fbpx

Outreach Tip: The Etiquette of Newsjacking

Newsjacking, or reposting breaking news, can be a great way to provide valuable, timely information to stakeholders, when done correctly. Done incorrectly, though, newsjacking can look lazy or even be outright plagiarism. Learn how to newsjack effectively, and ethically. Newsjacking is different from a simple repost, such as hitting the Share button on Facebook, or [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:11:50-07:00October 4th, 2017|Blog, How-To, Outreach, Outreach Tip Of The Week|Comments Off on Outreach Tip: The Etiquette of Newsjacking

How to Use #Hashtags in Neighborhood Council Outreach

#Hashtags are a social media indexing tool that help people interested in what you have to share find your posts. Read on to learn what hashtags work best for Neighborhood Council outreach, and how to use them on social media without being annoying or sounding unnatural.   How hashtags work Hashtags batch online conversations so [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:11:57-07:00September 13th, 2017|Blog, Outreach|Comments Off on How to Use #Hashtags in Neighborhood Council Outreach

TUX Boot Camp – 9/2/15 – CANCELED

This TUX Boot Camp has been canceled.   Has your Neighborhood Council been working on increasing their online presence and using tech tools to engage stakeholders? Still figuring out the best tools, tips, and tricks for making your social media presence pop? Make sure to RSVP to next week’s Technology & User eXperience (TUX) Boot [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:15:11-07:00August 28th, 2015|Blog, Events, Outreach|Comments Off on TUX Boot Camp – 9/2/15 – CANCELED

Next TUX Boot Camp: Civic Engagement in 10 Steps

Join us for another TUX Boot Camp to learn about Civic Engagement in 10 Steps! We will cover digital elements, Neighborhood Council outreach and election committees, communication policy and strategy, website elements and standards, communication proposals, self assessment, and more.   If you want to delve deeper and get some one-on-one time with a TUX [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:15:13-07:00August 19th, 2015|Blog, Events, Tech Talk|Comments Off on Next TUX Boot Camp: Civic Engagement in 10 Steps

Digital Best Practices: Facebook Q&A

Q&A sessions are a great way for community leaders, politicians, and other influential people to interact with their constituents and fans, answer questions, and engage in conversations with the community. In today’s high-tech age, Q&A sessions have moved online, allowing stakeholders to participate from anywhere. Facebook Q&A sessions provide a great space for personal interaction [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:15:19-07:00August 5th, 2015|Blog|Comments Off on Digital Best Practices: Facebook Q&A

TUX Boot Camp and TUX 1:1

Has your Neighborhood Council been working on increasing their online presence and using tech tools to engage stakeholders? Still figuring out the best tools, tips, and tricks for making your social media presence pop? Make sure to RSVP to next week’s Technology & User eXperience (TUX) Boot Camp to learn more about digital tools including [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:15:19-07:00August 5th, 2015|Blog, Events, Outreach|Comments Off on TUX Boot Camp and TUX 1:1

TUX Bootcamp: “Secrets of Social Media” plus “Amplifying your Klout”

Want to learn more about using tech tools to increase civic engagement and grow your network of supporters? Are you looking to increase your web presence and online interaction with your stakeholders? Civic engagement and politics play a significant role in online interactions. A Pew Research survey shows that 39% of U.S. adults engage in [...]

By |2015-08-12T14:58:36-07:00July 30th, 2015|Blog, Outreach|Comments Off on TUX Bootcamp: “Secrets of Social Media” plus “Amplifying your Klout”

Let’s Get Social! Virtual Tools for Real Impact

Many of our Neighborhood Councils have become quite adept at using social media outreach to spread the word about meetings and events, recruit volunteers, and interact with their stakeholders, other NCs, and city officials. Have you connected with EmpowerLA on the various social media platforms? Social media is a powerful way to engage stakeholders who [...]

By |2015-02-11T14:23:14-08:00February 11th, 2015|Blog, Tech Talk, Tool Box|Comments Off on Let’s Get Social! Virtual Tools for Real Impact

Tech Tips: 3 Ways to Build Community with Digital Tools

For a neighborhood council, social media is all about building community, engaging your stakeholders through more direct contact, and encouraging participation and involvement with your NC. Here are three quick tips to keep in mind as you build your social networks: 1. Get your story out there What is your NC’s history? What are your [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:16:31-07:00November 6th, 2014|Blog, Outreach, Tech Talk|Comments Off on Tech Tips: 3 Ways to Build Community with Digital Tools