See3

MARCH 12, 2008

Stars — movie stars, rock stars, sports stars — exercise a ludicrous influence over the public consciousness. Hollywood celebrities have become central players on deeply political issues like development aid, refugees and government-sponsored violence in Darfur. Well, who is? But it is the way it works.

Charity 40

Charity People Giving New York 40

Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

At this historical moment Cole’s joke about the protests to promote his clothing line turned out to be a costly one publicity wise, though as Christopher Penn points out - the Kenneth Cole stock did just fine – which is what really matters at the end of the day. The tasteless ads bombed and the social media mob formed again.

Social Media 76

Social Media Campaign Egypt Darfur 76

Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2009

Example of this being used effectively and in meaningful way: the White House opened Twitter during swine flu outbreak to take questions from the general public and the next day had expert answer questions on the White House blog. Only 0.8 % have more than 1,000. Yet to be determined.

Tech 20

Tech Communication Tools Online 20

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Measuring Outcomes: Hal Williams, Andrew Wolk. He won his second Pulitzer in 2006 for his columns on Darfur. She has traveled the world to do international public health work on maternal health, child survival, human rights, family planning, STD and HIV prevention, and malaria prevention and treatment.

Austin 20

Austin China Award Conference 20