Journo Resources x Akin Magazine: Nailing Your Instagram Strategy, Building A Brand & More

Journo Resources and Akin Magazine are delighted to partner together for this in-depth workshop and one-to-one session, running you through how you can make the best of your Instagram account, how to build your own brand, and more.

A collaboration of both outlet's 'Masterclass' and 'How To' series, this event has been designed with both journalists and small businesses in mind, and is being run entirely at cost price. Plus, if you're self-employed, it is very much tax-deductible!

As well as an in-depth workshop and lightening talks sessions, there will be the chance to take part in our one-on-one advice clinics where our expert tutors will be on hand to give expert guidance on everything from your social media profiles to CVs, design, and pitches.

Based at the beautiful Quanstrom Studios in Norwich, your ticket will include:

• An in-depth masterclass into using Instagram for your journalism or business
• Lightening talks from journalists and businesses on how to build your own brand
• One-on-one advice sessions with our expert tutors
• Networking with a range of creatives from Norwich and beyond
• An event goodie bag of treats, including an issue of Akin worth £10

Meet The Tutors:

Alice Daisy Pomfret is the founder and editor of Akin, an independent bi-annual magazine and creative community based in Norwich. Akin holds regular events, as well as pop-up shops stocking more than 50 independent magazines. Alice has also worked with outlets including RANKIN, The Guardian, and MagCulture.

Jem Collins is the founder and director of Journo Resources, a non-profit which helps young people break into and progress within journalism. They publish a range of free to use tools and resources, as well as running regular low-cost events. She has also worked with national outlets such as The i Paper, Metro.co.uk, and PinkNews.

Jack Dearlove is a creative who has worked for a range of brands large and small. As well as working as the design lead for Journo Resources he also runs his own commuting app Tubemoji, and has worked on podcasts and radio content for the BBC and Twenty Thousand Hertz. He is also a digital editor for LEGO, and has previously worked for The Sun, The Metro and the London Evening Standard.

As ever, this event is being run entirely at cost price, with all ticket fees going to cover the costs of running the event. Any surplus will be used to directly support more young people breaking into journalism. If you're struggling with costs, please get in touch.