Using Twitter to Make a Positive Difference with Chris Strub
#TwitterSmarter Chat Recap: 12-22-16
Here’s a recap of our fave tweets from this week’s informative and insightful chat. We’d love to hear from you! Please feel free to comment below and share your two cents on these questions.
Please welcome our guest @ChrisStrub. Topic: Using Twitter to Make a Positive Difference. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/sPoXY6IA5u
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) December 22, 2016
#TwitterSmarter Chat
Q1: How can an individual use Twitter to make a positive change? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/SKDw5VTgig
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) December 22, 2016
A1: Easy! @ mention someone you appreciate and say something nice. One Tweet can make a huge difference. Try it now! #TwittterSmarter pic.twitter.com/4559BzfV9l
— Chris Strub (@ChrisStrub) December 22, 2016
A1: I believe in positivity. And there's enough negativity on the internet that we can effect change by being positive. #twittersmarter
— Kenneth Green (@kennethgreenco) December 22, 2016
A1: I make a positive change on Twitter every day by helping people with the info & resources I share. #twittersmarter
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) December 22, 2016
A1: When orgs like @IWES_NOLA host Twitter chats, we all come together and brainstorm how to fix specific social issues. #TwitterSmarter
— AK Kerani (@AKKerani) December 22, 2016
A1: Help others by sharing relevant and extra-valuable content users will find helpful #twittersmarter
— PostPlanner (@PostPlanner) December 22, 2016
A1 a) share factually correct info b) share good news c) don't RT incorrect or inaccurate info #TwitterSmarter
— Shannon Mouton Gray (@ShannonRenee) December 22, 2016
A1 #SharingtheGood is built on this idea. We have resources. We can and should help each other be better online or offline. #twittersmarter
— Bill Skowronski (@BillSkowronski) December 22, 2016
A1: Use it to get to know people, their passions, their story. A great way to uncover ways to contribute & make an impact. #twittersmarter
— Randy Thio (@ideabloke) December 22, 2016
A1 By sharing positive messages, yours & others. Actively conversing in a a positive way. Being helpful. Showing gratitude. #twittersmarter
— Kristy Gillentine (@KrisGillentine) December 22, 2016
A1: Individuals have a lot of power, they can be an advocate for their cause online/social media! @MadalynSklar @ChrisStrub #TwitterSmarter
— SaintA (@SaintAorg) December 22, 2016
A1 Anytime you have a REAL conversation with someone – more than small talk or RTs, that's the beginning of positive change #TwitterSmarter
— ?Natalie Palombi ? (@NataliePalombi) December 22, 2016
Q2: Can an individual use Twitter to make a positive difference in the business world? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/JB3oKgx8JB
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) December 22, 2016
A2: Yes! Next time you have a great customer service experience, note employee's name & Tweet it @ the company. It matters! #TwitterSmarter
— Chris Strub (@ChrisStrub) December 22, 2016
@MadalynSklar A2. I saw a post by Anthony Robbins a businessman who put a struggling charity out there and got press. #twittersmarter
— Kenneth Green (@kennethgreenco) December 22, 2016
A2: Absolutely! Solve problems and start engaging and you can make an impact. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) December 22, 2016
A2: Yes, be real and authentic every day. It makes a difference. #twittersmarter
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) December 22, 2016
@MadalynSklar A2) Positivity breeds positivity and it's great for business and communities. #TwitterSmarter ?
— Casandra McCottrell (@cassyfae) December 22, 2016
A2 Twitter gives more of a voice to the voiceless than anything. Companies need to respond to comments made on #Twitter #twittersmarter
— Chaim Shapiro (@ChaimShapiro) December 22, 2016
A2: Business and personal worlds are pretty much one now, if you're making a diff – change will happen! @MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter
— ?JMatt (@JMattMke) December 22, 2016
A2 also, reverse for #brands, if there was a gr8 #custexp, tweet cust name. Done enough it will help a brand's overall #CX. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Unyy8DWEMA
— Sue Duris (@SueDuris) December 22, 2016
Q3: How can a single Tweet make a difference philanthropically? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/ymJ87cN4UO
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) December 22, 2016
A3: Sometimes, using a hashtag can trigger a positive donation. @GoodXChange 's #ECDToyDrive campaign led to 1000s of toys! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/aQRq57axc4
— Chris Strub (@ChrisStrub) December 22, 2016
@MadalynSklar A3. I believe that a single tweet can bring attention to a cause which can motivate giving. #twittersmarter
— Kenneth Green (@kennethgreenco) December 22, 2016
@MadalynSklar A3: alone maybe not, but as a retweeted post it can make a massive difference. #twittersmarter
— Tim @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) December 22, 2016
A3: I think a single tweet can do more than we sometimes think. Don't be afraid to speak out and share. #twittersmarter
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) December 22, 2016
A3 Goal is to have your message fall on RIGHT eyes/ears. Tweet doesn't need to be seen by 1000s to make a difference. Just 1 #twittersmarter https://t.co/MjeRgPneZo
— Kristy Gillentine (@KrisGillentine) December 22, 2016
@MadalynSklar A3: with a great message and visual a Tweet can be impactful esp tagging influencers who will RT/engage. #twittersmarter
— Jennifer Bulandr (@JenniferBulandr) December 22, 2016
@MadalynSklar A3 Sometimes an idea can grow into a charity event in the right hands @ChrisStrub #TwitterSmarter SLR?? https://t.co/Jhfdj9qrAc
— SirLeprechaunRabbit® (@leprchaunrabbit) December 22, 2016
A3: Here is an example from @UN …#Tweet #MakingADifference #Philanthropy#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/BvB0QraBtj
— Susannah the Geek (@greatergoodgeek) December 22, 2016
Q4: Why is Twitter a valuable opportunity for nonprofits? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/kNea3S1H2e
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) December 22, 2016
A4: Nonprofits can and should use Twitter to listen to & interact with donors and volunteers, both current and prospective. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/KVomB5Vp4g
— Chris Strub (@ChrisStrub) December 22, 2016
@MadalynSklar A4: It's free, and gives great access to huge number of influential people. #twittersmarter
— Tim @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) December 22, 2016
A4) Twitter (done well) is best place IMHO to get maximum reach for minimal cost (none). #TwitterSmarter
— David Boutin (@dmboutin) December 22, 2016
A4: Non-profits can use Twitter to share their passion and their projects to attract attention. #twittersmarter
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) December 22, 2016
A4: Twitter is valuable because there are opportunities, such as Twitter Chats, to share about your work and what you do #TwitterSmarter
— Vanderwagen House (@TheVanderwagen) December 22, 2016
A4 Twitter is valuable or nonprofits because it's free, has wide reach, you can interact directly with audience. #twittersmarter
— Eric Sachs (@EricSachs_SEO) December 22, 2016
@MadalynSklar A4: I use Twitter as my nonprofit brand and find I can be more engaging than other platforms w a variety of different people #twittersmarter
— Jennifer Bulandr (@JenniferBulandr) December 22, 2016
@MadalynSklar A4: Bc it's not about money, it's about sharing authentically. Passion attracts the most followers #TwitterSmarter
— Bob Rothman (@RothmanBob) December 22, 2016
A4: Twitter is valuable because it's another opportunity to talk with your supporters & advocates! @MadalynSklar @ChrisStrub #TwitterSmarter
— SaintA (@SaintAorg) December 22, 2016
Q5: @ChrisStrub has worked with over 100 nonprofits. Can you give a few examples of nonprofits that effectively use Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Ph8JosZ8oK
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) December 22, 2016
A5: Sure can. @OppVillageLV, @CYDCCharleston, @LoveMWYF, @YRNOLa, @EATSouth and @YESSIowa are all Twitter aces! #TeamStrub #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/AKGguQLPsO
— Chris Strub (@ChrisStrub) December 22, 2016
A5: I have to give a shout out to my #nonprofit @PFFORG ??#twittersmarter https://t.co/f6SQ8mcGGn
— Jennifer Bulandr (@JenniferBulandr) December 22, 2016
A5: @frontstreetlife does a great job at bringing awareness & helping shelter dogs get adopted #TwitterSmarter
— Janel Berchielli (@JanelB) December 22, 2016
A5: a few; @ChrisStrub, @NSMNvsCancer, @fugeesfamily. @FirstDescents is probably my favorite #TwitterSmarter
— Vanderwagen House (@TheVanderwagen) December 22, 2016
A5) @MadalynSklar Our fried @Nisha360 is a shining example of how to use Twitter for good! Love what she does! ❤️ #TwitterSmarter
— David Boutin (@dmboutin) December 22, 2016
a5: @nokidhungry, @MakeAWish, @NationalCASA to name a few. Great images and great messages! #twittersmarter
— Jessie Simms (@JSimmsSocial) December 22, 2016
A5: @2SmallToFail has a lot of great visual content that is quick and easy to retweet! @MadalynSklar @ChrisStrub #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/BRbCZZlTRM
— SaintA (@SaintAorg) December 22, 2016
Q6: @ChrisStrub you're currently working with @Humana. How can Twitter be used to help improve health? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/8wXWngrWSe
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) December 22, 2016
A6: @Humana cultivates healthy discussion via Twitter chats & builds global community via #StartWithHealthy. #HUMEmployee #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/ZeIQ8XOIph
— Chris Strub (@ChrisStrub) December 22, 2016
A6: It can be used to share accurate information that can help people. #twittersmarter
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) December 22, 2016
A6 – there's certainly no shortage of personal trainers on social media #TwitterSmarter
— Chris Farrell, CPA (@CFarrellCPA) December 22, 2016
A6 I've worked w/ Public Health folks & used Twitter for research and crowdsourcing. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/XoZDGeBvrx
— Shannon Mouton Gray (@ShannonRenee) December 22, 2016
A6: It can help peps find the community that best meets their needs (mental health check,fitness,medicine,holistic,etc) #TwitterSmarter
— Janel Berchielli (@JanelB) December 22, 2016
@MadalynSklar @ChrisStrub @Humana A6: We live tweet our webinars, share vetted info, get people to our resources FASTER via Twitter #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/Syd9P70buI
— Jennifer Bulandr (@JenniferBulandr) December 22, 2016
A6 Health orgs on #SocialMedia is underserved. Done well, can really create a great #custexp. Ex: @ClevelandClinic #TwitterSmarter
— Sue Duris (@SueDuris) December 22, 2016
A6 Twitter can improve mental health. It can give ppl friends who maybe dont have any offline. ++self-esteem #twittersmarter @MadalynSklar
— Joshua Aaron (@JAaronCA) December 22, 2016
Q7: @ChrisStrub you're active on many social channels. Which channels are most effective in making a positive difference? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/1rDaoey3Td
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) December 22, 2016
A7: It's never about the channels & always about people. Actively listen to learn where your audience is, & interact there. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/fHS0xolhck
— Chris Strub (@ChrisStrub) December 22, 2016
A7: It comes down to where your audience is; for me it's Twitter. For my non-profit, it's Facebook @MadalynSklar @ChrisStrub #TwitterSmarter
— ?JMatt (@JMattMke) December 22, 2016
A7: while it is great to cross pollinate, each platform has their own special audience. You have to use the ones you enjoy! #TwitterSmarter
— Janel Berchielli (@JanelB) December 22, 2016
A7: I'd have to say Twitter – oftentimes, all it takes is a short and sweet tweet to make someone's day brighter. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Strickfaden (@joshshoki) December 22, 2016
A7 Offline: non profits need to be on the ground , meet people in need, donors / AND use online channels in conjunction #TwitterSmarter
— Phil Siarri (@philsiarri) December 22, 2016
A7 I like the conversational style of Twitter +Facebook. They have the most viral potential for promoting causes. #TwitterSmarter
— MiraJoleigh.com (@MiraJoleigh) December 22, 2016
A7 Whichever channel you like best! I think its the strategy that matters more than the tool. #twittersmarter https://t.co/EYsdFsIKFC
— Joshua Aaron (@JAaronCA) December 22, 2016
A7. @twitter is the best channel for me to do good. You have to be concise. Tends to get things done faster with less BS. #TwitterSmarter
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) December 22, 2016
@ChrisStrub A7 They can ALL be effective. But identify your audience & meet them where they are. #twittersmarter https://t.co/OZ9rPREMcQ
— Kristy Gillentine (@KrisGillentine) December 22, 2016
Q8: What's your biggest tip to use social media to make a positive difference? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/5OiInQhMLq
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) December 22, 2016
A8: It's better to be interested than to be interesting. Actively engage in convos & people will want to help you back. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/6gn71Afczi
— Chris Strub (@ChrisStrub) December 22, 2016
A8: I have been hosting #grantchat for almost 4 yrs to help grant pros and grant makers connect and grow #twittersmarter
— Jo Miller, GPC (@JM_Grants) December 22, 2016
A8: Be real. Listen. Share. Help. Advise. #JustDoIt #twittersmarter
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) December 22, 2016
A8: Show that you are interested in that person. Make them feel as if they're VIP #TwitterSmarter
— Vanderwagen House (@TheVanderwagen) December 22, 2016
A8: Help others succeed, and you will too #twittersmarter
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) December 22, 2016
A8. To make a positive difference in #social: Work hard in your passion area & help others w/ your expertise: Be of service. #TwitterSmarter
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) December 22, 2016
A8: Engage, engage, engage. Be authentic. Be helpful. Be kind. #TwitterSmarter
— Jessica Lynn (@JessTheWriter33) December 22, 2016
A8: Make sure your audience can tell you're using social media because you want to provide value to them. #twittersmarter @MadalynSklar
— Social Tech Pro (@SocialTechPro) December 22, 2016
A8 Research causes b4 u Tweet abt em. Focus your message to reach people who can help, use hashtags that mean something. #TwitterSmarter
— Janet Fouts (@jfouts) December 22, 2016
@MadalynSklar A8 Stay (genuinely) positive! You can boost many others & brighten their day @ChrisStrub #TwitterSmarter SLR?? https://t.co/kCFaVUsuDy
— SirLeprechaunRabbit® (@leprchaunrabbit) December 22, 2016
@MadalynSklar A8: Keep posting positive and informative content. RT, comment and engage with others. #TwitterSmarter
— Justin Bienvenue (@JustinBienvenue) December 22, 2016
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