Webinar: The CFG Social Media Experts Panel Returns

January 22, 2024 Editor Event webinar

One of the highlights of the Canadian Freelance Guild's 2023 Summer Academy was the first gathering of the Social Media Experts Panel. Six months on, it's time for an update on navigating the messy world of social media.

This time, the panel will methodically work their way through the top social media platforms to talk about the good, the bad and the horrible.

Our Presenters

Vanessa and Mina are confirmed, and we're hoping Caroline will also be able to join.

This webinar is part of the Canadian Freelance Guild's Business of Freelancing series.

The CFG Social Media Experts Panel Returns

Online: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
$5 for members
$20 for non-members

You can register for this webinar right here.

Learn more about the cost and benefits of membership in the CFG on this webpage.

The link to the Zoom webinar will be sent to you via email about half an hour before the start time.

Please check your spam or junk folders if you can't find the email, and contact organizer@canadianfreelanceguild.ca if you haven't received the link 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. This webinar will be recorded and posted to the CFG Video-On-Demand site. Once posted, all paid registrants will receive a link and instructions on how to view.

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