A Tale of Two Networks: Women, Social Media, & Sustainability

The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) Seminar

presented by

Dr. Gillian Bowser

Research Scientist, Colorado State University

Sustainability, social media, and women are a unique combination. How do people network around concepts of sustainability, and what is the role of social media and social networks in particular? The Global Women Scholars Research Network uses the platform of the Commission for Sustainable Development, Rio+20 to look at how women network around a...

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From: sesync annapolis

Related topics : social media network / global social networking / social networking research / social media research / social media audience engagement

Go Social with Talent Management

Bryan Chaney, global branding and attraction expert joins the HCI podcast team for a discussion of the role social media can play in talent management. Examining how social media can address challenges in the industry, Chaney shares his experiences and offers a game plan for firms just starting their journey to engaging social networks. Chaney warns of the dangers in a one size fits all policy and gives examples of how priorities will need to change and adapt depending on whether social...

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From: HCITalent

Related topics : social media brand management / manage social media / role of media in social change / internal social media policy example / social media network

The New Rules of Engagement: The Rise of Social Media's Influence on GenY

There's a lot of information out there about how to be successful engaging Millennials in the workforce, specifically regarding the use of social media. In what ways, however, has the increased use of social media platforms impacted the way we interact with, motivate, and manage the millennial generation? How have their expectations changed? What are some specific actionable facts that will lead to success? This session seeks to explore those expectations, the role of social media, and the...

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From: Executive Learning Exchange

Related topics : social media rules of engagement / social media information / manage social media

The Role of Social Media in the 2016 Presidential Election

Matt Carlson Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, discusses the role of social media in the 2016 Presidential Election.

Saint Louis University (http://www.slu.edu) is a Catholic, Jesuit institution that values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. Founded in 1818, the University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 13,000 students on two campuses in St. Louis and...

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From: SaintLouisUniversity

Related topics : role of media in social change

Social Media Upends Ski Resort Marketing

NEW YORK (YouTube.com/AdAge) -- Social media is playing a major role in accelerating the decision cycle of consumers who patronize ski resorts. As a result, one of the country's largest such companies -- Vail Resorts -- has abandoned its long-time advertising strategies and practices. In their place, the billion-dollar-a-year corporation, which operates five major resorts and twenty hotels, has built a new in-house marketing operation that uses social media and other digital venues to...

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From: AdAge

Related topics : using social media marketing / marketing through social media / social media engagement / digital media marketing strategy / social media advertising companies

Using Social Media in Job Searches

KELO-TV in Sioux Falls intereviewed Paul Ten Haken, President of Click Rain regarding the changing role of social in the job interview process, as well as the true impact of one's "digital footprint".

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From: Click Rain

Related topics : social media job search

W2 Community media as local organising and social change

Drew Rose (The Bristol Cable) Stephen Kingston (Salford Star) , Kat from Manchester Mule and guys from Birmingham's Slaney Street co-operative discuss the role of community media.

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From: Real Media

Related topics : local media for social change

2016 Aftermath Services Collegiate Scholarship

Amount: $1,000 for top two contestants

Due Date: June 30, 2016

Requirements: Write an essay on the following prompt:

Social media changed the world. Today we can connect immediately and draw instant conclusions. This has a profound impact on how efficiently we communicate, but it also, at times, erodes our sense of individuality, compassion, and empathy. Finesse and tact can get lost in the noise. This is a problem when dealing with grief, a fundamentally human emotion programmed into us long...

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From: Scholarship Searcher

Related topics : how social media changed the world essay / how has social media changed the world today

Government SIRO Briefing on Social Media

Lord Richard Allan, Facebook Director of Policy EMEA presenting at The National Archives Government Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) Briefing on 17 May 2012. Facebook alone has more than 800 million users, Twitter 300 million and LinkedIn 116 million and the popularity and reach of these tools is continuing to grow exponentially, this briefing was held to discuss how social media has transformed the landscape in which government communicates and the impact this has on the role of the SIRO....

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From: The National Archives UK

Related topics : government social media / social media policy

The Beauty of Social Change and Social Media | Carey Ng | TEDxTARUC

People always has typical perception about beauty pageants function and role in the society. However, they can contribute more with their title and you will surprise to much they can do to the society.

Born in the year of 1988, Carey Ng is currently the director of Miss Universe Malaysia Organization, model, and also the titleholder for Miss Malaysia 2013. Since young, Carey practiced non-stop in dancing wanting to be a choreographer. However, her dreams were crushed due to her accumulated...

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From: TEDx Talks

Related topics : beauty social media