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Interview: Marshall Kirkpatrick on the Real Time Web Report

Amy Sample Ward

The Real-Time Web and Its Future , a new report from ReadWriteWeb , focused on the changing ecosystem of the Web, one that runs in real-time. “For the following report, we interviewed 50 companies, developers and executives building or leveraging real-time Web technology. First, what does the “real-time Web&# really mean?

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Great reads from around the web on June 9th

Amy Sample Ward

" Look beyond the label - Refugee week 2009 - Interested in light-weight online campaigns that can really get people's attention and start conversations? Check out this example from Refugee Week that asks supporters to change their profile pictures on their online profiles to show solidarity and spread the message.

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New on SSIR: How does celebrity impact your fundraising?

Amy Sample Ward

—– I’ve recently shared a couple interviews exploring two case studies of really successful online fundraising campaigns: SXSW4Japan Raises Over $120,000 and $100,000 in Three Days with #TeamAutism. That high-profile celebrity 35% or influential leader endorsement? Both of them involved celebrities.

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Favorite Have Fun Do Good Books of 2010

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You can also check out my lists from 2005-2009: Favorite Do Good Books of 2009 Favorite Do Good Books of 2008 Favorite Do Good Books of 2007 Favorite Do Good Books of 2006 Favorite Do Good Books of 2005 Favorite Have Fun Do Good Books of 2010 (in alphabetical order) I always enjoy Anna Lappe's books. It has truly been life-changing.

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Hungry (for Video)? Grab a Cup of CaseSoup!

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The Case Foundation isn't new to video; they've got interviews, reports, and in-the-field footage from industry events and their own grantees. Interviews. Personal stories and one-on-one interviews with the people who inspire us." Upcoming CaseSoup programming will include: Tutorials.

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Good Food Revolution: Will Allen of Growing Power

Have Fun - Do Good

If you have suggestions for people I should interview, or a do-good business that would like to sponsor the show, please email me at britt AT brittbravo DOT com *Show notes* I mentioned in the intro that I was first introduced to Will's work in FRESH the Movie , which came out in 2009.

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How To: Put Technology to Use (February 2009)

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This is more art than science, but you may want to consider " behavior-based interviewing ". In 1997, Fast Company profiled Netscape : "Barksdale's company focuses relentlessly on acquiring talent. It can be instructive to consult the past, as well.