Hurricane Sandy: Red Cross, Other Relief Organizations See Social Media As 'Double-Edged Sword' For Relief Efforts
As Hurricane Sandy eases away from the East Coast and the cleanup begins, major charitable organizations are increasing their reach and personalizing relief efforts thanks to social media. "As of 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, we collected over 540,000
Fake Photos of Sandy Flood Social Media
No matter what part of the country you're in, it's nearly impossible not to be aware of the devastation and destruction that superstorm Sandy wrought as it pummeled the East Coast of the United States. In fact, with 24-hour news coverage, there
Hurricane Sandy and the power of social media
It's warm and sunny here in Los Angeles, but on my computer, a storm has been brewing all day. From my cubicle in downtown Los Angeles I've been nervously anticipating the arrival of Hurricane Sandy since arriving at work this morning
Hurricane Sandy shows dark side of social media
Fraudulent news items and pictures plague social media accounts Dishonest postings lead some news organizations, websites astray Some bogus photos went viral 6:36PM EDT October 30. 2012 - The story of Hurricane Sandy unfolded quickly on social
Social Media Sparks Democracy, One Click at a Time
One of the core pillars of our political process is the belief that democracy works best when the most people participate. Yet with the election just one week away, we are confronted with a number of challenges to ensuring that our democracy
Social Media a Hotbed of Political Debate, Engagement - For the Good?
Since the last presidential election in 2008, the proliferation of social media users and mobile devices has brought a corresponding surge in political activities on social networks and Twitter. Two recent surveys from the Pew Research Center
Hurricane Sandy: Social Media a Strangers-to-Strangers Lifeline for Victims
When hurricane Sandy made landfall, phone lines went busy or dead and for those who could make calls, the 911 hotline was frighteningly backed up. But for many stuck in the throes of the storm, social media like Twitter and Instagram became stranger-to
Social-Media Users Flock to Facebook for Sandy Updates
Facebook Inc. (FB) and Twitter Inc. became conduits of information for people seeking help or solace as superstorm Sandy ravaged the U.S. East Coast, reinforcing social media’s importance in connecting people in crisis. On Facebook’s Talk
Social media a news source and tool during Superstorm Sandy
A flooded Brooklyn Battery park Tunnel October 30, 2012 as New Yorkers clean up the morning after Hurricane Sandy's landfall. / TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty The U.S. East Coast was hit hard by Superstorm Sandy -- the Category 1 hurricane was
As Hurricane Sandy eases away from the East Coast and the cleanup begins, major charitable organizations are increasing their reach and personalizing relief efforts thanks to social media. "As of 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, we collected over 540,000
Fake Photos of Sandy Flood Social Media
No matter what part of the country you're in, it's nearly impossible not to be aware of the devastation and destruction that superstorm Sandy wrought as it pummeled the East Coast of the United States. In fact, with 24-hour news coverage, there
Hurricane Sandy and the power of social media
It's warm and sunny here in Los Angeles, but on my computer, a storm has been brewing all day. From my cubicle in downtown Los Angeles I've been nervously anticipating the arrival of Hurricane Sandy since arriving at work this morning
Hurricane Sandy shows dark side of social media
Fraudulent news items and pictures plague social media accounts Dishonest postings lead some news organizations, websites astray Some bogus photos went viral 6:36PM EDT October 30. 2012 - The story of Hurricane Sandy unfolded quickly on social
Social Media Sparks Democracy, One Click at a Time
One of the core pillars of our political process is the belief that democracy works best when the most people participate. Yet with the election just one week away, we are confronted with a number of challenges to ensuring that our democracy
Social Media a Hotbed of Political Debate, Engagement - For the Good?
Since the last presidential election in 2008, the proliferation of social media users and mobile devices has brought a corresponding surge in political activities on social networks and Twitter. Two recent surveys from the Pew Research Center
Hurricane Sandy: Social Media a Strangers-to-Strangers Lifeline for Victims
When hurricane Sandy made landfall, phone lines went busy or dead and for those who could make calls, the 911 hotline was frighteningly backed up. But for many stuck in the throes of the storm, social media like Twitter and Instagram became stranger-to
Social-Media Users Flock to Facebook for Sandy Updates
Facebook Inc. (FB) and Twitter Inc. became conduits of information for people seeking help or solace as superstorm Sandy ravaged the U.S. East Coast, reinforcing social media’s importance in connecting people in crisis. On Facebook’s Talk
Social media a news source and tool during Superstorm Sandy
A flooded Brooklyn Battery park Tunnel October 30, 2012 as New Yorkers clean up the morning after Hurricane Sandy's landfall. / TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty The U.S. East Coast was hit hard by Superstorm Sandy -- the Category 1 hurricane was
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