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April 15, 2009
Strategies for Digital Marketing
Understanding how to leverage today's technology

Judging from all the social media frenzy, doing business these days has kicked into high gear. If you have learned how to jump in, how do you know if your efforts are effective and how should you plan for the future? The Portland State University Internet Strategy workshop series offers much help in this ever-changing environment. Register for any or all of the coming three workshops, taught by Portland leading experts in digital marketing.

Starting April 24 - Kent Lewis, Anvil Media, Intro to eMarketing.
Starting May 8 - John Hartman, Feedia, Social Media and Web 2.0.
Starting May 29 - Kent Lewis, Anvil Media, Search Engine Marketing.

www.pdc.pdx.edu/iStrategy.
Visit our Facebook page: PSU Internet Strategy Workshops
InnoTech 2009
April 22-23 at the Oregon Convention Center

Don't miss the sixth annual InnoTech Oregon business and technology innovation conference and expo, April 22 and 23. Attend the general sessions and our PSU/SAO Brain Theater booth on April 23 or register for one of the two day summits, such as the Emarketing Summit@InnoTech, to catch all the events. Featured presentations include: Yes We Did: Strategic Insights and Social Media from the Campaign that Changed History by Rahaf Harfoush, New Media Strategist, member of Obama's social media team, & associated with World Economic Forum and more...

Register at www.innotechoregon.com using the following Discount Codes:
1) PSU203: complimentary admission to exhibit hall only
2) EMS20AT: $129 for eMarketing Summit ($149 normal)
3) EASY4T: $40 exhibit and keynote luncheon ($60 normal)
Summer Classes and Certificates
May 15 Early Registration Deadline

The Multimedia program offers courses and certificates in digital media, taught by 20 industry leaders. Summer registration is available and the Early Registration deadline is May 15.

Video Production for the Web (MP417-309A)
Video Flash: Rich Content Creation (MF307-309A)
Video Flash: Actionscript (MF308-309A)
Video Flash: Video Development (MF310-309A)
Flash Boot Camp (MF313-309A)
Dreamweaver: Website Development (MW406-309A)
XHTML & CSS (MP308-309A)
Business Strategies for New Media (MP400-309A)

Register now for these upcoming courses or begin your certificate in summer term (consulting available).

Add these Spring courses
Intro to eMarketing starts Apr 24
Adobe Photoshop 1 starts Apr 25
Social Media and Web 2.0 starts May 8
Search Engine Marketing starts May 29

Visit www.pdc.pdx.edu/mmedia/schedule for a complete listing
WebVisionary Awards 2009
Submissions Open

Awards ceremony held on May 21 at Portland's Bagdad Theatre

Have a project of which you're particularly proud or just want to strut your stuff in front of your peers? The Webvisionary Awards recognizes outstanding work in categories that range from Web apps to community sites. The entries are judged by leading visionaries in design, technology, advertising, and business strategy.

Enter Today

WebVisions 2009 coming to Portland May 20-22, 2009, at the Oregon Convention Center
About the Multimedia Professional
Retooling your skills for today and tomorrow

The Multimedia Professional Program (MPP) is part of the School of Extended Studies, Professional Development Center at Portland State University, and offers university, accredited classes taught by top Portland interactive developers, designers, and executives. Read more.... Classes are structured to meet needs of current business professionals and may be taken as individual courses or as part of a certificate. Internet Strategy workshops are held in the Urban Studies Center. This year evening and weekend lab classes are held in the new state-of-the-art Broadway Lab on SW Broadway and Jefferson. Contact program manager, Jennifer Portis, with questions at portisj@pdx.edu or 503-725-4803.
Research for new courses
Please give us your input

The Professional Development Center is researching courses for a business certificate in creativity and innovation. To help shape the program, please complete an online survey

The survey should take less than five minutes, and you'll be entered to win a $25 gift certificate to Powells Books. The survey closes on May 30, 2009.
In this issue:
Internet Strategy workshops
Innotech 2009
Summer Classes/Certificates
WebVisionary Awards
About MPP
Survey
PSU's Internet Strategy courses add a lot to your business. See what participants are saying.

"I was able to take classroom information and go straight out and use it in my business." - marketing/SEO consultant
"Current up-to-date, excellent content!"
"I learned lots of things to apply to my job."


Certificate program Advising is available. Email Jennifer Portis, Program Manager, at portisj@pdx.edu or call 503 725-4803 for an appointment.


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