Social media for activists
During the local breakout sessions at the Salt Lake City Bioneers Conference at Westminster College on October 28, 2011, participants had the opportunity to learn about Creating Political with You Pen, Circus Yoga, Pollinator Conservation and Social Media for Activists.
Jake Hanson, a member of Peaceful Uprising and web designer, led the discussion on Social Media for Activists.
“Social Media is potentially a revolutionary thing,” said Jake. “It is not a replacement for getting together in person.”
The fourteen participants in the breakout session discussed the use of Facebook, Twitter, RSS and other social media sites and how they can be used.
“Facebook and Twitter are rivers of information,” said Jake. It is important for activists to make their posts relevant to their “tribe” if they want the message to be heard. A link should always be included.
The new “friends list” feature on Facebook allows users to create groups of friends that they can target with more relevant information to that group.
“Social media is this giant distributive conversation,” said Jake. It is communication of many to many.
Jake also pointed out other types of social media like Transition Salt Lake and Utah Time Bank that are trying to harness the power of social media to improve local conditions.
This article was originally published at examiner.com.
Jake Hanson, a member of Peaceful Uprising and web designer, led the discussion on Social Media for Activists.
“Social Media is potentially a revolutionary thing,” said Jake. “It is not a replacement for getting together in person.”
The fourteen participants in the breakout session discussed the use of Facebook, Twitter, RSS and other social media sites and how they can be used.
“Facebook and Twitter are rivers of information,” said Jake. It is important for activists to make their posts relevant to their “tribe” if they want the message to be heard. A link should always be included.
The new “friends list” feature on Facebook allows users to create groups of friends that they can target with more relevant information to that group.
“Social media is this giant distributive conversation,” said Jake. It is communication of many to many.
Jake also pointed out other types of social media like Transition Salt Lake and Utah Time Bank that are trying to harness the power of social media to improve local conditions.
This article was originally published at examiner.com.