There are a few new studies on social media behavior and how it relates to fundraising, engaging volunteers and interactions between individuals, organizations and “influencers.” One study even talks about a new membership type where the online community is the primary benefit. This episode also features information about Google’s acquisition of Wildfire, digital content and paywalls and news about the newly formed Internet Association.
Articles:
• Is Anybody Listening to Foundations on Social Media?
Study – Grantees’ Limited Engagement with Foundations’ Social Media
• Texting Brings Out New Volunteers – Teenagers
• Newspaper Paywalls Accelerating
• New Organization – the Internet Association links:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/web/google-facebook-ebay-amazon-form-washington-dc-lobbying-group/
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/75751.html
http://www.mobiledia.com/news/157414.html
http://internetassociation.org/
