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Introduction

Starting with the Basics

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Measuring Social Media

Appendix

This module was written and reported by Susan Mernit, editor of Oakland Local, with Kwan Booth and Amy Gahran. It was edited by Andrew Pergam and Jan Schaffer, with additional assistance from Ashley Bright and Rachel Karas.

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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.