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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

For on January 17, 1984, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that consumers could tape their favorite TV shows and watch them later without the copyright holder’s consent. 417 (1984), also known as the “ Betamax case ”, is a landmark copyright precedent that has had enormous implications for the media economy. of America v.

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Tips for nonprofits from Candid’s year of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts 

Candid

Today, we are celebrating our first anniversary of short-form video on TikTok , Instagram Reels , and YouTube Shorts. While video views are nice, we measure our success by engagement—using likes, comments, saves, or shares as our metrics. It can be hard to find ones that are appropriate and fit with your cause.

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Independence Day, 2011

VisionLink

Today, 235 years later, the world measures the morality of a nation by the extent to which its people are free to live their own story, the extent to which its government secures to its people life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Celebrate it. © Copyright 2011. Rejoice in it. Let Freedom Ring. Stan Stahl, Ph.D.

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So You Think You Can Blog? Guidelines For New Bloggers

Care2

Celebrate your volunteers? What will you be measuring? Respect copyright laws by quoting and linking to the full text and only use images that you have permission to use (i.e. Your bloggers won't stay committed to blogging regularly unless they understand your goals for blogging. Are you trying to start a conversation?

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Insiders Guide to Video and YouTube for Nonprofits - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

These tactics will resonate much more with the YouTube audience than a piece you think is hip or one that features a celebrity. One example is 24HoursforDarfur who has collected over 800 videos from celebrities, elected officials, and citizens urging Congress to do more about the genocide in Darfur. Why or why not?

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5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

While celebrity endorsements have power in marketing, studies suggest that most people are more open to a transfer or exchange of knowledge with a respected peer. The evaluation tools and techniques you choose will depend in large part on the message, the method of delivery, and the outcome that you want to measure. February 2007 (10).

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Insiders Guide to Video and YouTube for Nonprofits - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

These tactics will resonate much more with the YouTube audience than a piece you think is hip or one that features a celebrity. One example is 24HoursforDarfur who has collected over 800 videos from celebrities, elected officials, and citizens urging Congress to do more about the genocide in Darfur. Why or why not?

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