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Digital Activism

Social media can be entertainment or a way of passing the time, but it can also be a tool. For example, digital activism is when social media is a tool for awareness and bridges hundreds of thousands of online communities on a cause.

How Social Media Influences Activism

Activism has, in many shapes and forms, protests, marches, and various forms of civil disobedience have been documented throughout history. What makes modern activism is social media, which can spread knowledge and gather support on a scale never seen before.

On YouTube, the channel Scripps News examines youth-led activism of the past and points toward social media as the foundation for the next generation of activism.

Watch the video here: 

Digital Activism 

Ohio State University (OSU) has collected and put several resources into a hub. These resources focus on the impact of social media on various historical movements, such as #OccupyWallStreet, #MeToo, the 2011 Arab Spring, and more. 

Find it here: https://cfaesdei.osu.edu/resources/digital-activism



Introducing Social Media to Your Activism 

Hashtags (#), retweets, and quotes are tools in social media for impressions, but what about the stories that hold significant causes on platforms and can start trends? 

Additive has 6 tips for amplifying social media campaigns, from creating a clear message to selecting the best platform to spread the word; these tips can be a potential game changer in developing media campaigns. 

Read more here: https://theadditiveagency.com/6-simple-tips-to-amplify-your-social-media-activism-campaigns/


What are your thoughts on activism in social media? Let us know in the comments.

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