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Silver Medal Winner, Social Networking, 2012 Axiom Business Book Awards
Silver Medal Winner, Business and Leadership, 2012 Nautilus Book Awards

The official word from Twitter on how to harness the power of the platform for any cause.

As recent events in Japan, the Middle East, and Haiti have shown, Twitter offers a unique platform to connect individuals and influence change in ways that were unthinkable only a short time ago. In Twitter for Good, Claire Diaz Ortiz, Twitter''s head of corporate social innovation and philanthropy, shares the same strategies she offers to organizations launching cause-based campaigns. Filled with dynamic examples from initiatives around the world, this groundbreaking book offers practical guidelines for harnessing individual activism via Twitter as a force for social change.

  • Reveals why every organization needs a dedicated Twitter strategy and explains how to set one
  • Introduces the five-step

    Trade Review

    "Full of useful tools to make to make the most of this empowering medium." (Green World, May 2012)

    "A more engaging read for non-tweeting non-for-profit organisations seeking fresh inspiration to become one of the Tweeples." (Financial Adviser, December 2011)

    "Perfect for innovative leaders who want to use Twitter to achieve their cause-based aims." (The Grapevine)

    "Packed with dynamic examples from around the world, readers will find guidance and inspiration in harnessing the micro-site for good." (Ethical Corporation)

    "... filled with dynamic examples." (Publicnet.co.uk)

    "... easy-to-read guide which shows you how to connect with other people online while reaching your own personal goals." (Fresh Direction)



    Table of Contents
    Foreword ix
    by Biz Stone

    Preface xv

    Introduction 1

    Chapter 1 Be a Force for Good 3

    Chapter 2 T (Target): Why Tweet? 13

    Chapter 3 W(Write): Why You Should Tweet like Kanye 43

    Chapter 4 E (Engage): Tools to Win 75

    Chapter 5 E (Explore): Finding Everybody, and Bringing Everybody to You 117

    Chapter 6 T (Track): Making Sure You’ve Hit Your Mark 139

    Chapter 7 Applying the T.W.E.E.T. Framework 161

    Conclusion 191

    Top Questions Reference List 193

    Resources 195

    Acknowledgments 197

    About the Author 200

    Index 201

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    Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
    Publication Date: 27/09/2011
    ISBN13: 9781118061930, 978-1118061930
    ISBN10: 1118061934

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    Silver Medal Winner, Social Networking, 2012 Axiom Business Book Awards
    Silver Medal Winner, Business and Leadership, 2012 Nautilus Book Awards

    The official word from Twitter on how to harness the power of the platform for any cause.

    As recent events in Japan, the Middle East, and Haiti have shown, Twitter offers a unique platform to connect individuals and influence change in ways that were unthinkable only a short time ago. In Twitter for Good, Claire Diaz Ortiz, Twitter''s head of corporate social innovation and philanthropy, shares the same strategies she offers to organizations launching cause-based campaigns. Filled with dynamic examples from initiatives around the world, this groundbreaking book offers practical guidelines for harnessing individual activism via Twitter as a force for social change.

    • Reveals why every organization needs a dedicated Twitter strategy and explains how to set one
    • Introduces the five-step

      Trade Review

      "Full of useful tools to make to make the most of this empowering medium." (Green World, May 2012)

      "A more engaging read for non-tweeting non-for-profit organisations seeking fresh inspiration to become one of the Tweeples." (Financial Adviser, December 2011)

      "Perfect for innovative leaders who want to use Twitter to achieve their cause-based aims." (The Grapevine)

      "Packed with dynamic examples from around the world, readers will find guidance and inspiration in harnessing the micro-site for good." (Ethical Corporation)

      "... filled with dynamic examples." (Publicnet.co.uk)

      "... easy-to-read guide which shows you how to connect with other people online while reaching your own personal goals." (Fresh Direction)



      Table of Contents
      Foreword ix
      by Biz Stone

      Preface xv

      Introduction 1

      Chapter 1 Be a Force for Good 3

      Chapter 2 T (Target): Why Tweet? 13

      Chapter 3 W(Write): Why You Should Tweet like Kanye 43

      Chapter 4 E (Engage): Tools to Win 75

      Chapter 5 E (Explore): Finding Everybody, and Bringing Everybody to You 117

      Chapter 6 T (Track): Making Sure You’ve Hit Your Mark 139

      Chapter 7 Applying the T.W.E.E.T. Framework 161

      Conclusion 191

      Top Questions Reference List 193

      Resources 195

      Acknowledgments 197

      About the Author 200

      Index 201

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