enjoy speaking on the topics of online community and social media, and how these can be successfully integrated into the organisation. I have held training sessions delivered to small and large groups since 2001 and provide insight gained from real world experience, having built and managed communities across a wide variety of industries.
My professional bio for conferences and other speaking engagements is as follows:
Blaise Grimes-Viort is the Head of Communities & Social Media for The National Magazine Company, a London-based subsidiary of Hearst. His responsibilities range from overseeing community development and management, planning and implementation of social media strategy and training editorial staff on how to engage successfully with their readers. He holds a BSc in programming and web development, and a MSc specialising in the social structure of digital piracy groups and their effects on society and business.
He started his career in Community Management in 2001 and has worked with global brands, startups and charities, in fields such as Videogaming, Social Networking, Pharmaceutical, Broadcasting, Publishing and ISPs. This varied experience has provide him with a rich background in product development and customer collaboration, and the passion to help organisations build thriving online communities and social media outposts.
You can read more about my experience on my about page. Please contact me to discuss any opportunities if you would like me to speak at your conference or provide training to members of your organisation.
Press
Below are interviews I’ve given and articles in which I am referenced or quoted, in reverse chronological order.
Deadline extension and judges announcement for Reputation Online awards
Nonick continues: the first European Community Manager Session
Women turn to web ahead of other media to find advice and support
