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Free Tools For Measuring Impact

Blog Series:

  • Tech Tuesdays
Author: 
Eric Martin
What are the demographics of people following your company or organization on Facebook, YouTube and twitter? Find answers to this and other questions by using free tools available online. Read More... about Free Tools For Measuring Impact

Using New Media: Employing New Technology

Blog Series:

  • Tech Tuesdays
Author: 
Eric Martin

This week I am presenting at an Vision Maker Media Producer's Workshop "Using New Media: Employing New Technology". I've posted my presentation here so that it can be downloaded for those at workshop and those who could not make it.

How to Get More Yous Looking at Your Tube

Blog Series:

  • Tech Tuesdays
Author: 
Eric Martin

Here are a few tips for getting more people to watch your videos on YouTube.

Vimeo: The YouTube for Film Producers

Blog Series:

  • Tech Tuesdays
Author: 
Eric Martin

The more and more I use Vimeo the more I can see how it really caters to film producers. Here's just a few. If you have any that you think I've missed, let me know.

Teaching the Next Generation

Blog Series:

  • Tech Tuesdays
Author: 
Eric Martin

Recently, I was honored to participate in Native Public Media's Digital Journalism and Storytelling Course. Literally, at the same time I was in Santa Fe for the Digital Journalism and Storytelling Course, I was working to order the equipment for training of Ponca youth in Oklahoma and Nebraska, so they could tell stories about the importance of home. NAPT is also proud of the role they played in funding five Native youth to participate in the 7th Annual Superfly Filmmaking Experience.

Five Points About Pinterest

Blog Series:

  • Tech Tuesdays
Author: 
Eric Martin

If you are new to Pinterest, and who isn't, here's a few things we've learned since launching http://pinterest.com/visionmakrmedia

Tumblr Tips for Tech Tuesday

Blog Series:

  • Tech Tuesdays
Author: 
Eric Martin

We have just started to using tumblr, but have already found some items that others should keep in mind. Beyond the normal social media best practices of keeping it short and using video and engaging images when available, we've found a few areas to keep in mind specifically when talking about tumblr.com.

Using Google Plus as a Production Tool

Blog Series:

  • Tech Tuesdays
Author: 
Eric Martin

Recently, I've been using Google+ a lot, not as a social network, but as a way to communicate. I've also been talking with producer about ways they can use it in their productions in order to reduce costs and increase their efficency. Here's a few ideas:

How to Get More People To Talk About You on Facebook Without Being Part of Scandal

Blog Series:

  • Tech Tuesdays
Author: 
Eric Martin

One of the most helpful stats for a project or a non-profit is the "People Are Taling About You." It is total number of important interactions with your page on Facebook, including Page Likes, Shares, Mentions, etc. What's even better is that the number is public, so you can compare how you are doing with other similar non-profits or projects.

Here are a few tips on how to get more Likes and Shares

22 Tweeting Tips

Blog Series:

  • Tech Tuesdays
Author: 
Eric Martin
The following is a list of 22 tips for tweeting compiled by our Interactive Media Specialist, Eric Martin.

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Films

Native stories that represent the cultures, experiences, and values of American Indians and Alaska Natives for your station!

Filmmakers

Current funding, job, and training opportunities that support the production of Native content. Plus, additional information for filmmakers.

Educators

Hands-on educational tools for middle school to college-aged students that increase the Impact of Native films in the classroom.