5. Breaking News in Journalism "From post-election protests in Iran to the campaign against trade in conflict minerals, social media is revolutionizing the way human rights advocates broadcast their efforts. Internet-based services like Twitter and YouTube enable campaigners to reach global audiences and put issues in the international spotlight with just a few mouse clicks. The Iranian protestors' use of social media dominated the news coverage, with traditional news outlets discovering for the first time how these new platforms can provide access to information in otherwise closed-off environments." (worldpoliticsreview.com) Image provided by ivarfjeld.wordpress.com
6. Journalists and Media on Twitter BIO: A behind the scenes look at “Anderson Cooper 360°” written by Anderson Cooper and the show’s correspondents and producers. Vs. BIO: Covering all angles. CNN.com is among the world's leaders in online news and information delivery.
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31. NAFSA The association of international educators Promotes the exchange of students to and from the U.S. Resources include Connecting Our World and social media platforms – Twitter, Facebook, Blog, etc.
32. NAFSA: Social Media Platform TWITTER: Newest ways to take action RSS Feed: Allows you to stay up to date on initiatives and news FACEBOOK: Connect and discuss issues
37. Haiti Relief Efforts via Twitter and Mobile Marketing Text ‘HAITI’ earthquake relief raises $32 million dollars for Red Cross in one month. #HAITI was main hashtag used for Hurricane relief efforts and emergency family location