“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” ― Ferris Bueller It’s the same with organizing. You have to move fast. Record events to mobilize supporters with YouTube Shorts. It’s fast, simple and free. This blog explains how Sherman Hardy uses YouTube Shorts in his …
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The media influences people’s decision on whether to get vaccinated. Some media companies make money from COVID misinformation by selling more ads. The FCC regulates TV channels and websites to restrict content harmful to the public. The FCC should hold these firms liable for the harm they cause. “A five-member agency is in charge of …
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One side of the data divide has companies making money from personal data. The other side buys data from them. Which side are you on? Companies, government agencies and campaigns rely on data and lists to reach their target audience. Facebook, Google, YouTube and Amazon collect mountains of data and make billions selling it to …
Mobs attack the U.S. Capitol and threaten elected officials with death. YouTube profits from the violence, but do its advertisers know what they are paying for?
290,000 Americans have already died from COVID-19, yet people protest wearing masks and are skeptical of vaccinations. How does disinformation manipulate people into risky behavior? Who gains from spreading disinformation that might result in avoidable deaths? Why does YouTube spread disinformation? BackgroundThis blog is based on discussions with Dr. Nitin Agarwal at UA Little Rock …
How does a group with little money and few technical skills create online training courses? Free innovative new software!
It’s all about how you come across to your audience. These skills are more especially important with so much campaigning, fund raising, and volunteer recruitment taking place online.
1. Test the technology Navigate technical issues before they happen to improve efficiency. Technical issues come hand in hand with virtual meetings, so it’s important to anticipate possible problems ahead of time. It’s a good idea to send the platforms/URLs to all participants a day or so in advance so everyone has time to try …
Reach audiences across the internet by live streaming your next ZOOM meeting to Youtube and Facebook live.
Miss a live virtual ZOOM event? It’s your lucky day, it’s still going on. Let people who missed it watch and interact with a recording of your fundraiser or event later with Big Stage Online.
