what we do
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Athena has helped sharpen our organisation's mission and vision, enhanced our media performance and helped us identify a clearer vision about how to reach our most important constituencies.
training
Athena Media Training was launched in May 2009 and since then we've launched training workshops in podcasting, online content, social media for business, and public speaking. Our workshops are extremely cost effective with costs from €100 for a half day session and full day workshops from €165 and we have lots of client testimonials showing how valuable these training sessions have been.
Athena Media has trained over 250 businesses in communications and social media and online content. We also offer bespoke training within organisations and have developed and designed workshops and training modules for specific organisations including the Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship, Derry City Council and, most recently, the Irish Times. Athena Media is currently the social media trainer for the Dublin City Enterprise Board and the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland.
Athena Media's workshops use relevant and current national and international case studies and help decision-makers make the most of their business, and improve and hone their skills. Each workshop has a maximum 15 people; the small group size makes it easier for participants to communicate and engage.
Our upcoming workshops include:
Half day Twitter Business workshop on Monday 2nd April. The workshop provides an easy to grasp guide to twitter usage and, most importantly, it will outline the legal and rights based issues for businesses and professionals.
Half day course on Presenting in Public. The workshop is a practical approach to the art of public speaking and will also tutor delegates in media interviews, both radio and television. Our workshop takes place on Thursday 5th April.
One day introduction to podcasting for beginners on Saturday 14th of April with Podcasting 101. The workshop designed for people and businesses who want to learn the basics of online content, with particular focus on audio podcasting.
One day Social Media and Online Content for Business course is on the Friday 4th May which gets you behind all the trends driving change online and introduces you to all the relevant platforms.
Come along to our half day Facebook for Business workshop on Friday 8th June and we will get you behind the professional use of facebook by creating business pages and adverts.
For more information on our workshops coming up please click here. and join us on facebook here.
Here's what some of our participants say:
“I now have a much better understanding of the value of social media to the business of MMI and the different purpose of the different media..” Dr. Ruth Barrington - Molecular Medicine Ireland
Social Media for Business Workshop
“Its a must for anyone in the entertainment industry. Because its too important not to now about it and while this course was certainly full of content it was not intimidating. ” Jack L, Singer
Social Media for Business Workshop
“It was eye-opening. I have discovered a number of potentially interesting tools and managed to overcome my reluctance to engage with social media.” Myles Dungan - Radio Presenter, Producer
Social Media for Business Workshop
“What I really liked about Helen Shaw and Athena Media's workshop on Twitter was the why. Why was Twitter growing so successfully? Why did people engage so enthusiastically with it? And why is this so significant. The how of it all, the nuts and bolts can be learnt quickly, but Helen managed to contextualise Twitter, as a phenomenon in itself but also as part of the bigger social media experience. If you are interested in demystifying Twitter and you want to know why this might be a good thing, then check out Athena Media.” Maretta Dillon - Freelance Arts Consultant
Twitter Business Strategy Workshop
“The Athena Media workshop was very informative and insightful and pointed out useful information that I can apply to my business” Tara Flanagan - TLC Marketing
Twitter Business Strategy Workshop
"I found the practical demonstrations of how to use the tools, and where to click very useful, as this is exactly where one gets stumped when trying to use the software."
“As we continue the process of positioning our company to meet the digital challenges which lie ahead, Athena’s expertise and training skills have been essential, and we hope to continue working with them into the future. ” Hugh Linehan, Online Editor, Irish Times . Twitter for Journalists Workshop
To find out more about our training schedule and to subscribe to our mailing list call us on 01 4883350