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“Diggable” Digital Activism 101: Case Studies that make you go, “WOW!!” Julie Borders, ’83 Prodigal Daughter, Spelman WRRC 2011 Toni Cade Bambera Conference 678-517-2272 (Txt / Cell) @BeJewels / [email protected]

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“Diggable” Digital Activism 101:Case Studies that

make you go, “WOW!!”

Julie Borders, ’83

Prodigal Daughter, Spelman WRRC

2011 Toni Cade Bambera Conference

678-517-2272 (Txt / Cell)

@BeJewels / [email protected]

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What makes Digital Activism “Diggable”?

• Irresistible Components /Characteristics– Online & Offline Activities– Broad Accessibility– Engaging Content– Personal Interactivity

• 3 Cases

Geo Org Event Name & Date Digital Tools

Local Esoteri c Lore Opening Reception 11 March 2011 Twitter, Kickstarter, Blogspot

Nat’l No Labels [Event] FaceBook, Twitter, Tele-Town Hall

Int’l Int’l Women’s Day Join Women on the BridgeMarch 2011

Google Search Pg, YouTube, Picasa, Checkout

– Robust Options– User-friendliness– Compelling Call 2

Action

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Case Study #1: Esoteric Lore

• Kickstarter-credible project (http://www.kickstarter.com/profile/esotericlore1/)

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Case Study #1: Esoteric Lore

• Kickstarter-credible project (http://www.kickstarter.com/profile/esotericlore1/)

• Engaging Opening Reception video (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/esotericlore/esoteric-lore-opening-reception?ref=live)

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Case Study #1: Esoteric Lore

• Kickstarter -credible project (http://www.kickstarter.com/profile/esotericlore1/)

• Engaging Opening Reception videos (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/esotericlore/esoteric-lore-opening-reception)

• Easy 2 Use Kickstarter Funding Tool

• Robust Options for Support Levels

• Compelling Call 2 Action Deadlines

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Case Study #3: 2011 Int’l Women’s Day

• Prominent Google International Women’s Day Recognition (http://www.google.com/events/iwd2011/)

• Engaging “Join Women on the Bridge” video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUF65dR08ic)

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• Prominent Google International Women’s Day Recognition (http://www.google.com/events/iwd2011/)

• Engaging “Join Women on the Bridge” video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUF65dR08ic)

• Easy 2 Use Google Maps Find a Bridge Near You facility

• Interactive Event Creation & Media Display (Picasa)

Case Study #3: 2011 Int’l Women’s Day

337 Check-ins!

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Case Study #3: 2011 Int’l Women’s Day

• Prominent Google International Women’s Day Recognition (http://www.google.com/events/iwd2011/)

• Engaging “Join Women on the Bridge” video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUF65dR08ic)

• Easy 2 Use Google Maps Find a Bridge Near You facility

• Interactive Event Creation & Media Display (Picasa)

• Robust Links to Various Women’s Organizations

• Compelling Shopping Cart for Donations