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#GlobalDev and the New Social Media Era
Gone are the days when global development and humanitarian professionals questioned the value of social media: Most organizations now use these platforms as an essential part of their communications, outreach and fundraising work. But the pandemic accelerated changes in this already fast-moving field.
In this live event we’ll discuss emerging trends and new platforms, and how NGOs and international organizations can prioritize their social media work. We’ll also talk about how these groups can tackle the rising challenges of trolling and misinformation.
You’ll hear from:
- Dante Licona, senior social media officer, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
- Jack Nolos, associate social media officer, UN Refugee Agency
- Jessica Abrahams, editor, Devex Pro
You’ll also have a chance to ask questions.
Want to go deeper on this topic? This free event marks the launch of our special report exclusively for Devex Pro subscribers, “A Globaldev Guide to New Social Media.”
Sign up for a free trial to get the report in your inbox on June 15.Jessica Abrahams is the Devex Pro Editor. Based in London, she helps to oversee news, features, data analysis, events, and newsletters for Devex subscribers. She previously served as Deputy News Editor and as an Associate Editor, with a particular focus on Europe. Before joining Devex, she worked as a writer, researcher, and editor for Prospect magazine, The Telegraph, and Bloomberg News, among other outlets. She holds graduate degrees in journalism from City University London and in international relations from Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals.Dante Licona is a Mexican social media strategist based in Geneva, Switzerland. For a decade he has been working in social media global communications. He was part of the World Health Organization social media team, and currently works for IFRC. He is passionate about digital diplomacy. In 2020, he co-founded with Val Voshchevska “Social for Good”, a network of colleagues running social media for nonprofits.Jack Nolos is a global social media manager for the UN Refugee Agency based in Toronto, Canada. He leads the content and strategy on the @Refugees TikTok account. His work includes developing and executing social media campaigns, building data-driven social media strategies, and creating engaging content to tell the inspiring and harrowing stories of refugees around the world. He has spent the better part of the past three years managing social media accounts for both Canadian and global UNHCR channels, where he has been a part of fundraising, marketing and communications teams. Before UNHCR, Jack was a blogger and social media manager for the University of Toronto.Time: 9:00 AM EST- Tags
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