Presented at the U.S - Islamic World Forum in Doha 2010 (www.dohanetwork.org)
A case study of how New Media was used during the Gaza War and the Iranian Election unrest.
*refer to slide notes for details of each slide
These are a few slides thrown together for a short presentation for the Research group at the Uni of Sunderland/CRMCS. Some of the Twitter/Wikiepedia images used here are drawn from a Mashable post by Ben Parr: http://mashable.com/2009/06/21/iran-election-timeline/
How Media Shape People’s Perceptions of World EventsBright Mhango
Media content influences audiences – the effects manifest in opinions, attitudes, knowledge and world view. This paper will try to explain how media shape the audiences’ perceptions of world events.
Public education - enhancing the first line of defence against fake news - ...Benjamin Ang
what is the important role that public education and public educators play in the fight against fake news and foreign interference, together with media literacy, citizen efforts, technology, governments, NGOs and more?
These are a few slides thrown together for a short presentation for the Research group at the Uni of Sunderland/CRMCS. Some of the Twitter/Wikiepedia images used here are drawn from a Mashable post by Ben Parr: http://mashable.com/2009/06/21/iran-election-timeline/
How Media Shape People’s Perceptions of World EventsBright Mhango
Media content influences audiences – the effects manifest in opinions, attitudes, knowledge and world view. This paper will try to explain how media shape the audiences’ perceptions of world events.
Public education - enhancing the first line of defence against fake news - ...Benjamin Ang
what is the important role that public education and public educators play in the fight against fake news and foreign interference, together with media literacy, citizen efforts, technology, governments, NGOs and more?
My slides for a panel on Hashtag Activism and Social Media, for the United Nations International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East (Ankara, 11-12 September 2019).
Social Media Activism (SMA) is the use of web-based platforms, applications and technologies to bring about political or social change and has the power to disseminate information rapidly and globally. It has played a central role in recent worldwide movements for change.
We discuss current trends and limitations, the main players and their changing market share, and innovations in the on-line activism arena.
Traditional players like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are now being challenged by new tools and activist specific spaces.
Security concerns have led to the creation of tools such as Pidder, Crabgrass and OTR.
SMA is not always a force for good. Users must be responsible, evaluate the veracity of information and understand the potential to propagate crime.
Ultimately, SMA can only be a part of the movement for change - it still needs brave people on the streets to challenge the status quo.
Social media & Social change lecture: Anonymous, Julian Assange, Edward Snowden, Mass surveillance, Gabriella Coleman, Chelsea Manning, Paolo Gerbaudo, Technopolitics, Social Media, Occupy Movement, 15m Movement, Arab Spring, Blogging, Transparency, Real Democracy, Lina Ben Mhenni, Ethan Zuckerman, Jeremie Zimmermann, Marga Padilla, Felix Guattari, Mass Self-Communication, Javier Toret, Wikileaks, Paul Mason, Globalrevolution, Hacker Ethics...
This presentation is meant to inspire businesses and individuals to think outside of the box when integrating social media into their marketing initiatives.
64The Empire Strikes Back Social Media Uprisings and .docxevonnehoggarth79783
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The Empire Strikes Back:
Social Media Uprisings and
the Future of Cyber Activism
by Ramtin Amin
ramtin amin is a Master in Public Policy
student at the John f. Kennedy school of
Government at Harvard University where he
concentrates in international and global
affairs. He has conducted extensive
research at the nexus of technology and
democracy and plans to pursue doctoral
work in this field upon graduating.
Neda Agha-Soltan and a few close friends
headed toward the center of Tehran, Iran,
in June 2009 to join thousands of others
in an anti-government protest following
the disputed presidential election. After
becoming stuck in traffic, Agha-Soltan
and her friends eventually decided to exit
the car to cool off. As she stepped out and
gazed at the crowd, the sound of a
gunshot rang through the air. A single
bullet was fired, and she fell to
the ground.
Bystanders captured her last moments
on a cell phone, and within hours the
grainy, low-resolution footage was
uploaded to the Internet and soon spread
virally across the globe. With links to
the video posted on YouTube, Facebook,
and Twitter, the amateur clip eventually
harnessed the attention of the mainstream
media, grabbing headlines on CNN and
in the New York Times.
Agha-Soltan’s death became a symbol for
the Iranian anti-government movement,
and online social media amplified that
symbol for the rest of the world to see.
TRADITIONAL POWER CIRCUMVENTED
The image of Agha-Soltan’s death was not
one that Iran’s government wanted the
world to see. In a country notorious for
its media censorship, the emergence of
online social networking sites and cell
phone cameras now allows citizens to
bypass state-censored media instantly and
transmit a message or video clip to
countless others at little or no cost. Digital
media has enabled average citizens,
including the two bystanders at the scene
of Agha-Soltan’s death, to provoke
outrage and motivate millions of people
to their feet at the touch of a button. Such
a level of power was previously limited to
just a small number of people within a
governing regime or those leading an
opposition group.
But this phenomenon is not unique
to Iran. Around the world, social
networking sites like YouTube and
Facebook are becoming unlikely leaders
of political power, as citizens circumvent
single political or religious leaders to
become champions of their
own campaigns.
DIGITAL ACTIVISM IN ACTION
Digital activism, also known as cyber
activism or e-activism, describes how
citizens can use digital tools to effect
social and political change. These digital
tools range from mobile phones and
digital cameras to Web 2.0 social
networking sites like YouTube, Facebook,
and Twitter.
65harvard kennedy school review | volume 10 | 2009–2010
unlikely leaders
activism became recognized as a source of
political power.
NOT WITHOUT LIMITATIONS
The Burmese and Moldovan cases also
demonstrate tha.
The Kids Aren’t Happy: How Unemployed Youth and Social Media Are Remaking The...Daniel Drache
A Digital Report from the Robarts Counterpublics Working Group
Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies
Daniel Drache
Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies
Daniel Joseph
Research Associate
April 2011
My slides for a panel on Hashtag Activism and Social Media, for the United Nations International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East (Ankara, 11-12 September 2019).
Social Media Activism (SMA) is the use of web-based platforms, applications and technologies to bring about political or social change and has the power to disseminate information rapidly and globally. It has played a central role in recent worldwide movements for change.
We discuss current trends and limitations, the main players and their changing market share, and innovations in the on-line activism arena.
Traditional players like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are now being challenged by new tools and activist specific spaces.
Security concerns have led to the creation of tools such as Pidder, Crabgrass and OTR.
SMA is not always a force for good. Users must be responsible, evaluate the veracity of information and understand the potential to propagate crime.
Ultimately, SMA can only be a part of the movement for change - it still needs brave people on the streets to challenge the status quo.
Social media & Social change lecture: Anonymous, Julian Assange, Edward Snowden, Mass surveillance, Gabriella Coleman, Chelsea Manning, Paolo Gerbaudo, Technopolitics, Social Media, Occupy Movement, 15m Movement, Arab Spring, Blogging, Transparency, Real Democracy, Lina Ben Mhenni, Ethan Zuckerman, Jeremie Zimmermann, Marga Padilla, Felix Guattari, Mass Self-Communication, Javier Toret, Wikileaks, Paul Mason, Globalrevolution, Hacker Ethics...
This presentation is meant to inspire businesses and individuals to think outside of the box when integrating social media into their marketing initiatives.
64The Empire Strikes Back Social Media Uprisings and .docxevonnehoggarth79783
64
The Empire Strikes Back:
Social Media Uprisings and
the Future of Cyber Activism
by Ramtin Amin
ramtin amin is a Master in Public Policy
student at the John f. Kennedy school of
Government at Harvard University where he
concentrates in international and global
affairs. He has conducted extensive
research at the nexus of technology and
democracy and plans to pursue doctoral
work in this field upon graduating.
Neda Agha-Soltan and a few close friends
headed toward the center of Tehran, Iran,
in June 2009 to join thousands of others
in an anti-government protest following
the disputed presidential election. After
becoming stuck in traffic, Agha-Soltan
and her friends eventually decided to exit
the car to cool off. As she stepped out and
gazed at the crowd, the sound of a
gunshot rang through the air. A single
bullet was fired, and she fell to
the ground.
Bystanders captured her last moments
on a cell phone, and within hours the
grainy, low-resolution footage was
uploaded to the Internet and soon spread
virally across the globe. With links to
the video posted on YouTube, Facebook,
and Twitter, the amateur clip eventually
harnessed the attention of the mainstream
media, grabbing headlines on CNN and
in the New York Times.
Agha-Soltan’s death became a symbol for
the Iranian anti-government movement,
and online social media amplified that
symbol for the rest of the world to see.
TRADITIONAL POWER CIRCUMVENTED
The image of Agha-Soltan’s death was not
one that Iran’s government wanted the
world to see. In a country notorious for
its media censorship, the emergence of
online social networking sites and cell
phone cameras now allows citizens to
bypass state-censored media instantly and
transmit a message or video clip to
countless others at little or no cost. Digital
media has enabled average citizens,
including the two bystanders at the scene
of Agha-Soltan’s death, to provoke
outrage and motivate millions of people
to their feet at the touch of a button. Such
a level of power was previously limited to
just a small number of people within a
governing regime or those leading an
opposition group.
But this phenomenon is not unique
to Iran. Around the world, social
networking sites like YouTube and
Facebook are becoming unlikely leaders
of political power, as citizens circumvent
single political or religious leaders to
become champions of their
own campaigns.
DIGITAL ACTIVISM IN ACTION
Digital activism, also known as cyber
activism or e-activism, describes how
citizens can use digital tools to effect
social and political change. These digital
tools range from mobile phones and
digital cameras to Web 2.0 social
networking sites like YouTube, Facebook,
and Twitter.
65harvard kennedy school review | volume 10 | 2009–2010
unlikely leaders
activism became recognized as a source of
political power.
NOT WITHOUT LIMITATIONS
The Burmese and Moldovan cases also
demonstrate tha.
The Kids Aren’t Happy: How Unemployed Youth and Social Media Are Remaking The...Daniel Drache
A Digital Report from the Robarts Counterpublics Working Group
Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies
Daniel Drache
Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies
Daniel Joseph
Research Associate
April 2011
Social Media Is Good for Democracy A DebateIn Chapter 2, a disc.docxsamuel699872
Social Media Is Good for Democracy: A Debate
In Chapter 2, a discussion of how social media influences the political and business environments in countries seeking to transition into democracies (without the blessing of the government) are discussed. The text discusses the ability of social media to influence world events—ongoing conflict in Syria, which arose in the wake of the “Arab Spring” that spread across Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya in the early 2010s. Unlike previous revolutions, which lacked any widespread, immediate communication tools, the Arab spring protestors were equipped with smartphones and social media. Twitter and Facebook morphed from informal, friendly networking sites to powerful weapons. Groups used Facebook to announce events, garner online support, and encourage people to participate. Attempts to block social media backfired and increased the number of protestors. In addition, protestors became journalists to the international community, with no lag time in broadcasting the news. As a result, governments such as the United States were pressured to take a stand and to lend assistance.
During the Syrian civil war, social media, used as a visual medium, led the global community to unite behind the plight of the Syrian refugees in an unprecedented way. The role of social media as an organizing tool, a journalistic tool, and a support-building tool, all in the context of political change, underscores the interesting interactions of technological progress and political conflict and change.
Do you think social media is good for democracy?
Things to Consider
Critically analyze both sides of the argument being presented in the Film On Demand and support your conclusions.
Consider the implications, either positive or negative, of strategies to use social media to the advantage of international markets in unstable political environments.
Rubric Guidelines
Possible Points
I. Concise and well written summary of the video 0-20
II. Key points, reported facts, take-aways 0-20
III. Use of critical thinking and incorporation of course related material 0-40
IV. Your personal observation/opinion/related event 0-10
V. 350 words (or a little more) 0-10
.
For this class we looked at how social media can empower communities such as dissenters in oppressed societies, not-for-profits, disaster responses and in medicine.
Networked Journalism and the Arab SpringRob Jewitt
Slides used in undergraduate media studies module at University of Sunderland
For the YouTube videos on the following slides skip to the following sections:
#34 - 9:00 -11:30
#38 - 9:50-11:30
Social Media and PoliticsLearning objectivesLearning objec.docxjensgosney
Social Media and Politics
Learning objectives
Learning objectives include an understanding of the following:
· The role of social media in democracy
· The role of social media in advancing political reforms
· How social media create polarization
Introduction
Social Media are now a central component of democracy. The media are increasingly associated with political organizing, elections campaigns, accountability, and generally a more engaged citizenry. Social media are a dominant platform through which everyday citizens can share, organize, and communicate their ideas. People regularly use the media to acquire information about leaders and public policy related areas like the environment, education, health and so on. Many public offices now have websites that include social media functions in their communication with the public. Collectively, social media provide a public sphere where individuals can interact with likeminded people on political issues and provide criticism and support for leaders. However, while social media platforms make many issues accessible to increasingly large groups, the media have the potential to create polarization. Specifically, many blogs are quite subjective while some forms of media promote hatred and intolerance. Additionally, it is also difficult to examine the extent to which social media really alters public opinion as more research is needed. Lastly, questions remain on how much time users are prepared to devote their time on the social media for political problems.
Social Media and Elections
Popular social networks have transformed the use of the internet as a political tool for democratic transitions. Barack Obama’s historic in 2008 win was attributed to a new media strategy inspired by popular networks such as MySpace and Facebook. The campaign’s website My.BarackObama.com, allows supporters to join local groups, create events, sign up for updates and set up personal fund-raising pages. The campaign was spearheaded by Chris Hughes, a co-founder of Facebook. The social networks helped Obama raise more than two million donations of less than $200 each (Stelter, 2008). This success was based on huge investments on social media. The campaign spent $3 million on online advertising that targeted potential voters and online tools providing details of voting locations (Stelter, 2008).
Similarly, social media was extensively used in Canada’s 2011 elections. The elections were dubbed the “social media elections” or “election 2.0.” Harris (2011) observed that the social media served as “a one-stop shopping for parodies, speech remixes, gotcha moments, unconventional ads, and attacks so fiery, they risk scorching your computer monitor.” Two "vote mob" videos simultaneously held spots in the Top 10 on YouTube. A satirical video juxtaposing a Harper speech with an address by Star Wars' evil Emperor Palpatine drew more than 114,000. The University of Guelph's "vote mob" videos were viewed more than 33,000 .
US Army: The Revolution Will Be TweetedOpenMatters
This is a presentation of the ebook - The Revolution will Be Tweeted - and was given to the Lichtenstein Royal Family, HBS, Suffolk University, Princeton University, US Army and at a number of public events.
Media are the communication outlets or tools used to store and deliver information or data. The term refers to components of the mass media communications industry, such as print media, publishing, the news media, photography, cinema, broad casting (radio and television) and advertising.
Biased journalist or biased news channel shows that all policies and steps of government or apolitical party is always right, they do not criticize government for their wrong work and this will harm the democracy or country because criticism is the backbone of democracy, criticism keeps the government on right track, and media is the fourth pillar of democracy, media keeps democracy alive.
Similar to New Media for Civic Engagement (U.S - Islamic World Forum) (20)
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Kubernetes & AI - Beauty and the Beast !?! @KCD Istanbul 2024Tobias Schneck
As AI technology is pushing into IT I was wondering myself, as an “infrastructure container kubernetes guy”, how get this fancy AI technology get managed from an infrastructure operational view? Is it possible to apply our lovely cloud native principals as well? What benefit’s both technologies could bring to each other?
Let me take this questions and provide you a short journey through existing deployment models and use cases for AI software. On practical examples, we discuss what cloud/on-premise strategy we may need for applying it to our own infrastructure to get it to work from an enterprise perspective. I want to give an overview about infrastructure requirements and technologies, what could be beneficial or limiting your AI use cases in an enterprise environment. An interactive Demo will give you some insides, what approaches I got already working for real.
Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey 2024 by 91mobiles.pdf91mobiles
91mobiles recently conducted a Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey in which we asked over 3,000 respondents about the TV they own, aspects they look at on a new TV, and their TV buying preferences.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
4. The war of words Help Us Win Gaza Talk Propaganda 2.0
5. The Israel Defense Forces, recognizing that success in neutralizing the Hamas movement in Gaza is as much a public relations challenge as a military one, has enlisted an arsenal of Internet tools to take their message directly to a global audience. – Noam Cohen, New York Times The battle for Public Opinion
6. Redefining Public Diplomacy "Since the definition of war has changed, the definition of public diplomacy has to change as well” - David Saranga, Israeli consulate in New York
22. Questions? Riyaad Minty ( riyaadm.com) Head of Social Media, Al Jazeera @riy on twitter gtalk: [email_address]
Editor's Notes
Most relevant and effective use of Twitter War time reporting
trending topic throughout the conflict there was a gap conversations are happening no one is quoting facts / propoganda no dedicated authentic news source present
Lots of discussion online from both sides Two main sites: helpuswin and gaza talk High noise ratio
Public diplomacy 2.0
There was a media blackout When there is blackout the online conversations fill the gap
AJ Had reporters on the ground – so we were able to get information out Filter through the news and provide actual facts key assets are reporters on the ground
not how fast you can open a twitter account
Launched a platform to get views from citizens on the ground Was ok for first two days After communication systems were taken out, the voices on the ground went silent.
Micro-reported the war using twitter. Updates from our correspondents and teams across the conflict area.
Enter Ushahidi crowd sourcing crisis information - kenyan political unrest riots, south african violence against the foreigners the mashup 2nd Jan 2009 - Day 7
Launched creative commons repository of broadcast quality footage
Italian NGO organising medical aid, Amenesty Sometone making video game Disinvestment Israel Multimedia Editor of Radio Television Hong Kong Carte Blanche, Rai TV
Media were not allowed to cover the protests. Very few credible eyes on the ground. As such international community relied on social media to get information out.
Need to first understand who are the people that are tweeting. Background, demographics, areas etc. Limited to educated people in urban areas – majority are pro reformis/secularist Ahmedinajad supporters have a very small voice online comparitvely Not hearing from both sides – there is no discussion. More of a broadcast medium for people with a story to tell.
Looking ahead – key drivers for social media usage for civic engagement.