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Chrysler’s Twitter Fiasco: The F-Word Fall-Out Is Worse Than You Think
I could care less about cars. In fact, I have such a lack of interest in cars that I can't even recognize my own husband's car in a line-up. In a pinch - like, say, when I'm in a parking garage looking for it, I have to go by the license plate. #TrueFact This week,...
#Hope4Japan: How to Donate for Earthquake Relief
Over at Twitter's Force for Good hub, Hope140, we launched a micro-site in English and in Japanese soliciting donations to the American Red Cross and to a number of different Japanese non-profits on the ground. Check out the site, and make a donation to help those in...
Twitter Accounts to Follow for Up-to-Date Tsunami Information
The most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in recorded history has created a powerful tsunami and mass destruction. Hundreds are dead, many more are missing, and evacuations are taking place throughout the Pacific to prevent future tsunami damage. At Twitter, we've...
Twitter for Good at SXSW and Beyond
With 10 days left until SXSW, I know some of you are already pulling out your highlighters and circling your screens in a frenzy {grin}. Yes, No. Yes, No. Good session, Bad session. Need to go, Need to miss. But before you go and get everything all nailed down, let me...
Hashtag #SXSWGood Created. Work Done.
Not to brag or anything, but I've created a hashtag or two in my day. Shockingly, though, things like #nyquildreams or #aKenyanmosquitojustdiedonmyface have a tendency to not catch on. So much so that, if I dig deep into the archives of my hashtag memory I find a...
Argentina, Twitter, and The Funniest Ad Campaign This Side of 2011
Personal Argentina ad execs should get some sugar for this hysterical campaign blanketing the streets of Buenos Aires. When I saw this the other day, I immediately pulled over to Twitpic two ten photos. Don't understand the intricacies of this beauty? In short, you've...
#BetterNow
Make a difference in someone's life. Take part in #BetterNow. With Twitter, and the world.
Why I Read 100 Books Each Year
Reading is the way I... engage with new ideas motivate myself learn (nearly) everything escape relax Setting goals is the way I... keep on track strive to be better celebrate my accomplishments try to grasp onto some modicum of control in the wide world This will be...
How Non-Profits Can Learn to Tweet from Kanye West
The rumors are true. I believe that every non-profit can learn a great lesson on Tweeting from Kanye West. Yes, Kanye West. The same man who writes such dynamic, non sequitor musings as: If you have heard me give a training before using the T.W.E.E.T. model explaining...
Vaccinations in Kibera: Powerful Photo
The Gates Foundation, @gatesfoundation, just Tweeted out this great photo of a sign telling Kibera slum residents in Kenya about a new vaccine for pneumonia. (Also, it's my birthday --;) Powerful photo, folks: image via Gates Foundation
Survey: Big Charities Have Biggest Twitter Power (Or Do They?)
CNET has a new piece out about a recent survey looking at the varying power of different non-profit organizations on Twitter. The result? Survey says that large charities on Twitter are the ones with the most power. Read the piece here. Do you agree? (Because I don't...
A Good Read: The Power of Twitter in Information Discovery
Thanks to @katies for sending out this great article by Mark Suster about the power of Twitter in discovering information. Read the full piece here. (And -- happy holidays)!
What is a Networked Non-Profit?
Earlier this fall, I spoke with the great Beth Kanter on a panel and loved this quote she had in her presentation. I've been meaning to post forever, and am finally getting around to it. After first taking a picture of me in which she instructed, "You should smile...
Most Powerful Tweet of 2010?
Biz Stone appeared on The Today Show this morning to share news of the #1 most powerful tweet of 2010. What was it? Watch the segment here (and see the screenshot of the tweet below!)
Chronicle of Philanthropy – Live Discussion 12/16 12:00 EST
Join me for a live discussion over at The Chronicle of Philanthropy on December 16 at 12:00 pm EST. We'll be talking about using Twitter as a force for good, an you'll be able to ask questions online;)