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Here's Tweeting at You: Using Social Media to Expand the Reach of Academic Conferences

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[Episode 97] Today�s episode of the Social Work Podcast answers that age-old question, how do I live tweet a conference? In April 2014, I recorded a conversation with members of the social media team that was live tweeting the 2014 American Association of Suicidology conference: April Foreman , Tony Wood , Quintin Hunt , Dese'Rae Stage , and Cara Anna . The conversation was recorded at the end of four intense days. You�ll hear team members talking about the personal and professional benefits of live tweeting, how they handled controversial comments, and what it was like to be part of an historic moment. I include a "best practice" guide to help you plan what to do before, during, and after a conference or event. Download MP3 [33:16] Transcript Today�s episode of the Social Work Podcast answers that age-old question, how do I live tweet a conference? Ok, so it isn�t an old question in 2015� it is a hot topic right now. But, the question �how do I use technology to spr