{"product_id":"twitter-for-good-isbn-9781118061930","title":"Twitter for Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilver Medal Winner, Social Networking, 2012 Axiom Business Book Awards\u003cbr\u003eSilver Medal Winner, Business and Leadership, 2012 Nautilus Book Awards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe official word from Twitter on how to harness the power of the platform for any cause.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs recent events in Japan, the Middle East, and Haiti have shown, Twitter offers a unique platform to connect individuals and influence change in ways that were unthinkable only a short time ago. In \u003ci\u003eTwitter for Good,\u003c\/i\u003e Claire Diaz Ortiz, Twitter's head of corporate social innovation and philanthropy, shares the same strategies she offers to organizations launching cause-based campaigns. Filled with dynamic examples from initiatives around the world, this groundbreaking book offers practical guidelines for harnessing individual activism via Twitter as a force for social change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReveals why every organization needs a dedicated Twitter strategy and explains how to set one\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces the five-step model taught at trainings around the world: T.W.E.E.T. (Target, Write, Engage, Explore, Track)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuthor @claired is the head of corporate social innovation and philanthropy at Twitter, collaborating with organizations like Nike, Pepsi, MTV, the American Red Cross, charity:water, Room to Read, the Gates Foundation, the Skoll Foundation, the Case Foundation, National Wildlife Federation, Kiva, the United Nations, Free the Children, Committee to Protect Journalists, Partners in Health, FEMA, Ushahidi, The Acumen Fund\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith more than 200 million users worldwide, Twitter has established itself as a dynamic force, one that every business and nonprofit must understand how to use effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e  Foreword ix\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eby Biz Stone\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/b\u003e Be a Force for Good 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2\u003c\/b\u003e T (Target): Why Tweet? 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3\u003c\/b\u003e W(Write): Why You Should Tweet like Kanye 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4\u003c\/b\u003e E (Engage): Tools to Win 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5\u003c\/b\u003e E (Explore): Finding Everybody, and Bringing Everybody to You 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6\u003c\/b\u003e T (Track): Making Sure You’ve Hit Your Mark 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7\u003c\/b\u003e Applying the T.W.E.E.T. Framework 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Questions Reference List 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Full of useful tools to make to make the most of this empowering medium.\" (\u003ci\u003eGreen World,\u003c\/i\u003e May 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A more engaging read for non-tweeting non-for-profit organisations seeking fresh inspiration to become one of the Tweeples.\" (\u003ci\u003eFinancial Adviser,\u003c\/i\u003e December 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Perfect for innovative leaders who want to use Twitter to achieve their cause-based aims.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Packed with dynamic examples from around the world, readers will find guidance and inspiration in harnessing the micro-site for good.\" (\u003ci\u003eEthical Corporation\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"... filled with dynamic examples.\" (\u003ci\u003ePublicnet.co.uk\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"... easy-to-read guide which shows you how to connect with other people online while reaching your own personal goals.\" (\u003ci\u003eFresh Direction\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaire Díaz-Ortiz\u003c\/b\u003e leads corporate social innovation and philanthropy at Twitter, Inc., and is a sought-after speaker on social innovation. Díaz-Ortiz is the cofounder of Hope Runs, a nonprofit organization operating in AIDS orphanages in Kenya, and owns Do Well Media. She holds an MBA and other degrees from Oxford and Stanford. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind more information at \u003cb\u003ewww.clairediazortiz.com\u003c\/b\u003e and on Twitter via \u003cb\u003e@ClaireD\u003c\/b\u003e.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs recent events in Japan, the Middle East, and Haiti have shown, Twitter offers a unique platform to connect individuals and influence change in ways that were unthinkable only a short time ago. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwitter for Good\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking book that contains the most effective tactics for tapping into the power of Twitter as a real-time information network. Claire Díaz-Ortiz, Twitter’s head of corporate social innovation and philanthropy, shares the same strategies she offers to organizations around the world. In her time at Twitter, Díaz-Ortiz has worked with such forward-thinking organizations as Nike, Pepsi, the United Nations, the American Red Cross, charity:water, Room to Read, Partners in Health, the Skoll Foundation, National Wildlife Federation, Kiva, and many, many more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with dynamic, global examples, \u003ci\u003eTwitter for Good\u003c\/i\u003e shows how the world’s top organizations use the power of Twitter to make a difference. Through Díaz-Ortiz’s T.W.E.E.T. model, which she developed to teach organizations how to excel on Twitter, she lays out the exact framework she teaches around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep by step, Díaz-Ortiz walks you through a proven process, showing you:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy your organization needs a dedicated Twitter strategy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe 5-step process that delivers results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBest practices for using Twitter to catapult your organization’s mission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith more than 200 million users world wide, Twitter has established itself as a dynamic force, one that every business and nonprofit organization must understand how to use effectively.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Twitter's a very effective tool for getting the word out fast to lots of people, from the everyday mundane to the genuinely world-changing. #Twitter4Good helps you figure out how to use Twitter to drive any campaign and make real things happen. It provides focused direction and real-life examples.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e@craignewmark, Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Strategic, thoughtful, and thorough, #Twitter4Good will teach you how to make Twitter a driving force in any campaign.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e@aaker, Jennifer Aaker, coauthor, \u003ci\u003eThe Dragonfly Effect\u003c\/i\u003e, and professor, Stanford University Graduate School of Business\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Using Twitter, social causes can quickly amplify their voice and catalyze massive change. But one has to know how to use it effectively. Claire Díaz-Ortiz is one of the best at showing you how.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e@johnwoodRTR, John Wood, founder, Room to Read, and author, \u003ci\u003eLeaving Microsoft to Change the World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"#Twitter4Good is a must-read for any organization hoping to lay a strong foundation towards creating fresh and dynamic campaigns involving Twitter and social media.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e@amanda, Amanda Rose, founder, Twestival\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Twitter is an enormously useful tool for our organization, and with #Twitter4Good, Claire has provided a clear, focused, important map for any person or organization who wants to create positive change in today's world.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e@maxschorr, Max Schorr, cofounder, GOOD, Lead, GOOD\/Corps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"#Twitter4Good is a must-read for nonprofits and causes that want to use Twitter for social change. It is filled with practical frameworks and great tips, and is fun to read.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e@kanter, Beth Kanter, coauthor, \u003ci\u003eNetworked Nonprofit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"#Twitter4Good is the quintessential handbook for Twitter newbies, social marketing pros, and curious executives alike. Claire packed this guide full of overarching principles, scalable models, practical tips, and real-world case studies, gleaned from an insider's perspective. She debunks the skeptics and clearly maps out how people, content, and technology come together to make a very real impact, 140 characters at a time.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e@darbyDARNIT, Petri Darby, director of brand marketing and digital strategy, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America (@MakeAWish)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A marathon achievement! Packed with insights and wisdom. #Twitter4Good illustrates-simply and clearly-how Twitter can propel your business to completely new heights. ReTweet this!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eRaymond Nasr, early Twitter advisor and communications consultant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Giving is important to us all, and #Twitter4Good shows how to best use this exciting technology to share your social passions.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e@LAAGiving2, Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, author, \u003ci\u003eGiving 2.0,\u003c\/i\u003e and founder, Stanford PACS (Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society) and SV2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Twitter provides a direct line to your constituents, where through authentic engagement-listening, learning, conversing-you can build genuine relationships that drive real-world impact. 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