2. What is StudentMidwife.NET? Worlds biggest & busiest education based online midwifery community Membership: Current student midwives, prospective students, midwives & mothers Staffed by volunteer students and midwives Directed by Josie, ex student midwife and employment law consultant & Rob IT, marketing and SEO specialist
3. What do we do? Provide a learning platform, educational resources & CPD opportunities Support students with their course & guide those interested in a career in midwifery Dedicated site sections e.g. applying, assignments, clinical placements & projects Advocates for the midwifery profession Influence the next generation of midwives
4. Case Study - Elsevier Subsidiary of Reed Business Information Duration: 3 years SMNET is used as a ‘model of partnership’ excellence by Elsevier Ongoing and very positive relationship Nurturing and supportive SMNET refers more traffic than any other network partner
5. Benefits for SMNET Elsevier provide free midwifery text books for our monthly quiz Elsevier provide 15-20% discount and free P&P to SMNET members Donations for charity and awareness events Support SMNET staff team building days Provide venues for SMNET Edge training & consultancy events
6. Benefits for Elsevier Access a captive niche market Raise brand awareness Reduced advertising costs Considerable sales increase Reach target market effortlessly Endorsed by SMNET Positive PR at grassroots Student friendly ‘We love you Elsevier’