Published in Digital Diplomacy·PinnedMember-only2020 in review: top 10 moments in digital diplomacyInnovation and the digital craft of diplomacy and social impact in the year of the pandemic. — The pandemic has shaped the year 2020 in multiple ways. Diplomacy — whether traditional or digital — has been affected as well: meetings and summits have moved to Zoom and other video platforms; governments and international organizations have worked closely with social media and content platforms to combat COVID-related disinformation…Technology22 min read
Published in Digital Diplomacy·PinnedMember-onlyHandbook for TikTok for non-profits and digital diplomacyA practitioners manual with tips and best practices to leverage TikTok for good, for government, and for social impact. — I spent the summer interviewing the social media managers behind some of the hottest TikTok accounts in the social impact and digital diplomacy space. I also spoke to experts and scholars to better understand how TikTok is growing in this space. …Social Media23 min read
Published in Digital Diplomacy·Dec 22, 2021Member-onlyTop 10 digital diplomacy moments in 2021Who’s got the leadership in tech and digital this year? Who’s leading the conversation online? What are the main challenges? — I said it many times before, but worth repeating: digital diplomacy is not just about social media anymore… So, let’s start right away with my definition of digital diplomacy: Digital diplomacy is a tool to leverage technology and the digital space for the good of foreign policy and to address global challenges.Technology13 min read
Published in Digital Diplomacy·Feb 15, 2021Member-onlyDo world leaders and governments use TikTok?Yes! The short-video platform is growing its political, digital diplomacy, and social impact footing. — Social Media3 min read
Published in Digital Diplomacy·Jan 21, 2021😉 Digital Diplomacy grows, even on TikTokDigital Diplomacy has grown to a community of almost 80,000 followers on Medium and it is poised to hit 10,000 followers on TikTok soon. In addition, we have started to experiment a bit on Instagram, where we recently launched daily “Briefs” and posted more short-form content on Reels. 👀 https://www.tiktok.com/@wearedigitaldiplomacy …Tech2 min read
Published in Digital Diplomacy·Dec 22, 2020Member-only2020 in review: the year of TikTok for good, digital diplomacy… and world leaders7 reasons why the most downloaded app worldwide in 2020 is also a powerhouse for social impact. — 2020 was quite a year for TikTok: very, very recently, Sir Paul McCartney launched on the platform and top creator Charlie D’Amelio and her influencer family announced a deal with Hulu for a reality show. But the list of achievements goes on… And on! The app’s popularity is undoubtedly growing…Tech9 min read
Published in Digital Diplomacy·Dec 21, 2020Member-only2020 in review: top stories and writersIn the year of the pandemic, Digital Diplomacy has grown both content and readership. — Digital Diplomacy has grown tremendously in 2020. With almost 80,000 followers, we are now the 64th largest publication here on Medium and amongst the top 25 fastest growing publications on the platform, according to SMedian. 2020 has also been a growing year in terms of stories and writers, with more…Technology5 min read
Published in Digital Diplomacy·Dec 18, 2020Member-only2020 in review: 8 facts about women in tech, politics, and diplomacyA look at gender equality and the status of the old boys’ club. — 1. After the November US election, Kamala Harris becomes the first woman to be elected as Vice President of the United States. She will be sworn in on January 20, 2020 alongside President Joe Biden. Don’t miss our 2020 top 10 moments in digital diplomacy and social impact!Women7 min read
Published in Digital Diplomacy·Nov 18, 2020Member-onlyAre Twitter Fleets the new retweet?Twitter has rolled out its ‘story’ feature with mix reviews. They’re not like Instagram’s and the goal is to make Twitter “friendlier.” — Even Twitter admits it on its Twitter feed… Fleets — Twitter response to the success of the story feature on social media platforms — has been rolled out. Created by Snap Inc.’s Snapchat and made big by Instagram, they’re now everywhere, including Facebook, LinkedIn… Am I forgetting anywhere else?Twitter3 min read
Published in Digital Diplomacy·Nov 9, 2020Member-onlyTwitter vs Facebook and Instagram: world leaders editionA look at how Presidents and Prime Ministers approached social media to congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. — How do world leaders use Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram? Do they approach them differently? The recent digital outpour of congratulations and best wishes to US president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris from presidents and prime ministers around the world show Twitter is still the preferred social media platform…Government5 min read
