Events

In addition to hosting and presenting at our own social networking seminars in London, these are just some of the speaking engagements John Coupland has been commissioned for during the last few months:2012

The Business Show, Olympia, London. (The UK’s biggest business show). All sessions overflowed.

Host and Co-Speaker: LinkedIn & Twitter Seminar, London. Fully booked. http://linkd.in/xEUBq3 with Rick Itzkowich, (“The LinkedIn Guy”, California).

Social Media Week® 7 Seminars – all fully booked. E.g:  http://goo.gl/25uZw

Rugby School Careers Convention, Rugby School

http://www.rugbyschool.net/2012-careers-convention

Details: Speaker (Panel 6) http://goo.gl/iRwX1

Photos:http://goo.gl/NEsrU

Hotelympia 2012 Excel, London. Speaker: 3 engagements:

Main stage: “Social Visualisation”

Hospa Hub: Building Targeted Networks

Hospa Hub: Mobile Socialisation

Podcast interviews 2012

Guest: ‘Your London Business’. It includes two strategic tips http://bit.ly/HqA1tI Interviewer: George Montgomery.

Guest: ‘Networking Giants Radio Show’: Recorded to be released soon. Interviewer: Rob Brown

Book

John’s book, ‘Accelerate Your Social Media‘, published on 22nd November 2012 during his speaking enagements at the UK’s biggest business exhibition, The Business Show, Olympia London on 22nd & 23rd November.

Photos: http://bit.ly/ACCELerateBookLaunch

Book launch celebration, Piccadilly, London: http://bit.ly/ACCELerateCelebration

2011

Association of Interior Specialists (AIS) AGM , RAF Museum, London

Host and Co-Speaker: ‘Social Media SMART”, FSB’s “We Mean Business” Fairfield Halls, Croydon (Sold-out at 100. Total no. of attendees at the exhibition 800+. We led the FSB’s social media campaign too and exceeded their attendee targets).

Speaker at numerous ‘The Sales Roadshow’ Seminars, Kent, covering various social networking topics.

Speaker at “Mobile, Social Media and Business Now!” Greenwich.  ‘Social Media Sling’ (Singapore’s Digital Economy).

I found that John was both very knowledgeable and insightful about using Social Media. As a presenter, he definitely got people’s attention and made it fun and interesting. John also used a lot of personal examples and he is someone who is “Walking his talk.” 

Great to hear that attendees are since realizing ROI as a direct result of our event!” March 8, 2012

1^st Rick Itzkowich, Trainer and Speaker, Rick Itzkowich Consulting

Social Media Week®

Video testimonials on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/johnnetworkerplus  Also written, eg:

“I have attended several seminars hosted by John on social media. Prior to the seminars I considered myself reasonably knowledgeable on the subject as part of ‘Generation Y’, how wrong I was! 
John is able to present information to a diverse range of people and explain everything from the most basic concepts through to little tricks and tips for getting the most use out of your social media, all in a way that everyone is able to follow and understand. A very engaging speaker I would strongly recommend attending one of his seminars for both a learning experience and as a networking event.” March 5, 2012

Top qualities: Expert, Good value, Creative

1^st Ben Beavers

“The great Henry Ford once said that: “Obstacles are those frightful things you can see when you take your eyes off your goal.” 

Having met and brainstormed with John Coupland at the “Social Media Week London” seminars, I now classify him as a modern day Henry Ford. He is a naturally gifted problem solver and brilliantly forward thinking social media tactician. It’s no wonder he is the award winning e-business expert that businesses are lining up to work with. 

If you have the opportunity to go to one of his training seminars or just have a friendly chat, you will very quickly realize why John stands out from the crowd. He helps you overcome your online obstacles and keeps you focused on your end goals.” March 9, 2012

1^st Mark Hughes, Social Media Marketing, Funky Social Media

Rugby School Careers Convention

“Dear Mr Coupland,

I would just like to say, a very big thank you for your support in speaking at the Careers Convention.

The day was a huge success, we have had some fantastic feedback from attending pupils who very much appreciate the opportunity and the time you have given.

Please see below one comment that has been received from a pupil:

“I now know what I want to do and how to go about achieving it”.

Very many thanks again,

Best wishes.

Mrs Harry Higgins

Rugby School Careers Department”

(E-mail dated 14^th February 2012)

Hotelympia 2012

Testimonials due, however these were the organisers:

Stirling Johnstone (Main Stage)  Sophie Allcock (Hospa Hub)

2011

Association of Interior Specialists (AIS) AGM

 “John presented on social media at the Association of Interior Specialists, AIS AGM on the impact of social media on members’ businesses. He prepared a thought provoking, relevant demonstration of how companies can take advantage of the opportunities presented through new methods of communication with clients. 
John’s delivery is precise, polished and was extremely well received by the audience. I would not hesitate to recommend him and re-use him in the future.” June 16, 2011

Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative

1^st David Frise

‘Social Media SMART”, FSB’s “We Mean Business”

“I attended the mini-SMART Workshop at the We Mean Business Event in Croydon: The content was enlightening and the format of the workshop brilliant, with interactive sessions, videos and lively and supportive group discussions.

Topics were only briefly covered in the mini-session, but I’ve taken away and used ideas already. Hungry for more, I will be taking up the full workshop offer: to learn how to focus my new media strategy to get the best use of it in the very little time each day brings!”November 8, 2011

1^st Elspeth Lucy Holmes FCA, Business Improvement Specialist, Pro-actions LLP

‘The Sales Roadshow’ Seminars

“John is quite character-resourceful, creative and aware. He’s been hugely supportive in the time that we’ve worked together on the Sales Roadshow and I very much appreciate this. 

He has great inter-personal skills as well as being highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about social media. His forward thinking attitude means that he is ideally placed to see the next new trend or sales possibility- if you don’t already know John, make sure that you do so soon!” March 9, 2011

1^st Louisa Felstead, Owner, Facilitator

“I’ve seen John present twice now, and each time his presentations (on different subjects) have been highly motivational and entertaining. John not only knows his “stuff” but engages with his audience to ensure that not only does he get his message across, but that he also pitches his message appropriately. There are Social Media Experts. But then there is John!” July 2, 2011

1^st Andy Snook | Performance Evaluator & Mentor, Director, Performance Evaluations Limited

“I was privileged to meet John at a Sales Roadshow event earlier in the year, where he was presenting. John’s knowledge and passion for social media together with his approachable nature, makes him someone you need and want to know. Since then we have met and spoken many times. Johns understanding of how best to get social media working for your business is invaluable – I am going to be getting John involved in a new venture I have planned – as I know this will be a key ingredient crucial to making it a success.” July 5, 2011

Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative

1^st Debbie Hunt  << Debbie Hunt, Lexus Hatfield, has since become one of our clients for social media marketing.

“Mobile, Social Media and Business Now!”

“John brings his deep knowledge of the Asian mobile social networking scene to the UK with great effect. Western ideas of mobile lag many years behind Singapore and Japan, so John’s perspective is of great value to advertisers seeking new ways of engaging in the mobile revolution.” December 11, 2011

1^st Tim Belfall, Founder and co Director, ARL Mobile Ltd

Others and details of awards may be found in John’s LinkedIn profile: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/networkerplus