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Social Media Happenings: What If, What Matters, Why Now?
The document discusses the impact and importance of social media, emphasizing its role in enabling individuals and organizations to control their narratives and influence public conversations. It shares personal stories, such as that of Anthony Lyons, who found joy through a community photo initiative during his illness, demonstrating social media's potential for positive connections. Additionally, it offers practical tools and strategies for leveraging social media effectively to engage with audiences and influence legislation.
Social Media Happenings: What If, What Matters, Why Now?
- 1. -SOCIAL MEDIA- What If,WhatMatters, Why Now? Monday, January 19, 15
- 2. MEET ELIZABETH,THE 02’ MERCURY... Monday,January 19, 15
- 3. What If? Someone sayssomething bad... We were active? It’s just a fad, like Newspapers,Television, and Breathing? We ignore it...it’ll go away, right? Monday, January 19, 15
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- 5. Meet Holly’s Oil,Maine Monday, January 19, 15
- 6. Icy Roads UnplowedDriveway Single Mother of 2 Truck Slid Into Ditch Over 100,000 New Englanders Saw the Post Monday, January 19, 15
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- 8. Didn’t Solve aThing... Monday,January 19, 15
- 9. The Following SocialMedia Fail is rated: Monday, January 19, 15
- 10. #Fail ofThe Century Monday,January 19, 15
- 11. Don’t Stop, Can’tStop... Monday, January 19, 15
- 12. Just WhenYouThoughtYou CouldFinishThat Donut.. Monday, January 19, 15
- 13. They must bealmost done right? Monday, January 19, 15
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- 15. No, no, theydidn’t... Monday, January 19, 15
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- 18. Anthony Lyons 16years old Loves Dogs Diagnosed with Leukemia and currently at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Therapy Dogs made him happy A Story... Monday, January 19, 15
- 19. An Idea wasBirthed What if people on Facebook could send in photos of their dogs...maybe that would make Anthony happy Monday, January 19, 15
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- 21. 500,000 Photos 1.5 MillionMember “It shows me that people still care..even if they don’t know me.” - Anthony Lyons Monday, January 19, 15
- 22. HOW DOESTHIS APPLYTOYOU? Monday,January 19, 15
- 23. ControllingThe Message AllowsYouToTellTheWorld Who You Are... This guy? Or, this guy? Monday, January 19, 15
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- 25. COMPLAINING IS REALLY EASY andkinda fun... On the internet Monday, January 19, 15
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- 27. ORGANIZE, EDUCATE, INFLUENCE Monday,January 19, 15
- 28. WHAT DOESTHIS MEANTO YOU? •Influence legislation • Follow and interact with lawmakers • Start online and offline groups • Provide education • Monitor conversations Monday, January 19, 15
- 29. HOW CANYOU MAKEAN IMPACT • Share your stories • Share the facts • Share the good • Own the bad • Showcase your employees • Take part Monday, January 19, 15
- 30. "I felt themainstream media was acting as a gate keeper and filtering and even stonewalling our messages. Social media was something I felt had the potential to bring our messages to the public directly." - Michael Binnion, CEO Questerre Energy Monday, January 19, 15
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- 32. TOOLS • Sprout Social •Pocket App • Email Marketing • Social Media Advertising Monday, January 19, 15
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