Social Media
What Social Media Can’t Do
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | October 23, 2018 | Formation, Social, Social Media | 0 Comments
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.
Stitching Tweets Together: Using a Twitter Thread
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | October 2, 2018 | Formation, Social, Social Media | 0 Comments
With a twitter thread you can provide additional context, an update, or an extended point by connecting multiple Tweets together.
Anti-Harassment and Cyberbullying Features on Twitter
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | September 25, 2018 | News, Social Media | 0 Comments
Twitter Rules prohibit the kind of abuse we mean here — threats, hate speech, cyberbullying, and harassment and more. Let’s be civil!
Truth and Social Media
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | September 11, 2018 | News, Social, Social Media | 0 Comments
Social media are being abused. But, with a will, society can harness them and revive that early dream of enlightenment. Vincentians can help.
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What Social Media Can’t Do
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 23, 2018 | Formation, Social, Social Media
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.
![Stitching Tweets Together: Using a Twitter Thread](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/10/twitter-threads.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
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.
![Anti-Harassment and Cyberbullying Features on Twitter](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/09/cyberbullying-on-twitter.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Anti-Harassment and Cyberbullying Features on Twitter
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 25, 2018 | News, Social Media
Twitter Rules prohibit the kind of abuse we mean here — threats, hate speech, cyberbullying, and harassment and more. Let’s be civil!
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!
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!’
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.
Instagram Tips
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 1, 2018 | Social, Social Media
To create engaging content on Instagram, show users how to fulfill the mission in their life. Friends like to get ideas and see what strategies that they use fit with yours…
Kinetic Typography: use it!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 17, 2018 | Formation, Social Media
Here’s the best collection of kinetic typography possibilities I’ve seen in a while of this powerful, artful mode of communication. Here’s a nice example from the Vincentians (SSVP) of Australia. Tell Frédéric’s story, or anyone else’s!
Microblogging: Why you should use Twitter (and Instagram, WhatsApp, Tumblr and YouTube)
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 3, 2018 | News, Social Media
Microblogging wouldn’t be as big of a deal as it is right now without the growing trend toward mobile web browsing. It’s too hard to write, interact and consume lengthy blog posts on a smartphone or tablet.
So Many Metrics, So Little Time
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 20, 2018 | Formation, Social Media, Technology: Issues and Uses
Keeping track of these metrics doesn’t have to be so daunting when you have the right tools on deck. By knowing what people are saying about your organization’s content and responding in a timely manner, you ultimately set yourself up to grow your social presence faster.