Author and Activist Reza Aslan to Lead Executive Training Course on Social Media

June 15, 2011

The Monterey Institute’s Executive Education program has added a two-day intensive course in “Social Media, Youth Movements and Dynamic Markets” led by the reknowned author and activist Reza Aslan of Aslan Media to its line-up of courses. The course will be held at the Monterey Institute on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, and content covered will include:

how to increase public discourse in the United States on news and issues often overlooked by mainstream media
how to leverage social media, digital media, and other technology to engage, inform, and educate on what matters to your organization
how to increase your organization’s capacity for action and change
information on the ever-increasingly dynamic Middle East markets, and youth movements, as potential markets for your organization
the business and marketing issues that matter the most to entrepreneurs, and what knowledge can ensure sustainable success.

For more information or to apply, visit the Executive Education page or contact program manager Carolyn Taylor Meyer at ctaylor@miis.edu or 831.647.6417.

To watch a video of Reza Aslan's recent television appearances click here.

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