Tag Archives: Online Communities

Twitter 101 – the basics

Posted on May 25, 2011 by afrosocialmedia

New to twitter, or thinking about starting an account? Here are some of the basics to get you up and running … 1. Account set up and management Choose a name that easily identifies you (or your public persona/brand). Your … Continue reading →

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Uh oh … sometimes you don’t want your brand trending …

Posted on May 20, 2011 by afrosocialmedia

Sometimes, trending online is exactly what you DON’T want, especially when it’s about bad service. Vodacom has had a bad run this Friday morning – they’re trending on twitter because their service is down, apparently due to a cable break. … Continue reading →

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Social media and philanthropy

Posted on September 6, 2010 by afrosocialmedia

Social media can help nonprofits to connect with new revenue streams by leveraging social networks. Listen to Ted Hart talking about the value of social media for new forms of philanthropy and social giving. listen here: or click here (at … Continue reading →

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