Tag Archives: social media for third sector

Integration: it’s what you need

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Alongside all the other FB news, there were 2 pieces of speculation this week which are worth taking a moment to consider. The first was the suggestion that Facebook are planning on buying the fourth most popular web browser, Opera. … Continue reading →

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A human rights channel for YouTube

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

This week sees the launch of a YouTube channel dedicated to human rights. Describing itself as “curating the most powerful human rights content – breaking news, cutting edge activism video, under-covered stories, and more”, the channel brings into one place … Continue reading →

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More Facebook tips and tricks

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

With all the hullabaloo about the Facebook IPO this week it would be easy to assume that nothing else was going on in FB world. But no! Those folks at Facebook are tireless, and have announced all sorts of new … Continue reading →

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Pinterest: can you make it work for your charity?

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Pinterest, the online pin and share board, has really leapt into the headlines in the last few months. With reports that it is now occupying the bronze medal spot after Facebook and Twitter, even worries that its exponential growth may … Continue reading →

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3 good how-to guides

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Here are a few good how-to guides that have come my way lately: 1. How to use social media to learn online: penned by Madeleine Sugden (aka @madlinsudn), this is a great guide to using the resources of the social … Continue reading →

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Great selection of Infographics

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Hats off to Lorna Prescott (aka @dosticen) from Dudley CVS for pointing out this list of 30 infographics. Great for illustrating your presentations, wooing your bosses or just enlightening yourself about important world issues, this selection from Next Starfish is … Continue reading →

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Why we should still be paying attention to Facebook

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Facebook has had a lot of hype this week – they’ve launched on the stock market and founder, Mark Zuckerberg, has got married (I only mention this because it has got such a lot of media attention). The airwaves have … Continue reading →

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Authenticity: you can’t fake it

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

As usual, Shakespeare got it right when he said that you can ‘smile and smile and be a villain’. We’ve all seen those cheesy politicians, car salespeople and TV evangelists with their sincere smiles and honest faces, and as cynical … Continue reading →

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3 ways social media can empower

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

With all the effort we put into using social media to share our own messages and stories, it’s easy to forget that the number one strength of these tools is their capacity to put people in touch with one another. … Continue reading →

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Keeping your eyes peeled: 3 ways to monitor your online reputation

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Our organisations may be engaged in challenging the inequalities of the world, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t also come in for our share of public criticism or disapproval. A campaign that doesn’t hit the mark, questions about our … Continue reading →

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