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February 21, 2012 by Elizabeth Ricca

How many toes does your cat have? | Weekly Roundup

February 6, 2012 by Elizabeth Ricca

Go Big Blue | Weekly Roundup

January 23, 2012 by Elizabeth Ricca

Time to Go Mo[bile] | Weekly Roundup

January 9, 2012 by Elizabeth Ricca

Make those resolutions happen | Weekly Roundup

Happy 2012! The Roundup is back, well-rested and raring to go—and we've got some ideas for resolutions that will strengthen your online communications in the coming year.

January 4, 2012 by Scott Moe

Path: Something Different and Good

I generally don't assess new social media tools using traditional, scientific methods. Basically if I can't put it down, it's good. I downloaded the social media app Path last night which combines the best of Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook into a really smart-looking, minimal program. I messed around with it aimlessly for two hours even though I didn't have a single other contact; a pretty good sign.

November 21, 2011 by Madeleine Milan

Getting friendly | Weekly Roundup

  • Why do people use social media? According to the latest report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project, the main reason is to stay in touch with friends and family. Sounds like it’s time to get friendly with your supporters, then.
  • Another important part of engaging people through social media is finding out what they want to hear from your organization and giving that to them.
November 14, 2011 by Elizabeth Ricca

Willkommen, bienvenue | Weekly Roundup

  • Looking for ways to boost your Facebook fan count?
October 31, 2011 by Elizabeth Ricca

Treats and tricks | Weekly Roundup

  • A treat for you on this All Hallows' Eve: the updated Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide from Idealware and Balance Interactive. It's a great tool for crafting or refining your social media strategy.
  • Would you spend $300,000 on a t-shirt? It's not a trick—it's an interesting fundraising campaign from UNICEF called "good shirts".
October 24, 2011 by Madeleine Milan

If in doubt, leave it out | Weekly Roundup

  • We all know jargon is the enemy of good writing, but avoiding it isn’t easy.
October 23, 2011 by Farra Trompeter

Getting Connected: An Interview with Tiffany Shlain

Earlier this month, I read Marcia Stepanek's post about Connected (the movie). Turns out the film, which looks at "how social media is changing the way people come together," was playing in New York City.