SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE, DURING, & AFTER EMERGENCIESSOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS Show
This section provides an overview of social media platforms classified by purpose and function. 27 A. Social Networking
2. Examples: Facebook and LinkedIn
2. Examples: Twitter and Tumblr
3. Additional tool for managing microblogging: TweetDeck
C. Blogging (Using Publishing Websites)
D. Photo Sharing 2: Examples: Instagram, Flickr, Snapchat and Pinterest
2. Examples: YouTube, Vimeo, and Periscope
2. Examples: Ushahidi, Inc. For more information on crowdsourcing, view the Digital Humanitarians TED Talk on the use of time-critical crowdsourcing to verify social media for disaster response. 29 To view the FEMA mobile application called "Disaster Reporter," which includes a crowdsourcing component, click here.30 G. Tools for Managing Multiple Social Media Platforms 2. Examples: Hootsuite HootSuite supports social network integrations for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, WordPress, and more. It has a browser-based interface that allows social media profiles to be viewed in tabs, rather than all in one window. It has the ability to filter messages, schedule posts, and manage messages through multiple platforms, as well as provide custom analytics.32 « Previous | Topic
Home | Next » References: 27 FEMA, IS-42: Social Media in Emergency Management, Lesson 2. 28 Cetin, M. (2013, November 7). The Beginner's Guide to TweetDeck. Retrieved from http://mashable.com/2013/11/07/tweetdeck-beginners-guide/#oGx_HnMmRuq1 29 Meier, P. (2013, July 21). TEDx: Using Crowdsourcing to Verify Social Media for Disaster Response | iRevolution. Retrieved from http://irevolution.net/2013/07/21/tedx-crowdsourcing-verification/?goback=.gde_106846_member_259920926 30 Kuriakose, D. (2013, July 29). FEMA App Adds Crowdsourcing for Disaster Relief. Retrieved from http://mashable.com/2013/07/29/fema-app-disaster-relief/ 31 FEMA. (2013, June 18). IS-42: Social Media in Emergency Management, Lesson 2: Monitoring and Aggregating Sites. Retrieved from https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-42 32 HootSuite Website. (n.d.) Retrieved from https://hootsuite.com/features/social-networks Which of the following should be used when messaging to create a message that is appropriate and professional?Which of the following should be used when messaging to create a message that is appropriate and professional? Adjust tone and level of formality to match the situation.
Which social media platform has the largest user base of the traditional social media platforms?Facebook is still the most popular social media platform, with 2.4 billion active monthly users.
Which of the following methods of electronic communication carry the same legal weight as other business documents?Business email messages carry the same legal weight as other business documents.
Which of the following are potential uses for profiles on social networking platforms found in businesses?Which of the following are potential uses for profiles on social networking platforms found in businesses? inform their teams about announcements and updates. Traditionally, most business blog posts were authored by one or a few individuals.
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