Presentation for IABC Europe EMELI in London on how the Belgian chapter launched it's social network using ning.

1. Taking beIABC online Putting the socialback into social network

2. A Tale of Sex, Money, Geniusand Betrayal

4. The Story of our social network http://be-iabc.ning.com/

6. Getting started: An event An idea A tool Active individuals A conversation

7. An idea Let’s walk the talk IABC is a Social Network Everyone has a network This could work

8. A tool

9. Connecting the event, the idea and the tool

10. Active individuals

11. Active individuals

12. A conversation

13. Beyond the event Slow and steady growth of the ning community People meeting online then offline Different conversations starting around a variety of topics

14. Engaged discussions

17. Joining the network beyond IABC

18. Organizing events

19. Sharing knowledge

20. Getting feedback

21. Going beyond ning

22. Going forward Web as organization hub (with ning at the core) Expanding the network Connecting internationally (Europe!) Organizing events Sharing knowledge Republishing information Getting people to know each other Follow-up networking Build your personal brand and profile

24. Today: Engagement discussion Started conversation online on Wednesday Get feedback Continue conversation online Join us and engage! www.IABC.be

25. Rules for success Integration is key: offline-online Make the connection often The community needs engaged activists Animators and welcoming committee is key Invest time and energy into the community by sharing relevant content Don’t worry about the skeptics…

27. Thank youPhilip weiss - phil@zn.bepresident iabc belgium