Social media grows within political campaigns

LOQation News looks to cover stories that matter. Within the most recent millennial generation, it has become evident that social media is becoming an important tool in political campaigns. Social media has created a powerful and quickly spread impact as it continues to grow. Cabrini College professors and students speak on this change, as well expert Joe Trippi.

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From: Loquitur Media

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#IndigenousDads: how social media can inspire social change | Joel Bayliss | TEDxAdelaide

Negative stereotypes are often portrayed in the mainstream media. This can influence public perceptions and deeply offend many people. One Aboriginal father's tweet in response to a controversial political cartoon launched #IndigenousDads, a social media phenomenon proving that social media has the power to create positive social change.

As a strong advocate and campaigner for Aboriginal justice matters, Joel Bayliss used the passionate response to Bill Leak’s cartoon portraying a negative...

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From: TEDx Talks

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2016 Uganda Social Media Conference Summary Video

The Second Social Media Conference discussing the role of new media in defining social and political landscape in Uganda brought some of Uganda's most influential change makers, analysts, policy makers, politicians and academics.

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From: Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Uganda and South Sudan

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Social Media and Food Safety

Dr. Bernardo and Dr. Vroegindewy talk about the links between food safety and social media. Social media is rapidly changing personal, political, economic, educational, scientific and technical landscapes linking wide ranges of groups and individuals across a vast array of venues. Food safety is critical to support individual health, maintain consumer confidence, promote free trade, and protect financial interests across the entire food production and distribution chain. Social media has the...

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From: Michigan State University Online Master of Science in Food Safety

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Politics, Authenticity and Social Media

Increasingly politicians and governments are taking to social media channels to connect with constituents, share municipal happenings and get feedback on policy changes. With our municipal election a few months away and more of us engaging with those running for office online many are wondering what is social media's impact on modern politics? And are channels like Twitter and Facebook making politics more responsive and more authentic?

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From: SMCNiagara

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Purdue University, Project Impact discussion: 'Is Social Media Changing Politics?' (Part 2)

Purdue University's Project Impact hosted executives Jonathan Perelman from Google, and Adam Sharp of Twitter, to discuss the links between social media and politics on March 22, 2012 at an event in Loeb Playhouse.

Here are some more highlights from their discussion.

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From: BoilermakerHawk

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Franck Debié at the EIF Debate on the impact of Social Networks on MEPs daily work

The impact of social media on people's lives ranging from active participation in political dialogue to personal stories of families being reunited is unprecedented. Social media are platforms on which active political dialogue takes place on a daily basis. Citizens can now speak directly to their leaders, new political movements are born online, and a single voice can reach an audience of millions.

Franck Debié, Associate Professor at École normale supérieure, Paris

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From: EIFonline

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Alexander Alvaro at the EIF Debate on the impact of Social Networks on MEPs daily work

The impact of social media on people's lives ranging from active participation in political dialogue to personal stories of families being reunited is unprecedented. Social media are platforms on which active political dialogue takes place on a daily basis. Citizens can now speak directly to their leaders, new political movements are born online, and a single voice can reach an audience of millions.

Alexander Alvaro, Vice-President of the European Parliament and EIF Governor

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From: EIFonline

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Purdue University, Project Impact discussion: 'Is Social Media Changing Politics?'

Purdue University's Project Impact hosted executives from Jonathan Perelman Google, and Adam Sharp of Twitter, to discuss the links between social media and politics on March 22, 2012 at an event in Loeb Playhouse.

Here is a recap of the reception that took place before the discussion, and some event highlights from the discussion.

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From: BoilermakerHawk

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Social media changing politics

Social media is changing the political game.

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From: WLFITV

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