Candid

AUGUST 10, 2023

Before we get completely swept up, let’s not forget the previous technology hype cycles that have come and gone. The unfulfilled promises of blockchain to advance social good, a proliferation of mobile apps in developing countries that failed to garner adoption , and cheap laptops that were going to change the world are just a few examples.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2011

And, of course, all the funny comics showing the demise of Twitter and Facebook anything else that stands in Google + way to getting more adoption or increasing it stock value. I’ve been an early adopter of online platforms since 1992. Before I can provide guidance to a nonprofit on a new platform, I need to get in play with it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

” The early adopters have jumped in and pages are set up and waiting for some SMART objectives, content strategy, and tips on engagement. Robert Scoble pointed out some major problems with having only one account associated with the brand pages. Most of what I heard was, “I’ve got my google + brand page, now what?”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2011

Momsrising is an early adopter of online tools currently exploring the Google + platform and discussing it in team meetings. During the Webinar, I polled the group’s general approach. Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner co-founder of Momsrising and Bruce Lesley, President, of First Focus share their approaches.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

Gartner's Technology Hype Cycles : I created that diagram based on the Gartner's theory and have seen it come into play over and over again. Are there other challenges we as a sector face in the adoption and successful use of social networking for awareness, communications, and fundraising tools?

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