Monthly Archives: February 2012

Digital Humanitarianism

Digital Humanitarianism I found this TED Talk to be a good reminder that the power of social media goes well beyond marketing or even fund raising for a cause. There is the power to do good on a scale, at … Continue reading

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Social Media Infographics

Just wanted to share some infographics I discovered on Pinterest! The first infographic is appropriately enough pertaining to Pinterest data – typical users, time spent on site, etc.  The second infograph is based on US Census Data looking at the … Continue reading

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App to change the future

This is an article about a new mobile app called Forecast. It works like the Four Square app that allows people to communicate to each other where they are and what they are doing. In this case, Forecast allows people … Continue reading

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Recycle!

“Liking” or “re-tweeting” are great ways to recycle, so I’m “re-blogging” today to share some funny old media that makes me laugh harder than one should at work. Whether you are an old fan of Monty Python or have never heard … Continue reading

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3 Things Retailers can learn from Mom and Pop Facebook Stores

While Gap and J.C. Penney are shutting down their Facebook storefront “because the retailers weren’t seeing immediate traction”, Facebook commerce (F-commerce) seems have worked pretty well for Mom and Pop shops. Clearly, we are still in the very early days of … Continue reading

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Chardon High School shooting news was spread rapidly by social media, texting

In the chaotic and critical minutes following the shootings at Chardon High School, text messages among students and to their parents almost instantly conveyed news of injury and death – and also messages from those who hid in safety.  In … Continue reading

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Gogobot is like Pinterest for your travels

Another new app on Facebook!!! Gogobot is a new app on Facebook that allows you to share your travel experiences and photos with your friends.  So when you are about to plan a trip, who to best trust but your … Continue reading

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Keys to a Successful Social Networking Marketing Plan

Below is a full text article from PharmaVoice that talks about the what and the why of creating a social media program for business purposes (I couldn’t attach a link because you have to have a subscription to the site). … Continue reading

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A New Global Online Giving Campaign Is Launched.

This campaign is called “Everyone Gives.”  It is a global giving campaign on the website, with Facebook and Twitter.  As is usual the case with online giving campaign, they get support from celebrities like Tony Blaire or Phil Mahre, Olympic … Continue reading

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Will text-to-pledge become new trend in mobile giving?

Mobile giving through text messages has become common since Haiti Earthquake when it took in $43 million.  However, the donation size per person is usually limited: $30 or less, and so it doesn’t suit for the annual or major fund-raising … Continue reading

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