Found a number of trends important for any campaigners, politicians or political communicators to pay attention to. The speed at which news travels is faster than ever before, as any political junkie can get instant, legitimate updates on their mobile devices. Which we know never leave our sides.

After examining numerous non profit organizations, I wanted to highlight a NPO that is utilizing social media in incredible ways. The Social Media Guide, created the Summer of Social Good which recognized four nonprofits and their efforts in using social media. LIVESTRONG has allowed people to engage with them in a variety of ways, and they have encouraged activism through their many campaigns according to Brooke McMillan.