After the event: using social media to maintain momentum
Social media offers a cost-effective way to promote an event, attract and chat to potential attendees and involve them in what you’re doing. Alongside offline activity such as advertising and media coverage, it can give your audience an insight into the vibe of the event…
Digital do’s and don’ts from SMEX18
‘Amplifying our stories’ was the theme of the sixth annual Social Media Exchange (SMEX) which took place this week. SMEX is a day of masterclasses and shorter talks aimed at helping charities and non-profits to embrace digital storytelling. After a quick sing-song (something of a…
Sharing on social media: With great power…
‘Families of Westminster attack victims found out fate through pictures online’ reads one of the headlines from the Guardian today. The story explains how the families of Kurt Cochran, who was killed in the Westminster terror attack, and his wife Melissa, who was badly injured, found…
Resources to help small charities ace social media
This week I spoke to a group of small charities and non-profits at an event held at Christchurch University in Canterbury. It was part of a wider programme which is looking at the transformative potential of social media and it was great to meet so many enthusiastic…