By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor

CAFÉ is holding the first-ever workshop designed to help foodservice professionals navigate the ever-shifting world of traditional and social media in Denver, Sept. 30 to Oct 2, at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

It is difficult to stand out in an environment dominated by media coming at people from cell phones, computers, magazines, televisions – really everywhere they look. This new workshop is designed to gain both the attention and comprehension of a culinarian’s intended audiences. Topics to be covered include: branding programs, products and foodservice outlets; collaborating with Internet-based foodservice partners; utilizing social media; and culinary tourism.

A partial list of speakers includes:

• Adam Schelgal Co-owner of Snooze AM Eatery and founding member of EatDenver
• Bret Thorn, Nation’s Restaurant News
• John Imbergamo, publicist
• Chef Robert Corey, CEC, Mise en Place Consulting
• Lori Midson (Zagat)
• Mary Humann, publicist
• Jordan Blakesley and BrieAnn Fast, principals, b Public Relations specializing in hospitality and tourism public relations
• Paula Thomas, blogger (Thesweetalmondblog.com) and adjunct faculty, Metro State University
• Jackson Lamb, Metro State University
• Daniel Pliska, CEC, AAC, executive chef and assistant general manager University Club of MU at the University of Missouri
• Blake Sell, former staff photographer Reuters; global head of Associated Press photo business
• Camila Rodriguez, CAFÉ webmaster

Attendees will also learn how to perfect a culinary pitch as well as tips and tricks for food photography using a phone.

Click here for more information or to sign up for the workshop. Also, save $50 if you register before Sept. 1 when the price goes up to $350.

Photo courtesy of Metro State University of Denver.