Want to Blog Live from an Event?

 I have always enjoyed every bit of the blog item of one of my mentors and colleague blogger (Mac-Jordan). I was flummoxed when I read him out “I won’t call myself a PRO in this New Media field yet as I’m still learning from my mentors (Erik Hersman, Jillian C. York & Ethan Zuckerman”. I told myself I had a lot to learn then.

I had a fair idea on how to disseminate information on the spot from events on to social media and get buddies reading, I’m known for doing that on Facebook via SnaptÜ –‘NOW-NOW-NOW’, yeah, you read right, that’s what I call it. I’m still trying to find my way around twitter- but I’ve been able to master hash-tags, Re-tweeting (RT) and conversing, isn’t that good? don't clap for me yet....lols!

I will ‘whet your appetite’ by giving bits of what I learnt from the item I read, READY?

Pre-Event Preparations: Readying yourself to disseminate the information, what you need, must prepare or check before the event.

·       Get Accreditation/Press Pass.

·       Check for Wi-Fi Availability.

·       Confirm the Hashtag or create one.

·       Configure Your Applications.

·       Take Your Charger & Power Plug(s).

Live At the Event/Conference: Basically looks at what you can/must do at the event to get your followers updated on happenings.

• Positioning yourself to Blog (preferably close to a power plug)
• Set The Stage.
• Don’t Forget to Add/Share Live Photos (Remember: Seeing, they say is Believing).
• Use Attribution.
• Follow Others.
• Watch for interests among followers and respond.

Post –Event Wrap Up: The Event? It’s all over- what happens next?

• Evaluate your work.
• Blog Content.
• Thank Your Hosts.
• Thank your followers.

So as not to forget- Mac-Jordan added in conclusion 

            “If you follow these simple rules I’m confident that conference organizers, your fellow attendees and online followers will be pleased with the results. Did I forget anything? I’m very sure; there are other wonderful ideas with LIVE-blogging from conferences/events; please share your tips and tricks and let’s keep the conversation going.” Kindly Read the full item here; http://wp.me/pKXkq-hr. You will love it!

            Much thanks to Mac-Jordan for sharing and continuing to inspire young people like myself in the world of social media and activism. Looking forward to share what I learn too… *Wink*

...A better Blogger I shall be!

        Greetings from the heart of Accra my dear reader, indeed its been ages since you last read from my blog- Accept my apology for not feeding your eyes for some time now....lols! The truth is Ghanabakwamena has been engage with important appointments, projects and the like - Connectivity is no more a challenge. Wishing you well.... keep your eyes here for some Better Blogging.

        Hope you have fully recovered the loss to our folks from Zambia... No feuding Please! I know some players on the Ghanaian team may be on your wanted list too...
Kwarasey, Gyan, Boateng and others for some errors of some sort during play... as we wait to cling unto 3rd position... please support the stars! we can deal with other matters on return....that's only if they come home directly....lols!

Building Equity in Ghana!

Like the Philippines, Ghana has recently edged into the middle-income bracket, yet pockets of poverty remain there as well. An Executive Board delegation visited the West African country from 9 to 14 May to assess equity-building efforts undertaken by UNICEF – in tandem with the government and other partners.



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VIDEO: 21 June 2011 - Gail Farngalo, Counsellor to the Permanent Mission of Liberia to the UN, provides highlights from the report of a UNICEF Executive Board delegation to Ghana. Watch in RealPlayer

Gail Farngalo, Counsellor to the Permanent Mission of Liberia to the UN, provided highlights of the delegation’s report to the Executive Board. Ms. Farngalo pointed out that Ghana is on track to reach the Millennium Development Goal of halving extreme poverty. It also has one of the highest primary school enrolment rates on the continent. Still, she said, many obstacles remain.
Notably, Ms. Farngalo reported that Ghana is not on track to achieve MDGs 5 and 7, which call for reducing maternal mortality and expanding access to safe water and sanitation, respectively. She said the draft country programme for UNICEF Ghana would seek to close disparities in these and other critical areas in the coming years.

source: UNICEF

Nokia World

              On Wednesday October 26, 2011 and Thursday October 27, 2011, London played host to the biggest event on Nokia’s calendar, The Nokia World 2011. The event took place at ICC, Excel in London. The venue was packed with captivating talks, inspiring discussions, and fruitful networking opportunities. Nokia World will be a platform for Nokia to announce some new devices, such as the 1^st Nokia window phone device.

             The prestigious event also outlined Nokia’s plans for next year. Speakers at this year’s event included Stephen Elop, Chief Executive Officer of Nokia, Jo Harlow, Smart Devices at Nokia and Ilari Nurmi, Vice President of Product Marketing. About seventy-five (75) journalists from Africa and other European countries attended, on the ticket of Nokia, including Ms. Esther Awuah, a Business Journalist with Daily Guide.

Last year, Ghana was represented by Business and Financial Times’ Editor, Selasie Adjorlolo, where Nokia launched their Ovi application and held a developers conference.

According to the Head of Communications for Nokia West Africa, Osagie Ogunbuor, Nokia World provides the biggest platform for Nokia to share, interact and discuss it plans with the media and other stakeholders. It is also aimed at letting the media have a firsthand feel of what Nokia does around the world and this year’s event promises to be both exciting and educative.

Nokia Doles out 1 million Euros in App Developer Contest

               World’s leading mobile manufacturer, Nokia is living up to its promise to connect the next billion to the internet using its platform, the Nokia phone. One of the moves is to push for the development of quality applications for their S40 mobile platform. And Nokia is doing just that.

The Head of Nokia’s Ecosystem Developer Experience (EDX) for West Africa Teemu Kiijarvi said developers across the world stand a chance of winning a total of one million euros just by building apps and entering them for the competition tagged create4millions contest. Mr. Kiijarvi said the deadline for the submission of apps for the contest is now November 1. Speaking further on the choice of the S40 mobile platform, Mr. Kiijarvi it is the world’s largest mobile operating system and this aligns with Nokia’s strategy of connecting the next one billion people to the internet via mobile. 

                  According to him, Nokia is challenging developers to submit apps on social networking, games and entertainment, life improvement as well as news and locally relevant information apps. The winners in the global competition will share one million euros in price money.

Mr. Kiijarvi also disclosed that Nokia is also running a local version of this competition and the best application from West Africa will receive a prize of 5000 dollars and all the best 3 applications from West Africa will get an all-expense paid trip to Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona Spain to present West African developers. There are also special prizes that will be awarded to apps showcasing the best touch feature in an app; the best location-aware app; and the best overall Series 40 web app.

Media Enquiries

Osagie Ogunbor

osagie.ogunbor@nokia.com

Nokia C2-03 Reaches Ghanaian Market

Leading global phone manufacturer, Nokia, has added to the list of its dual SIM phone offerings in Ghana with the entry of C2-03. The phone, which was launched alongside Nokia X1-01, Nokia C2-00 recently, is third of the range of dual SIM phones Nokia has brought to the market.

          In a statement released to the media, Nokia C2-03 comes with Nokia'sunique Dual SIM capabilities including features that allow the user to personalize up to five SIM cards. It also boasts dedicated look and feel and an easy swap option that lets users change SIM cards in seconds without having to turn off the phone or remove the battery. The phone comes with new Nokia Maps - local maps and places of interest are pre-installed. This means users can view maps and plan routes when the phone is in offline mode, thereby saving on the cost of downloading maps over mobile networks.

                               

      Head of Communications, Nokia West Africa, Osagie Ogunbor said with the introduction of C2-03 the firm was offering users additional options to improve their experiences in the dual SIM range of phones. According to him, Nokia C2-03 comes with a touch and type feature that enables the use of finger tips to scroll through websites, phones and music.

‘’Unlike many touch-screen phones, there’s a slide-out keypad for fast, easy typing like your computer would,’’ he said.

          

          General Manager, Nokia West Africa, James Rutherfoord, said that Nokia C2-03 is very affordable and competitive amongst its peers as consumers can get more of what they desire. Some offerings that users have, he said, include easy access to Facebook, applications, email, maps and the Nokia Life Tools.

          He stated further, ‘’the phone delivers a great internet browsing experience through the data compression technology of the Nokia browser, which keeps the costs of surfing low and speeds up page downloads to benefit both consumers and operators’’.

Mr. Rutherford, explained that the Nokia C2-03 offers users some unique features that sets it apart from other dual sims phones. “C2-03 is the first ever touch and type dual SIM phone to feature easy swap, a feature that is unique to Nokia phones. It is the first time devices are shipped with new Nokia browser that allows users access the Internet faster, easier and more affordably.”

Nokia Dual-Sim Range x1-01, C2-00 & C2-03 Launched in Ghana

The Silverbird Cinema, Accra Mall was the venue. The Nokia West Africa Team, the Press and of course Nokia fans and lovers had all gathered to witness the outdooring of new classy dual-sim range X1-01, C2-00 and the C2-03….stay tuned to ghanabakwamenas’ blog for more on Nokia and reviews.

                        The New Dual Sim handset Nokia X1-01

Mr. Ludovic Falcou, the Country Manager welcomed all present at the launch and mentioned it was always a pleasure bringing good news like this to us, Nokia wants to be a leading brand and currently has innovation as hallmark you can always count on. He mentioned the new products bring to the table innovation. He thereafter introduced and officially launched the new brands Nokia X1-01- “Mixed for music”, “this device is a very nice loud music dual-sim handset young people would love…“ The device allows you to continually enjoy your favourite music at 106 decibels yes; you read right 106 decibels for over 24 hours non-stop, specifically Thirty Six (36) hours long- very competitive. The C2-00 also a dual-sim handset, very stylish and quality too goes a step higher – helps you connect to friends, family and loved ones all the time. If you are like me and would like to manage cost by visiting social media, the C2-00 is your taste!

To complete the dual sim range, there was a surprise package, the C2-03 a slide, touch and type was launched. I will bring you an ‘in-focus’ review on these sleek and sassy handsets…lols! Mr. Olumide Balogun– Product Manager took all and sundry through a quick review of all the products launched. 

                       The sleek & Sexy Nokia C2-03 slide open

Head of Marketing, Nokia West Africa- Mr. Reuben Onwubiko mentioned the new Nokia dual range of phones were eco-friendly and allows a consumer to save cost on data, as much as 90% as you surf the web. Mr. Osagie Ogunbor, Communications Manager also threw light on Nokia’s commitment to its social responsibility in Ghana e.g. the Enterprise without borders initiative has seen over 300 students through education successfully and mentioned there was more to come.

                                              The Nokia C2-00, grey.                         

          Now, onto why you must grab one for yourself and loved ones…..The New Dual-Sim Range of handsets are Trendy, Robust and simply durable, reliable, battery lasts long, come in functional designs, the Nokia X1-01 takes up to 16gb mmc and C2-00 takes up 32gb mmc of music and videos. 

They all optimize network coverage and cost, and come with an external sim slot - an easy swap feature (first ever to be introduced on the market by Nokia) that allows you to swap sim without turning off the phone or restarting, very innovative and smart huh!, the C2-03 has Nokia Map and Ghana is featured on so you won’t get lost …lols! Always look for a Nokia warranty sticker on your pack with “VALID ONLY IN GHANA” written on. An SMS check will soon be introduced to help consumers confirm if handsets they’ve purchased are genuine. I know you are itching to know the prices; they’re all under USD$100. Prices range from a cool Ghc65 to Ghc110.

Media Enquiries:

Osagie Ogunbor

Communications Manager,

Tel. : +2347064186685

Email : osagie.ogunbor@nokia.com