Marketing for translators: what works and what doesn't

Format: Webinar presentations
Topic: Marketing for translators
Course summary
Start time:Oct 21, 2014 13:00 GMT     Add to calendar

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Language:Inglese
Summary:Do you want to understand what actually works and what doesn't in terms of marketing for translators? Do you want to avoid wasting money and learn how to make the most of what you already have? In one hour we will explore different marketing options so you will understand how to pick what suits you and learn how to use it.
Description
In one hour you will learn how to choose the right marketing tools and use them the right way to increase your presence and find more clients.
Target audience
- Experienced translators
- Young translators
- Translators willing to improve their marketing skills
Learning objectives
This course will give you an overview of the most relevant available marketing tools. It will guide you through different fields and options, will show you how to use every tool and custom it according to your needs and goals.
You will learn how to:
• compare the available marketing options
• find the right marketing options
• choose and mix different channels
• use free tools
• choose how to evaluate payment options
• set up a marketing campaign
• create a marketing strategy and evaluate the results
Prerequisites
• Basic understanding of marketing
Program
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Content:
• Marketing for translators basics:
- why do we need it?
- what is that we need to know about that
- what works and what doesn't work: a personal, honest confession.
- how to avoid expensive services and make the most of what we know
• Choose the right option:
- find your target market
- learn how to communicate with your target market
- what are the most effective tools
- more options you might not know
• Create a marketing plan that works
• Checking and updating your marketing strategy
• Targeted campaigns
• Promotional ideas and tips

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• access to webinar session.
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Virtual platform system requirements
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Virtual platform system requirements

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• Required: Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
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• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Required: Intel processor (1GB of RAM or better recommended)

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• Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended)
• Speakers or headset (USB headset recommended)
• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.

Recommendations

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Created by
Sara Colombo    View feedback | View all courses
Bio: Sara is a qualified En-Fr-Sp>Italian translator with 6 years of experience within the marketing, business and CE/medical devices fields backed by relevant working experience in the marketing industry.

She is also the author of the book ‘Balance Your Words. Stepping in the translation Industry’ and a blogger at www.saracolombotranslations.com
A marketer by heart, Sara loves to use social media to connect with peers but also to find new markets and niches. To get in touch with her connect through Twitter (@sc_translations), LinkedIn (Sara Colombo), Facebook (Sara Colombo Translations) or visit her blog!
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