@marcoRecorder "I'm jealous of you." That's how I started my social media training to the ten ambassadors from the Erasmus Student Network in Italy (ESN) who have been awarded the chance to tour Europe and present the opportunity to volunteer at the EU pavilion at Expo 2015 in Milan. Indeed, since I was an Erasmus … Continue reading I envy the ESN Ambassadors for the EU at Expo 2015
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The European Year for Development: a great opportunity to spark debate on millenium development goals
@marcoRecorder The EU is the biggest donor of the official development assistance in the world. Four years after the adoption of the Agenda for Change (the European Commission's blueprint to refocus its development aid to make sure that it reaches those sectors and countries which need it most), 2015 is the ideal time for donors … Continue reading The European Year for Development: a great opportunity to spark debate on millenium development goals
Why I proudly joined #Expottimisti
@marcoRecorder Expo Milano 2015 is a Universal Exposition with some very unique and innovative features. Not only is it an exhibition but also a process, one of active participation among a large number of players around the theme of Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life. It is sustainable, technological, thematic and focused on its visitors. Open from May … Continue reading Why I proudly joined #Expottimisti
The medical sector needs to adapt to digital natives, not viceversa
@marcoRecorder Two very similar episodes happened these last few days during my (enforced) stay in homeland Italy. I just had ankle and foot surgery due to a bad rugby injury. Since this operation forces me to bed for a while, I decided have surgery and recover in the village of Salsomaggiore, nearby Parma, where I … Continue reading The medical sector needs to adapt to digital natives, not viceversa
To Rotate or not to rotate? A question for the EU Council Presidency on Twitter
@marcoRecorder An intersting point has been raised by Matthias Luefkens for Europe Decides about having a rotating Twitter account for the Presidency of the Council of the EU. Considering the management of these accounts, the piece does raise some interesting point. I have left my contribution in their comments section. A problem I could already … Continue reading To Rotate or not to rotate? A question for the EU Council Presidency on Twitter
Great meeting the digital leaders from the EU Commission Representations
The newly appointed Digital Leaders in the Representations offices of the European Commission in the Member States came to Brussels for training in early December. This presented a wonderful opportunity to meet colleagues from the Representations and to explore the work of the Digital Leaders. Appointing specialists in the field of digital communication and social … Continue reading Great meeting the digital leaders from the EU Commission Representations
Climate change: from the Lima Conference to the EU commitment – EU at Expo 2015 thematic week on the future of climate
From 01 Decmeber to 12 December, the social media accounts of the EU at Expo 2015 we will be following the development of the "Lima Climate Change Conference" in Peru, which is focusing its attention on issues related to climate change, renewable energies, environmental protection and equal access to resources. The Conference is a cornerstone … Continue reading Climate change: from the Lima Conference to the EU commitment – EU at Expo 2015 thematic week on the future of climate
The European Commission’s online communication today and tomorrow
I was happy to participate to "Web, Mobile, Social – The Commission’s online communication today and tomorrow" at the Committee of the Regions listening to Robert Andrecs, Head of Unit “EUROPA Site”, European Commission, DG Communication and Dana Manescu, Head of the Social Media Sector, European Commission, DG Communication. The European Commission's online communication has … Continue reading The European Commission’s online communication today and tomorrow
Social media thematic week on food waste
Over 100 million tonnes of food are wasted annually in the EU. If nothing is done, food waste is expected to rise to about 126 million tonnes by 2020. Between 24 November and 30 November, the European Union at Expo 2015 will dedicate our social media activity to preventing food waste! Follow them on Twitter, Facebook … Continue reading Social media thematic week on food waste
Twiplomacy is the Bible of social media professionals in international organizations
@marcoRecorder The Twiplomacy report is par excellence the guide book to the use of institutional tweeting or, as they better put it, it is an annual global study looking at the use of Twitter by heads of state and government and ministers of foreign affairs. While some heads of state and government continue to amass … Continue reading Twiplomacy is the Bible of social media professionals in international organizations
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