Yes, there are things social media can’t do. Social media is not a solution, or a sure bet. Here are 7 cautions to ponder.
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The GOD minute
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | February 8, 2020 | Congregation of the Mission, Social, Social Media | 1 Comment
A new podcast series to fuel your prayer – The God Minute
Lenten Reflection On Fasting, by Sister of Charity (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | March 22, 2019 | Formation, Sisters of Charity, Social Media | 0 Comments
Sister Rejane Cytacki, SCL, generously shares some great ideas about fasting from “time-eaters”– those things that take our focus away from our prayer relationship with God.
Mary’s Digital Home “Liked” By Almost 3 Million People
by John Freund, CM | December 8, 2018 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections, Social Media, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
Do you know the address of the Facebook page that has been “liked” by 2.9 million people?
Surprised Into Prayer By the Vincentian Film Festival
by John Freund, CM | October 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Social Media, Technology: Issues and Uses | 0 Comments
I must admit “Finding Charity in Art: The Challenge of the Vincentian Festival” surprised me into prayer! “
Getting Stuff Right on Your Website
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 16, 2018 | Formation, Social
Here’s the start of a list that might help you go from getting stuff wrong to getting stufff right on your website that will strengthen your communication.
Stitching Tweets Together: Using a Twitter Thread
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 2, 2018 | Formation, Social, Social Media
With a twitter thread you can provide additional context, an update, or an extended point by connecting multiple Tweets together.
New: Instagram Topic Channels
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 7, 2018 | Formation, Social, Social Media
Why do I talk about Instagram and not SnapChat? Because every demographic needs their social media channel where I don’t bother them!
Making a Social Media Checklist
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 31, 2018 | Formation, Social, Social Media
Social networks are constantly updating their functionality. If you want to stay visible you should make a daily checklist!
Echo the Voice of the Poor @SVDPUSACouncil
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 24, 2018 | Formation, Social Media
Using Twitter? You help SVDP’s Voice of the Poor and lots of other Vincentian Twitterers by using handles (@) and hashtags in your tweets and retweets!
The Next Greatest Generation
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 12, 2018 | Formation, Social Media
Specialized social media platforms are facilitating the release of the creative and compassionate energy of today’s “greatest generation”.
4 Things You Must Consider Before Building Social Video
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 5, 2018 | Formation, Social, Social Media
The great part about social video marketing and trying something new is that you have the ability to test your strategies and make tweaks accordingly. Don’t be afraid to try things as long as you evaluate and analyze well!
Leaders Guide to Communication with Generation Z Members
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 29, 2018 | Formation, Social
Don’t confuse Generation Z folks with millennials. The research shows that their communication preferences at work are very different. That means reaching out to them and welcoming them in has to have a different approach, too.
Connecting in a “Selfie” world
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 22, 2018 | Reflections, Social, Social Media
They were all there waiting for me,” the Pope said. “When I arrived, they made noise, as young people do. I went to greet them and only a few gave their hand. The majority were with their cellphones (saying), ‘photo, photo, photo. Selfie!’
Video or text?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 15, 2018 | Social, Technology: Issues and Uses
Video not only adds value to everyday organizational communication, it personalizes internal communications in a way that can have a big impact on our Vincentian “corporate” culture.
Top 10 Social Sites
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 8, 2018 | Social, Social Media
Most of this top 10 list probably won’t come as much of a surprise, but there are a few newer platforms here that you may not have heard of but should get to know if you’re immersed in the digital marketing industry.