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Likes and Tweets Live Chat

April 25, 2011 at 1 PM  |  Online Web Chat

Replay the live chat below with the authors of our latest learning module, “Likes and Tweets: Leveraging Social Media for News Sites.”

 

Social Media Module Contributors

Susan Mernit, Editor of Oakland Local, @susanmernit

Susan Mernit is Oakland Local's volunteer editor and publisher. She assigns stories, raises money, writes blogs and articles, and works with nonprofits and community organizations. A former arts activist, and then VP at Netscape and Yahoo! Senior Director, she lives in North Oakland, and is passionate
                            about food access and permaculture issues.

 

Kwan Booth, Senior Community Manager at Oakland Local, @boothism

Oakland Local co-founder Kwan Booth handles much of the community outreach and training, as well as assigning stories, writing, and managing arts coverage. A West Oaklander, he is passionate about poetry, art, beats, music and empowering
                            others, especially around the digital divide.

 

Amy Gahran, Senior Editor at Oakland Local, @amygahran

Co-founder and volunteer Amy Gahran focuses on mobile development, multimedia, environment, transportation, development and the emerging Zombie beat at Oakland Local. A mobile news guru, she is passionate about training and speaking truth to power. A new North Oakland resident, she
                            sees the Town with fresh eyes.