Phenomenon of the ‘Selfie’

The ‘Selfie’.. The ‘Self Potrait’ of the Digital Age A form of self expression? A sign of becoming a self absorbed generation? or  A harmless fad and a bit of fun?    (Oxford Doctionaries Word of the Year) A Trend of the Digital Generation It has become a trend amongst smartphone users, celebrities, athletes and politicians have been seen joining in on the trend too. The infamous ‘selfie’ has even reached outer space. On Christmas Eve last year astronaut Mike Hopkins captured one of the greatest selfies of all time during a spacewalk to allow the crew to change out a

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Bullying In The Digital Age

The Challenge for Schools in 2014 Digital Training Institutes Head Mentor JSB will be attending La Touche Trainings Bullying in the Digital Age Conference on Saturday 29th March in the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin 8. One of the biggest challenges facing school managment in 2014 is dealing with bullying online. This one day conference  will provide up-to-date knowledge and practical guidance from experts who will share the benefit of their expertise and experience in this area.  On the day the conference will cover: – The tecnical and legal safeguards around Cyberbullying. –Legal issues around allegations of bullying, Duty of care owed

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Getting Social on St. Patrick’s Day

 Tips & Tricks to Get Your Brand Noticed This St. Patrick’s Weekend You can never go wrong with playing up the holidays. Create a buzz on your Social Platforms this St. Patrick’s weekend and bring the hype of the holiday to your business. What is great about doing this is that it is simple and definitely worth it for your business.   Let’s take a look at what some big brands out there have done to create a buzz around their brand on St. Patrick’s Day. #IrelandInspires Fáilte Ireland released a video on the 13th of March this year that

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Nominee in OMiG First Ever Awards!

Online Marketing in Galway Awards With almost 200 applicants in Galway City and Countys’ first ever Online Marketing Awards we are delighted to announce that Digital Training Institute is a nominee in the Online Marketing in Galway Awards.  The OMiG Awards is run by a group of volunteers all part of the Online Marketing in Galway network, the Awards and Prizes are funded by main partners, Galway County and City Enterprise Boards, Connacht Tribune and sponsors; Tree Light Pictures, Cantec Printers Galway, IMS Marketing, Galway Technology Centre, Digital Marketing Institute, City Web, Touchwood.ie, Tim Tetlow, Julia Dunin Photography and iON

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