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Social Media and Disaster: Hospitals On Facebook

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

Joplin, Missouri is where most of my family and friends still live. They were reporting that phone calls weren't getting through, but that they were still able to access social media using their phones. As a social media consultant, there was a lot I learned about social media during the days following the tornado in Joplin.

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[GUEST BLOG] If Everyone Goes Left, Go Right

GrowthZone

Let me share three examples of chambers or chamber people who stand out, who refuse to conform, and are making a big difference in their communities. Another example is from Rebecca Wildeboer, now with the Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce in Michigan. The third example is Chris Russell with the Nixa, Missouri Chamber of Commerce.

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Alumni Associations Use Social Media to Reinvent Donation Drives

Associations Now

For example, The New York Times reports how universities such as the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Latvia (SSE Riga), have built social campaigns to boost private fundraising, as public funds have become less reliable. stalwart, a victory it trumpeted on its social channels (obviously). Tell us in the comments.

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Using Social Media Internationally: How Not To Get Lost in Translation

Beth Kanter

Note from Beth: Social networks allow to connect with people from outside of our community and it is easy to have your conversation get lost in translation. How to Approach Social Media Internationally Guest Post By Christian Arno. Does that mean your social media is international? Probably not. Probably not.

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SCD Group: E-learning will Impact Association Education.

SCD Group

After returning home, I spotted a local news story that the University of Missouri plans to spend $2.5 They provide tech savvy undergrads a learning environment more closely aligned with their social media expertise. Example of Engaging Your Prospects: A Great Idea f. I quickly shared the article with my brother!

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Ideas for Reframing Your Community’s Awesome Content

Higher Logic

Here’s a really fun example from the Missouri Association of REALTORS. Finally, if you hold a successful Ask-Me-Anything session in your community, round up the best quotes or tips from your expert and include them in a blog post; here’s an example of that from Professional Photographers of America. Social Media.

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