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Compers killed the Competition

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Budding brands and those with gazillions of fans alike have one thing in common - a hunger to give things away.

When you're looking at a report suggesting that the start-up cost of client acquisition through AdWords or traditional marketing is nearly always higher than the initial purchase price of your product, it's extremely tempting to brainstorm your way down to the lowest form of marketing...the give-away. Let me argue that we must not and should not go there.

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Apps World - Where the Global App Market Meets

Apps World has grown to be one of the leading global multi-platform events in the mobile industry. With over 5000 industry professionals expected for two days of high level insight. With 10 workshop tracks, 1-1 meetings, speed networking, parties, and awards the event will be tackling a spectrum of issues across the app ecosystem.

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Date: 2 October 2012
Location: Earls Court 2, UK

Deadline Extended for UKTI Multi-Sector Mission to China, led by Lord Green (May '12)

Beijing Skyline

The deadline for UKTI's high profile Trade Mission to China (taking place 28th May - 1st June 2012) has been extended to end of play, Wednesday 25th April.

The multi-sector mission, which will be led by Lord Green, Minister of State for Trade & Investment, is timed to coincide with the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) and will also include a "UK Day" Showcase with networking and bespoke b2b meetings, networking with Chinese government officials and more.

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Win Tickets to Search Marketing Expo - SMX London (15th - 16th May)

SMX

This year's Search Marketing Expo - SMX London (15th - 16th May 2012) will be held at Chelsea Football Club and is being hosted by Chris Sherman and Danny Sullivan, the acknowledged industry thought leaders on search marketing. Joining the event will be Amit Singhal, head of Google's core ranking team, who'll be the opening keynote speaker.

We're delighted the organisers have offered two lucky Chinwaggers the chance to win a free conference ticket worth approx £890.00.

Entering the competition could not be easier, simply follow the link below, complete the form and a ticket could be yours. 

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Bacon

Bacon is a conference by developers, for developers. Come along to be inspired, keep up to date with the latest tech and connect to world leaders in data science, web development and hardware. Hear from some of the leading startups and meet with top hackers. Speakers include Hilary Mason (bit.ly), Zach Holman (GitHub) and Chris Haseman (Tumblr).

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Date: 20 April 2012
Location: The Mermaid Conference & Events Centre, UK

On The Edge Manchester

Take part in an incredible journey of discovery as On The Edge hosts marketing’s leading figures, ensuring this provocative one-day conference and networking event is packed with insights guaranteed to get you and your team thinking. Challenging theories and questioning creativity is just the start.

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Date: 27 June 2012
Location: Radisson Edwardian, UK

Over the Air 2012

The 5th annual Over the Air will be held on Friday the 1st of Saturday the 2nd of June at Bletchley Park - for two days up to 600 mobile developers & designers will be based at Station X, hacking in the shadows of the WWII Enigma & Lorenz code-breakers.

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Date: 1 June 2012
Location: Bletchley Park, UK

PROGRESSIVE .NET TUTORIALS 2012

Skills Matter are delighted to announce the fifth annual Progressive .NET Tutorials, a 3-day conference packed with hands-on, interactive sessions! With experts Matthew Baxter-Reynolds, Dylan Beattie, Ian Cooper, Jeremy Miller, Mark Rendle and Don Syme

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Date: 29 May 2012
Location: The Skills Matter eXchange, UK

WebVisions Barcelona

Punch up your knowledge of web and mobile design and technology while having a great time in Barcelona. WebVisions – July 4-7 2012. http://webvisionsevent.com

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Date: 4 July 2012
Location: Pompeu Fabra University, ES

The Spring Hackathon

A two-day hackathon in which developers compete and collaborate to build web and mobile apps for small high street businesses.

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Date: 28 April 2012
Location: Central Working, UK

Thinking Digital Conference 2012

Thinking Digital; a 3 day event drawing exceptional talent from the worlds of tech, media, science & arts. We attract speakers from around the world to share their wisdom & experiences. Speakers in May include Alan Moore, Aimee di Marco, Tom Scott & Kevin Slavin. Guests take part in workshops & many social activities. Follow us @ThinkingDigital

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Date: 29 May 2012
Location: The Sage Gateshead, UK

Intro to social media workshop

Delegates will gain a practical understanding of how social media can be deployed to radically change the way organisations communicate with stakeholders.They will be introduced to the role of different social media platforms and will receive practical tips and ideas on how to introduce social media programmes into their own organisations.

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Date: 28 May 2012
Location: Chartered Institute of Public Relations, UK

Google analytics workshop

A mixture of theory, practical exercises, group discussions and hand-outs.

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Date: 18 June 2012
Location: Chartered Institute of Public Relations, UK

Digital marketing workshop

Delegates will develop a better understanding of the alternative digital marketing tools and techniques available as well as their appropriate use and measurement.

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Date: 11 April 2012
Location: Chartered Institute of Public Relations, UK

Digital Shoreditch 2012

Digital Shoreditch is the festival celebrating the outstanding creative, technical and entrepreneurial talent of East London and Tech City. The festival will run from May 21st to June 1st 2012 and will be highlighting the thriving digital and tech talent from Clerkenwell to Stratford, Old Street to Bethnal Green and Dalston to the City and beyond.

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Date: 21 May 2012
Location: Digital Shoreditch HQ, UK