Amy Sample Ward
FEBRUARY 19, 2011
My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Social media, like all technology, is developed by people. Why Social Media? Citizen-Powered Response.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 4, 2010
I heard first hand from Eugene Eric Kim about strategic planning at Wikipedia. As he shared the story, I had some questions about weaving offline/online collaboration within networks. We most typically think of the offline/online as a sequence somewhat like this: Small group meets face-to-face - builds trust.
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Amy Sample Ward
FEBRUARY 19, 2011
Topic : Social Media in Disaster Response. Description : Social media tools allow for people to connect: broadcasting messages to real time communication, online networking to offline collaboration. Date : February 19th, 2011. Location : San Antonio, TX. Related Links : Conference website.
Amy Sample Ward
APRIL 8, 2011
Today, Wikipedia is the most widely used reference work in the world. Rapid advances in digital media and technology are changing how we connect to information and each other. " How do your social media channels fit in your organization's emergency communications plan? Repair Interview: Joe Solomon of 350.org
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 22, 2009
The Need for the 4Cs Social Media Framework. Over the last year, I have had to explain how social media works to diplomats, defense officials, and academics and students focused on fields as diverse as international affairs, management and sociology. I have found that first-timer find social media confusing because of two reasons.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
. Yesterday at the Packard Foundation, as part of a series of "deeper dives" to learn about networks and social media, Eugene Eric Kim of Blue Oxen Associates gave a talk about "Networks in an International Context." . With international networks, it is important to recognize cultural norms both online and offline. (2)
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
Your organization has identified a social media objective, audience, strategy, tools, measurement, and experiment. Your organization may be skeptical about the value of listening through social media channels. Listening should be linked to real life decisions or your social media strategy objectives. Here's a few: Bloglines.
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