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Green Social Media

Using social media tactics and strategies to better the planet and leave it a little better than we found it. We focus on helping organizations of all sizes learn to use social media tools to help reduce their carbon footprint for a better tomorrow.

Network Leader: Kristina Summers

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TOP IDEA: Tim Bailen PREDICTION: As fuel costs rise, we'll see a new style of job board- a job swap board, where people who are working a similar job at opposite ends of the city can swap jobs so that they are each ...MorePREDICTION: As fuel costs rise, we'll see a new style of job board- a job swap board, where people who are working a similar job at opposite ends of the city can swap jobs so that they are each closer to home (and therefore have a shorter commute.)

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Tim Bailen: Less traffic. Less pollution. More happiness. I look forward to the day when making this type of career move is common and encouraged!
5 days ago

Tim Bailen Hi guys. I'm new on the site and this seems like a great place to share an idea that's been knocking at my door lately. I'll share it in my next post. Just wanted to say hi first!

5 days ago from Green Social Media

TOP IDEA: Daniel Sunshine I'm starting a new media innovation and trends group and would like to invite Brazen members to get in touch if you are interested in playing a roll. The group will identify top online and tech ...MoreI'm starting a new media innovation and trends group and would like to invite Brazen members to get in touch if you are interested in playing a roll. The group will identify top online and tech trends and will collaborate to create blog posts on the subjects. This is a great way to focus on topics that interest you and feature your insights to a broader audience. I used to head National Geographic's Gen Y Trends Group and love analyzing the impact of innovation. Post a comment if interested.

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Sara Cope: Awesome!
1 week ago

Daniel Sunshine: I've started the group Innovation and Trends. The first step is for us all to join that group. Once there, share some ideas about what you would ...MoreI've started the group Innovation and Trends. The first step is for us all to join that group. Once there, share some ideas about what you would be passionate about creating a trend report on (blog post or presentation or both). I'll have a few ideas and next steps waiting.
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Jake Just last week I posted a blog post on the term "Green", "I'm Green". I'd love some feed back

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Jake Hey everybody, I've created a new network that is called "The Adventurous, Outgoing Free Men/Women MoreHey everybody, I've created a new network that is called "The Adventurous, Outgoing Free Men/Women http://www.brazencareerist.com/network/the-adventurous-outgoing-free-men. It's about all the people who go the extra mile, do something unusual and amazing, write a blog,love the world, and have a hobby or secret talent they would love to show to the world.
I hope you guys enjoy the idea and come join.

3 weeks ago from Green Social Media

Kristina Summers Anyone in the middle Georgia area and interested in using social media to help me promote an awesome family-friendly, prescribed fire event for both habitat restoration & wildlife conservation ...MoreAnyone in the middle Georgia area and interested in using social media to help me promote an awesome family-friendly, prescribed fire event for both habitat restoration & wildlife conservation in a state park? email me or DM me now! Live music, food and Smokey the Bear!!! Needs: Sponsors, volunteers, flyer and Tee design, twitter campaign and word/world of mouth. All help appreciated. Proceeds benefit federally endangered species and habitat restoration work. THANKS!! @kristinasummer

4 weeks ago from Green Social Media

Kristina Summers: oh and the event is the 2nd Saturday in March so I am under a bit of a time crunch. :)
4 weeks ago

Thao Le This is a pretty cool platform for urbanites & green social media, http://greenjar.net/

7 weeks ago from Green Social Media

Thao Le Check out my colleague's site www.thinkgreenliveclean.com. We volunteered together in Ecuador. ...MoreCheck out my colleague's site www.thinkgreenliveclean.com. We volunteered together in Ecuador. The site is collaborates informative articles and an open forum. What do you think?

7 weeks ago from Green Social Media

Motivated Procrastinator: Thao, GREAT website!! Lots of good information in an aesthetic pleasing environment. I didn't know that colleges got rid of trays. ...MoreThao, GREAT website!! Lots of good information in an aesthetic pleasing environment. I didn't know that colleges got rid of trays. Hmmm...doesn't that mean lots more spills? lol! Thanks for sharing. I also love the pics!
7 weeks ago

Thao Le: Thanks Motivated Procrastinator!
7 weeks ago

Kristina Summers When I started this network I was unsure of how many people would get what I was trying to do - Now as I watch the discussions develop I am thrilled that people are really connecting and helping ...MoreWhen I started this network I was unsure of how many people would get what I was trying to do - Now as I watch the discussions develop I am thrilled that people are really connecting and helping to make things "greener" through social media! Thanks to all for joining!

8 weeks ago from Green Social Media

Cameron Plommer Hey all, idea for a network. Sustainable Seattle is a nonprofit I'm working in and we could use some good feedback for using social media. I'm also a project lead for the PHOCUS program, which ...MoreHey all, idea for a network. Sustainable Seattle is a nonprofit I'm working in and we could use some good feedback for using social media. I'm also a project lead for the PHOCUS program, which aims to connect grassroots ideas to policy makers (more or less) and see great potential for social media to do this. Ideas, advice, comments?

Link to program: http://ow.ly/Un2d

10 weeks ago from Green Social Media

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Megan Atkinson: Cameron -
Having forums to generate a buzz list of issues that could be turned into petitions sounds great. I've used MoreCameron -
Having forums to generate a buzz list of issues that could be turned into petitions sounds great. I've used www.petitionspot.com on several occasions for campus causes and class projects. Let me know how it goes if you take that route!
10 weeks ago

Kristina Summers: I'd love to help - I am a social media consultant specializing in helping small non-profits and small businesses set up a social media ...MoreI'd love to help - I am a social media consultant specializing in helping small non-profits and small businesses set up a social media infrastructure. If you are interested in our planning guide (free) send me a private msg and I'll email it to you. Cheers!
8 weeks ago

Beth Oppenheim-Chan Hi all! Great network! I work for the environmental organization that coordinates Earth Day, and would love to hear if any of you will be in DC for the big celebration. Cheers!

9 weeks ago from Green Social Media

Kristina Summers: Which organization? I won't be in DC - but in GA, my org is compiling a comprehensive list of all Earthday events so that people can search by ...MoreWhich organization? I won't be in DC - but in GA, my org is compiling a comprehensive list of all Earthday events so that people can search by region. We list date, event and a link back to the org for more info. We'd love to list your event.
8 weeks ago

Brianne E. Villano Imagine what can be done, and what is being done, with power like this - A video on the Social Media Revolution - MoreImagine what can be done, and what is being done, with power like this - A video on the Social Media Revolution - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIFYPQjYhv8 - enjoy!

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Brianne E. Villano: I think recent big business paring down their television marketing budgets to take to the interwebs is saying something. I think that social media ...MoreI think recent big business paring down their television marketing budgets to take to the interwebs is saying something. I think that social media is the start of a new way of doing business even if it is not the entire revolution itself. It's going to be the catalyst that will push us in a direction that is surprisingly like older times when word of mouth was the way to get things out there, relying on communities to propel a business or product image. Now the communities are simply online.
9 weeks ago

Kristina Summers: funny how things get around - I use that video (with Erik's permission of course) when I give SM presentations to organizations. It always gets ...Morefunny how things get around - I use that video (with Erik's permission of course) when I give SM presentations to organizations. It always gets people thinking. and if you really want some insight-read the accompanying book, Socialnomics. good stuff.
8 weeks ago

Motivated Procrastinator BETH: Sounds great tell us more!

9 weeks ago from Green Social Media

Caleb Gardner Well, this is appropriate, after starting http://savethecups.com/

Well done, guys! Great group.

10 weeks ago from Green Social Media

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Clare Burias: Brilliant idea and great timing! I shared the link with my friends and professors :) You will definitely get support from Central NY.
9 weeks ago

Caleb Gardner: @Clare Tell central NY we say thanks. :)
9 weeks ago

Megan Atkinson Also, it's difficult keeping on who wants what type of updates and info. I get people who want heads-ups on jobs, others want resume help, some want to know what's new in the energy tech world, ...MoreAlso, it's difficult keeping on who wants what type of updates and info. I get people who want heads-ups on jobs, others want resume help, some want to know what's new in the energy tech world, etc. I've got a twitter and a blog so far, but it seems like I'm missing the mark somewhere still. Twitter limits content and people seem to 'forget' about the blog.

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Cameron Plommer: Yeah you can get google wave. Just click that link and say why you want to use it.
10 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado: Do you have one landing page for all the networks? This will let people access whichever one they're most interested in to reach out and contact you.
9 weeks ago

Maggie McGary Cool group--I look forward to hearing everyone's ideas! Off the top of my head I can see the potential for carbon footprint reduction through virtual events instead of live ones; local farmers and ...MoreCool group--I look forward to hearing everyone's ideas! Off the top of my head I can see the potential for carbon footprint reduction through virtual events instead of live ones; local farmers and businesses connecting with communities to promote buy local initiatives; etc.

10 weeks ago from Green Social Media

JR Moreau: Those are ALL cool ideas!
10 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado: I love gardening forums where we can get together and share frugal tips and tricks. Something simular for farmers and businesses is a great idea.
9 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado Can't help but join. Hopefully gleaning posts here will give me some ideas for the Community Garden I'm helping manage.

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Megan Atkinson: Several non-profs in my area have community gardening projects that have been super successful. Are you looking for input on anything specific?
10 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado: Everyone involved in our little garden has multiple projects, so we're taking very small steps. I plan to make an SEO optimized website and dapple ...MoreEveryone involved in our little garden has multiple projects, so we're taking very small steps. I plan to make an SEO optimized website and dapple in social networks like MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter. Any other ideas for what should be on the website and what could spread the word locally?
9 weeks ago

Megan Atkinson Emily:
I do need the invite myself. Your generosity just made my day! You are a gem. :) Thanks!

10 weeks ago from Green Social Media

Emily Verkruyse: No problem at all! Could you send me a private message with your email address?
10 weeks ago

Megan Atkinson I'm looking to find someone who can help me fully integrate into the social media world. I am really involved in a small-niche program at my college and people are turning to me left and right for ...MoreI'm looking to find someone who can help me fully integrate into the social media world. I am really involved in a small-niche program at my college and people are turning to me left and right for help and insight... and email is not the most effective info distributor anymore (obviously). Any suggestions on how to find someone willing to be my "go-to" with questions?

10 weeks ago from Green Social Media

JR Moreau: Are you too busy to answer these individual questions via email, phone convo or in person convo? Or do you feel you're not qualified to answer the ...MoreAre you too busy to answer these individual questions via email, phone convo or in person convo? Or do you feel you're not qualified to answer the questions?
10 weeks ago

Megan Atkinson: I really just feel that I end up repeating myself a lot. If I could get more involved in the social media scene, I could reach out to all ...MoreI really just feel that I end up repeating myself a lot. If I could get more involved in the social media scene, I could reach out to all interested parties in my networks at once.
10 weeks ago

JR Moreau People seem to have shorter attention spans online compared to having a captive audiences in a class or lecture. With social media and messaging, what are some of the techniques you would use to ...MorePeople seem to have shorter attention spans online compared to having a captive audiences in a class or lecture. With social media and messaging, what are some of the techniques you would use to overcome the "give me the short version" response to your message?

10 weeks ago from Green Social Media

Caleb Gardner: Don't make your idea too complicated. That's why I love doing Save the Cups, because it's an idea that's very easy to grasp very quickly.
MoreDon't make your idea too complicated. That's why I love doing Save the Cups, because it's an idea that's very easy to grasp very quickly.

Never underestimate the power of a simple idea.
10 weeks ago

Megan Atkinson: I think social media can employ the same concepts of web design in regards to this concern. Using brevity, bold text to main words, color theory, ...MoreI think social media can employ the same concepts of web design in regards to this concern. Using brevity, bold text to main words, color theory, and compositional theory to communicate the "short version" preference of most web-goers.
10 weeks ago

JR Moreau Here's my question, which companies are doing a great job of educating the public, consumers and other businesses about their products AND general sustainable technology through social media? ...MoreHere's my question, which companies are doing a great job of educating the public, consumers and other businesses about their products AND general sustainable technology through social media? Which ones could be doing better?

11 weeks ago from Green Social Media

Kristina Summers Think you know all there is about social media and the corporate world? Come join us as we use these tools of tomorrow to promote conservation and green living.

13 weeks ago from Green Social Media