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Title:

Social Media for Social Change

Your vote:
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Organizer:
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.
Questions
Answered:
  1. What is social media?
  2. How is social media being used in general to promote social change?
  3. How are non-profits using social media to promote social change?
  4. How are for-profit businesses using social media to promote social change?
  5. What are some examples of using social media for social change?
  6. How much can software do versus what is better done in person?
  7. What social media tools have been successful and why?
  8. What social media tools have not been successful and why?
  9. How do you measure success using social media for social change?
  10. How can I get involved using social media for social change?
Level:
Intermediate
Category:
Human / Social Issues
Type:
Panel
Event:
SXSW Interactive 2009
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.
Nii Simmonds
on 27/11/08
Social media has definitely bridged the gap and broken all barriers in regards to sustainable development in Africa. I look forward to your panel on how technology is enabling individuals at the BOP to participate in globalization.
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Closing the gaps between we all is important to have a better society. Social Media makes it possible. Great for this
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