Earlier today I gave a speech at the National Digital Conference to an audience of around one thousand 'digital champions'. It's been an inspiring day to celebrate the launch of a network of 'digital champions' - anyone encouraging family and friends to use the internet. I announced the launch of the next phase of the 主播大秀's own First Click campaign to build on the successes of the last, and talked about future collaborations to broaden digital inclusion. My speech began:
I'm delighted to be joining Martha, Paula and all of you today to celebrate the launch of the digital champions' network and the next phase of the 主播大秀's First Click campaign. At the 主播大秀, we began trying to introduce the British public to the potential of digital technology back in the early 80s with the 主播大秀 Micro...
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Mark Thompson is Director General of the 主播大秀
- The National Digital Conference is taking place at Old Billingsgate Market, London this afternoon and tomorrow. Watch live online, from 0900 Thursday, . The hashtag is .
- Read the First Click Friends press release .
- Follow on Twitter.
- Help someone get online on .
- There's an post about First Click Friends .