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carmen replied on November 20, 2009 21:16 to the question "College Student seeking advice on developing career path" in mediabistro.com:

Hi Lisa,

Our video on demand library (http://www.mediabistro.com/ondemandvi...) and self-paced courses (http://www.mediabistro.com/selfpaced) are two great ways to get a feel for what our continuing education program offers.

Let me know if you have any questions about them.

Carmen

carmen replied on November 20, 2009 19:07 to the question "College Student seeking advice on developing career path" in mediabistro.com:

Hi Lisa, in a few months, you'll be a part of the professional pool, so I welcome you to join us then. You can even get a head start with any of our continuing education courses that fit your interests.

In New York, we have parties a few times per year for recent college graduates. Please register on our site and check off the categories that interest you and you'll receive information about related events and offerings. (Just sign up for the Media Happenings email and Party Invites).

Thanks for reaching out to us.

Carmen

carmen replied on September 21, 2009 17:12 to the question "Event Planning" in mediabistro.com:

Hi Beth, we aren't offering that seminar in LA yet. But I have good news: We have a new four-week online class that's a very thorough Introduction to Event planning taught by Laura Lachman, who's worked as an events manager for Vogue.
http://www.mediabistro.com/courses/ca...

I hope you can join us for the class!

Carmen

carmen replied on September 14, 2009 17:10 to the problem "Missing "How To Edit a Recipe" Video" in mediabistro.com:

I'm glad you like the Pitch Slams. We'll make it a point to include more editors in the videos in production. Keep the feedback coming. We love it!

carmen replied on September 14, 2009 15:45 to the problem "Missing "How To Edit a Recipe" Video" in mediabistro.com:

Presto-fixo! Hi Mindy, the problem has been corrected. Thanks very much for bringing it to our attention. Please let me know what you think of your Mediabistro On Demand subscription. Like good DJs, we're always taking requests for new content. --Carmen

carmen replied on September 14, 2009 15:06 to the problem "Missing "How To Edit a Recipe" Video" in mediabistro.com:

Hi Mindy, we're checking this now and will update you shortly. Thanks for bringing this issue to my attention. --Carmen

carmen replied on January 07, 2009 16:43 to the idea "Recession specials..." in mediabistro.com:

Hi Elle, thanks for writing. Each year we offer more than 200 seminars that are priced at $65 for three-hours of intensive instruction from our instructors.

The current list is here:
http://tinyurl.com/9sooyq

Some of them are available at Mediabistro On Demand for a $25 monthly subscription.
http://www.mediabistro.com/ondemandvi...

If you'd like help picking what's right for you, just give our education department a call at 888-589-1963.

I hope this helps.

Carmen

carmen replied on January 07, 2009 16:34 to the idea "Please cut costs of online courses" in mediabistro.com:

Hello Online,

Thanks for the suggestion. We've been offering special deals for our users to help out during this time. We also have a volunteer program for users who live in cities where we run events. Volunteers earn credit toward our courses.

At any time, you can call (888-589-1963) or email (learn.info AT mediabistro.com) our education team to find out about any special deals we're running. We want to help.

Carmen

carmen replied on January 06, 2009 15:53 to the question "Class transcripts, please" in mediabistro.com:

Thanks for the suggestion. Do you know about our video library, Mediabistro On Demand?
http://www.mediabistro.com/ondemandvi...

They're essentially visual transcripts of our best panels, speakers, and tutorials. You can access the whole shebang for $25 and each video comes with a Crib Sheet that summarizes the information and provides links to resources.

Hope that helps

carmen replied on December 18, 2008 21:30 to the idea "Classes too expensive" in mediabistro.com:

Dear Job Seeker,

I'm so glad you wrote. We have a very active volunteer program for people with limited funds. If you volunteer at our events, you get to come to them for free and earn credit toward our courses. Just email me (carmen AT mediabistro.com) with your special skills (photography, ushering, etc) and we'll add you to our volunteer list.

Carmen

carmen replied on December 11, 2008 15:51 to the idea "Reinventing Yourself - Getting A New Career" in mediabistro.com:

Hi mam462,

Here's preliminary information about our January panel, "This Just In: The Changing Face of Journalism."

http://www.mediabistro.com/courses/ca...

In February, we're offering a panel that's focused on media careers. It should post in the next two weeks at this link:
http://www.mediabistro.com/

In the meantime, can you give me a call? An nytimes reporter is pursuing a story and is possibly interested in interviewing you. You can reach me at 212-547-7930 or carmen AT mediabistro.com.

Thanks!

carmen replied on December 11, 2008 15:35 to the idea "Idea for course and msg board." in mediabistro.com:

Erin, I'm so happy you liked the seminar! A message board for our courses is a great idea. We're currently exploring plans for features like that in our ed dept. In the meantime, I recommend starting a thread in our overall forum here.
http://www.mediabistro.com/bbs/
You'll get feedback from past students and other people from our community.

In the meantime, let me know your question and I'll get an answer from your instructor, pronto.

Thanks for the bonus course idea for Online Producers (of the future). We'll try to make it happen.

carmen replied on November 24, 2008 18:32 to the idea "Hold research class in Chicago" in mediabistro.com:

Thanks for this suggestion. I'll use it to goad Don into heading to the Midwest (but, oh, winter is going to be a tough sell).

In the meantime, you can find some of Don's best research tips in this Mediabistro On Demand video:

How to Search Google Like a Pro
Research experts share search tips that will save time and get the results you want
http://www.mediabistro.com/search-goo...

thanks for checking in.

carmen replied on November 24, 2008 18:28 to the idea "Reinventing Yourself - Getting A New Career" in mediabistro.com:

Myswriter, I have some recommendations for you:

There's a great inside look at the book publishing industry in this video from our Mediabistro On Demand library:
The Secrets Behind Book Publishing
With authors, agents, and editors from Knopf, HarperCollins, Random House and The New York Times Book Review
http://www.mediabistro.com/secrets-be...

I'd also recommend this as a good overview:
When Life Throws You a Curve: Responding To Industry Changes That Affect Your Career
A panel discussion about your place in the evolution of the media
http://www.mediabistro.com/media-indu...

thanks for checking in!

carmen replied on November 24, 2008 18:18 to the idea "Recession specials..." in mediabistro.com:

Thanks for the idea, Elle. Our program is set up to offer low-cost nibbles for people with tight budgets and limited time:

Check out our On Demand Video Crash Courses that provide tutorials for just $15 on topics like Becoming a Blog Star and Writing an Arts & Culture Review: http://www.mediabistro.com/ondemandvi...

Our one-night, three-hour seminars are a recession-ready value at $75 for the night.
Full seminar list here: http://tinyurl.com/5jxubq

And for those who want ongoing instructor interaction, we're offering a $50 coupon off multi-week classes purchased during the month of December. We'll post the link here when the page is ready.

Thanks for checking in.

carmen replied on October 06, 2008 14:54 to the problem "I keep trying to attach my document but the screen shows an error. Help!" in mediabistro.com:

Hi there. Are you applying for a mediabistro course? Two quick solutions: email the file to learn.info AT mediabistro.com or call 212-389-2000 and we can help you immediately.