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It Takes a Village: Working Together Online

On November 2, people from across the state are invited to learn how they can master online tools and techniques for telling their story.  During Superstorm Sandy we watched stories of crises and heartbreak unfold on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram; watching as our homes collapsed and roller coasters washed out to sea.  With the power outages hitting nearly the 
entire state, people turned to their smartphones to stay connected with what was happening.

Today, even more people are getting their news and information from online sources.  So if you have a story to tell, or a message for FEMA and the New Jersey authorities, or a pressing issue for your neighbors – you have to take your message to where the people are, online.

Which is why The Citizens Campaign, NJ News Commons, Jersey Shore Hurricane News, Monmouth University, and Creative NJ are co-hosting a free training on the tools and techniques for communicating online.

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“It Takes a Village: Working Together Online” will be Saturday, November 2 from 9am-1pm at Monmouth University’s Club at Magill Commons in West Long Branch. 

The session is focused on teaching people how to use basic online tools that are available to everyone, as well as new techniques for telling a compelling 
story. 

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This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. To register visit thecitizenscampaign.org or call (732) 548-9798.  Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided to our guests at no costs. 

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