Category Archives: Social Media for Social Good

DC Week – Social Media 4 Social Good

Digital Capital Week (DC Week), a 10-day festival focused on technology, innovation and all things digital in the nation’s capital, is well on its way.  There have been parties, receptions, panels, brain storming sessions and wonderful opportunities to network with … Continue reading

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Teaching VISTAs how to use Social Media tools

Virtual workshops… real social change. Working for Campaign Consultation, Inc. as a TA (Technical Assistant) Provider for AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer In Service To America) I produce a monthly online “webshop” to teach VISTAs how to use various Social Media tools … Continue reading

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Twitter, Facebook and Google turn red for World Aids Day

Facebook, Twitter and Google are coming together for a good cause and painting the internet red for World Aids Day.  Already I’m seeing my tweets and those of my fellow tweeple showing up in red.  You can show your support … Continue reading

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Agencies Worldwide Use Social Media to Encourage Citizens to Do Their Own Flu Tracking – washingtonpost.com

Think you are coming down with the flu? Before you grab a glass of OJ or heat up some chicken soup, doctors are hoping you will Tweet or blog your symptoms.  Health agents are using social media to search the … Continue reading

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