Mar 1, 2022
LVDC’s First Friday addresses social media practices

First Friday education returns March 4 at Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) in a brunch session Get the Most from your Post: learn social media from professionals presented in partnership with Global Views.

“Social media is constantly evolving, and it is important that our industry stay up-to-date on the best practices to better their business efforts,” said Cain Brodie, LVDC general manager. “This First Friday seminar, in partnership with Global Views, kicks off the First Friday series for 2022 by making sure the LVDC design community has current tools and tips for digital success.

Members of the design industry are invited for brunch and beverages with an interactive hour-long session on creating successful social media posts, utilizing proper imagery and establishing best practices for heightened engagement. Attendees will learn tips on taking photos and editing imagery for social channels and when, how and what to post. Presenters are Hannah Francis, Global Views communications specialist and Mayan Brothers Media’s Marlon Cantillano.

Hannah Francis of Global Views
Marlon Cantillano of Mayan Brothers Media

The March First Friday session will be held March 4 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the Global Views LVDC Showroom, A153. Registration, which is free, is required by email to kmaas@imcenters.com.

As an extension of the program, participants will have the ability to put their learned skills to the test for a chance to be featured on the Global Views Instagram page and to win a free headshot session with a professional photographer. The contest requires applicants to post images on Instagram, tagged @globalviews and @lasvegasdesigncenter, demonstrating knowledge and insight from the “First Friday” course.

LVDC’s First Friday series will resume April 1. For more information on Las Vegas Design Center, visit https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/year-round/lvdc, and for more information on IMC, visit IMCenters.com.




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