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Title:

Social Media for Social Change

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Level:
Intermediate
Type:
Panel
Category:
Human / Social Issues
Presenter:
Michelle Riggen-Ransom, BatchBlue Software Co-Founder/Pop!Tech blogger
Description:
Exploring ways non-profits and businesses are using social media to drive social change. From forums sharing life-changing information to online communities loaning money to entrepreneurs in Africa: social media tools and applications are powerful and growing. Find out what folks just like you are doing to change the world.
Garlin Gilchrist II
on 8/8/08
This is an important topic, as technology is moving beyond the realm of mere entertainment and utility. Realizing that we can use the social media tools we love and create to not only make money but to make life better in a truly holistic sense is the key to the growth and sustainability of our industry.
Erik Hersman
on 8/8/08
Great panel idea Michelle. I'd like to hear of specific real-world examples of technology being used. I'm also interested in not only the 'big win' stories, but also about failures and what was learned from them.
marla trevino
on 13/8/08
Looking forward to seeing you there, great topic!
Shashi Bellamkonda
on 17/8/08
Great panel idea. I think a panel that helps non-profits should really get selected to keep it even
Michelle Riggen-Ransom
on 19/8/08
Hi everyone - I'm really excited about this topic especially since I've started writing for the Pop!Tech blog, where I'm meeting some truly amazing people doing world-changing things. Some of those world-changers have agreed to be on my panel: Garlin Gilchrist who runs thesuperspade.com and Rob Reed, the brains behind maxgladwell.com. I'm also talking to a few others and will announce them here when I know for sure! Thanks for your feedback about what you'd like to hear. I think this is going to be an great conversation with some really inspiring folks. Hope to see you in Texas!
Gradon Tripp
on 20/8/08
As Social Media is the way that I've chosen to try and create societal change, I can't help but vote 5 stars! Great topic!
Roberto Martinez
on 20/8/08
Closing the gaps between we all is important to have a better society. Social Media makes it possible. Great for this
Adam Darowski
on 25/8/08
Between the Social Media for Social Change blog and Michelle's PopTech! work, there's such a wide variety of ways social tools can be applied that you can't help but walk away with some new ideas. This panel is gonna rock.
Do it today!
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