Category Archives: Social Media

Councils, communities and Web 2.0

Posted on 29 May, 2009 by Alex

In my last post I suggested three recent posts on other blogs for further reading on the potential for Councils and NGOs to use social media and Web 2.0 applications. I selected these posts because I felt they provided particularly … Continue reading →

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What are social media and Web 2.0 – and why are they significant to councils and NGOs?

Posted on 11 May, 2009 by Alex

Most people have now heard of Facebook, MySpace and YouTube, probably the most prominent examples of social media. The take-up of these applications is rapidly redefining the social landscape and changing forever the way we communicate. The impact of social … Continue reading →

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