A new kind of conversation for the faith community

Posted by Eric Gibble on May 7, 2012 in Social media | 0 comments Social media continues to increase its impact in informing groups about issues and organizing and mobilizing citizens for action; and it is not just young people. For the faith-based organizations, this is a new edge in communicating their message to a broader audience in the seemingly endless noise over the world wide web. Last month, I led a social media workshop with Jessie Palatucci, Online...
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Social media in the political arena

Posted by Eric Gibble on Jul 6, 2010 in Social media, State politics | 0 comments In the past, Facebook may have simply been used to share your photographs or update your status with insight into your personal life that no one actually cared about. However, those days are over. Social media is providing a unique opportunity not only for businesses but also in politics   The Greek philosopher Epictetus once said “only the educated are free.” What distinguishes...
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