Social media
Social media
Aside from the issues and concerns surrounding the Kony 2012 video itself, the video also serves to highlight the power of social media in today's society. This video, from The Guardian, shows how teenagers encountered the video and their reactions.
Interesting articles
(Source of picture: Kony 2012)
- 11m views in two days: a social media super powerThis article in The Sydney Morning Herald discusses the viral success of the Kony 2012 video.
- O'Brien: Kony 2012 campaigns tests impact of online activismThis article in The West County Times looks at the lessons which have been gained from Kony 2012 in the power and limits of digital activism.
- BBC Newshour - Uganda rebel leader videoThis podcast of a BBC Newshour piece discusses the Kony 2012 and how it's message has been spread using social networks.
- Kony 2012 and the art of going viralAn interesting blog post which discusses the viral success of the Kony 2012 campaign.