I have heard about a number of BlogCatalog “Bloggers Unite” campaigns. They seem to be worthy causes, and I decided it was time to jump in and participate and am doing so in honor of today’s event, Bloggers Unite for a Free Iran.
Some may wonder what my blog, which generally focuses on tech PR, marketing and social media has to do with Iran. Well, one of the luxuries of running a blog is that I decide what to write about.
But anyway, one does not have to look too hard to find a tie in, at least in terms of the power of social media. It became pretty clear during the unrest following the questionable election results that online rallies can be as potent a force for change as taking it to the streets (see my Tweet on the topic: Twitter as a tool for revolution; what we have learned so far via NYT. Bill Maher suggested in one of his recent shows that the US should be actively promoting the use of Twitter and blogs abroad, to help foment change in oppressive countries.
I think people deserve to have the government and society that they want. It has become pretty clear in recent weeks that the Iranian people want change. I truly hope they get it, and that the social media campaigns of which I am now part of help them in this goal.
So how can one find out more, and get involved in blogging for a free Iran? See the following link (inactive).
