Charitable organizations say an unprecedented number of people have turned to social media, including Twitter and Facebook to give money for disaster relief efforts following the Haiti earthquake.
"Please remember to NOT turn off your cellphones..."
By tim on 23 April 2010 - 11:13am
We hear it every time we go to a movie, watch a play, attend a concert, listen to a lecture, attend a conference. Just as the lights go down, an omnipotent voice from the soundsystem redminds us, "Please turn off all cell phones, pagers, and other noise making devices. And remember, the taking of any photographs or video is strictly prohibited at all times." And perhaps no where in San Francisco has this admonition been more strictly enforced than in the hallowed space of Marion Davies Symphony Hall, home of the world-renowned San Francisco Symphony.
Social Media Benchmarks for Nonprofits
By margaret on 1 February 2010 - 6:31pm
In the rapidly evolving world of social media, nonprofits are scrambling to find meaningful metrics for their social network outreach.
We know social media has two core metrics - influence and engagement. If we want to know how we can engage our communities, we need to understand what to measure.
Social Media Continues to Play Critical Role in Relief Efforts
On Twitter and You Tube, the recovery efforts following the tragic earthquake in Haiti continue to be the main subject of interest. Online communication sites, such as Twitter, have played an especially large role as they quickly filled with Haiti-related information and ways to offer aid. Social media became central to the fundraising effort that raised millions of dollars.
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Technology is a Key Factor in Haiti Disaster Relief Donations
In the 48 hours since a devastating earthquake ripped through Haiti, the American Red Cross has received over $35 million in donations - more than $5 million of which came through text messaging, setting a new record for the Red Cross for mobile technology-based giving.
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All About Twitter
By margaret on 29 October 2009 - 9:10am
PEW just released a report Twitter and Status Updating, Fall 2009 indicating that a “social segment” of internet users is flocking to both social network sites and status update services. This segment is likely to grow as ever more internet users adopt mobile devices as a primary means of going online.
According to the report, some 19% of internet users now say they use Twitter or another service to share updates about themselves, or to see updates about others.
Doing Good with Social Media
By John Hayes on 23 October 2009 - 1:07pm
Want to spend time on your Facebook page and do something good? This Mashable post shows lots of great ways you can use Facebook to make a difference.
RT This: Twitter and the Iran Election
By Jessica Eting on 16 June 2009 - 2:03pm
A joint blog by Beth Sachnoff and Jessica Eting
The June 12 Iran Presidential election and protests surrounding the outcomes, highlights the key role social media can play in grassroots communication.
CommuniCause is giving away a $25,000 Social Media Makeover
By Jessica Eting on 10 June 2009 - 3:50pm
Win a $25,000 Social Media Makeover from CommuniCause. The winner will be randomly selected from the top ten nonprofit organizations who receive the most votes.
Twittering at the Tonys
By tim on 8 June 2009 - 8:46am
I attended the 63rd annual Tony Awards on June 7th as an investor and supporter of “33 Variations,” which was written and directed by my dear friend Moises Kaufman. “33 Variations” was up for Best Play, Best Actress (Jane Fonda), Best Supporting Actor, Best Lighting, and Best Scenic Design. It ended up winning for Best Scenic Design.
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