Event Training: Marketing & Social Media for Community Events - October 2025

Join MGCI Board Members Wes Preston and Sharon Weaver who host our Monthly Microsoft Global Community Initiative (#MGCI) Event Production Training & Office Hours – and we'd love for you to join the conversation! All are welcome! 

 

It is Halloween - feel free to wear your favorite costume!!

 

Hosts: Wes Preston and Sharon Weaver

 

This month's topic: Marketing & Social Media for Community Events

Want to boost attendance and engagement at your community events? This session will walk you through the essentials of marketing and social media strategy tailored for community-focused initiatives. You’ll learn how to:

• Identify your target audience and craft compelling messaging
• Choose the right platforms and timing for maximum reach
• Leverage branded templates and content calendars
• Track engagement and adjust your strategy in real time

Whether you're promoting a local meetup or a global virtual event, this session will equip you with practical tools and creative ideas to amplify your message and grow your community.

Let's grow our communities together with great amplification!

 

📅 October 30 ⏰ 8:10 AM PT

https://aka.ms/MGCITrainingMTG 

 

Bring your ideas too! Let’s share, learn, and capture best practices for producing events.

 

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Learn about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative: https://aka.ms/MGCI   

 

Post-event all meetings are available on demand on our Microsoft Community Learning YouTube channel: https://aka.ms/community/learning