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Reaching Gen Z on social media: Expert advice vs. Gen Z opinion

Candid

But other suggestions, like using pop culture slang and memes to catch Gen Z’s shorter attention span, feel a little off. While this is a small sample size, it was highly targeted to people interested in nonprofits. While I’m not an expert, I’d say that some of the tips out there seem pretty accurate. Here are the top takeaways.

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The Heart and Soul of Lean Impact: A/B Testing Experiments and Validated Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Use Scientific Methods: These include having a significant sample size, randomly selected groups and some split testing. It’s a subjective and culturally influenced unconscious and involuntary response. Cultural nuances abound. Verbal fads and memes come andgo in the blink of an eye. Words : Language is tricky.

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Guest Post: Hashtags Are Like #Snowflakes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Today, #londonriots is clearly driven by events in the news, while #WhyAreYou and #ImTheTypeOfPerson are what we call “Fill in the blank” topics, where people answer a question, participate in a meme , or give their 2 cents. Then, make a few sample pledges and send them out as examples for people to join.

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[VIDEO] Using WhatsApp to Increase Engagement with Multicultural Communities

Bloomerang

Culturally specific communication is the second thing. So always consider what are some aspects of the culture you’re working with. So, for example, is it a hierarchical culture? Is it a culture that, you know, respects elders a lot? people from other cultures, you can just say, “Hi. ” Right?

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Live Blog: Is Technology Really Good for Human Rights

Amy Sample Ward

Andrew Keen (via video), author of Cult of the Amateur: How the Internet is killing our culture. Changes come through people and culture and not through technology. They work like memes, the speed people react and join in. Panelists include: Susan Pointer, Google’s Director of Public Policy & Government Relations.

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Steve Bridger

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 10:32 am | Permalink Amy Sample Ward wrote: Great list, Steve! Monday, January 5, 2009 at 4:45 pm | Permalink Stuart G Hall wrote: Like the 5 a day meme, thanks. The Cloud Flickr for the Cultural & Heritage Sectors Raving about a Mexican on Ada Lovelace Day Felices Fiestas!

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