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Re: Google Grants Used for Innovative College Program

remedies — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:11:38 -0000

All of us will be expected to be well-versed in every new social technology that emerges and this class will allow students to explore the ever-changing Web 2.0 space. For this reason alone, the curriculum will always be expanding and changing. Google Grants is giving our non-profit, VHL.org, a chance to expose Von Hippel Lindau, a genetic blood vessel disease that is known to cause benign and malignant tumors.

Re: Google Grants Used for Innovative College Program

Jessica — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:06:38 -0000

I am an Emerson alumni, and going there was one of the better decisions I have made. While I may not have had a structured business curriculum, I Emerson taught innovation and forward thinking in marketing. I look forward to see how my old IMC major progresses there over the next few years. It's nice to see Google getting involved with education growth as well! Nice post Socialtimes :)

Re: Google Grants Used for Innovative College Program

Matt Glidden — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:43:56 -0000

This class has offered a great opportunity for Farm Aid to tap the new ideas these students have about adword,, the way people use social media, and what people look for from our site. I look forward to seeing what comes from the rest of the semester!

Matt Glidden
www.farmaid.org
twitter.com/farmaid

Re: Google Grants Used for Innovative College Program

Reese Payton — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:29:01 -0000

How cool to hear of some good and positive news for once. Thanks for giving us something to feel good about these days.
Reese Payton

Re: Google Grants Used for Innovative College Program

Ryan — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:27:11 -0000

It's great that Emerson is embracing social media and offering a class that studies it. All of us will be expected to be well-versed in every new social technology that emerges and this class will allow students to explore the ever-changing Web 2.0 space. For this reason alone, the curriculum will always be expanding and changing. Google Grants is giving our non-profit, VHL.org, a chance to expose Von Hippel Lindau, a genetic blood vessel disease that is known to cause benign and malignant tumors.

Re: Google Grants Used for Innovative College Program

Linda — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:26:46 -0000

This class has been one of the most beneficial of my college career. It's been a great experience working with Google and with such amazing non-profits. We are also working with some great start-ups such as Orange Street Design Studio. I've learned so much about SEO and metrics, very applicable and current knowledge!

Re: Google Grants Used for Innovative College Program

Courtney — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:26:00 -0000

Working with Google Grants and Level Field Foundation (www.levelfieldfoundation.org) has provided me with ample exposure to social media. It's definitely a great way to build enthusiasm before graduating. Looking forward to seeing what other innovative courses Emerson College cooks up!

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Will — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:17:08 -0000

BTW, Dharmesh Shah, Chief Technology Officer & Founder of HubSpot (http://www.hubspot.com) is in our class today chatting with us about the projects and giving feedback. Uh-mazing!!!

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Greg — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:10:07 -0000

Learning Google AdWords has been extremely helpful and exciting to incorporate more social media into the Farm Aid campaign. It's great to be working on real world campaigns within a classroom setting

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Christine — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:07:06 -0000

Social media is a marketing avenue that every company should explore. It allows large companies to directly connect with their customers and it enables small companies to reach large audiences within a limited budget. As a student in this class, I have been excited to bring our knowledge in dealing with these new media to startups and non-profits. For many of them, it has been a great help!

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Meg — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:05:34 -0000

This class is providing great real world experience and also allows us to be inolved in charitable efforts. Level Field is an amazing charity and I'm happy to be working with them.

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Annie — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:03:00 -0000

This has been a unique experience having a company directly influencing education in a very new way. Google was very good at training and helping us understand the way Google Adwords and Google Analytics work. I feel more equipped to go into the "real world" with the experience I've had so far in learning marketing with a social media emphasis. It's something that all marketers are going to have to learn and be comfortable with in the future, so it is nice to learn how social media can quickly benefit both nonprofit (Partners for Youth with Disabilities!) and for profit companies.

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Meryl — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:02:57 -0000

Working with the Emerson class team has been terrific. Having just reviewed the information that Google Analytics provides, the information it provides is really helpful (and revealing!), The other social media the group has created sound very exciting, and I can't wait to see if these efforts produce long term benefits (more mentors, more mentees, and maybe even more funding) for Partners for Youth with Disabilities and for Partners Online, our online group mentoring program for youth with disabilities.

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Lisa K — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:02:54 -0000

As a member of this class, I find it to be one of the more helpful classes in my curriculum. Not only is it advantageous to consistently interact with actual clients, but learning how to use Google AdWords and Analytics has provided me with more insight into how SEO and other search based marketing works.

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twitter.com/alleighmarre — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:01:39 -0000

Very happy to be a part of this class! I'm learning a ton through working with The Level Field Foundation and Runkeeper - its nice to have real world experience in the classroom.

Re: Google Grants Used for Innovative College Program

Brian — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:01:21 -0000

This class has given me a chance to truly understand and utilize social media from a business perspective. Meeting with Google and other social media professionals has provided us with knowledge we will be using in the future as well as with our current client Partners for Youth With Disabilities. As a nonprofit dedicated to helping and mentoring youth with disabilities around the country, we are excited to have a major influence in the growing of this organization's program.

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bobboucher — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:59:14 -0000

The Emerson folks have done a great job in testing and identifying the best keywords and suggesting improvements to the Samaritans website. They're already planning next steps to generate more awareness, volunteers and support for the Samaritans using more advanced social media tools. A great resource!

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Val — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:58:13 -0000

Being part of a social media class has opened my eyes into a new world of marketing. I think College classes should modernize in accordance with new technologies and marketing tools, therefore I think that Emerson as a communications school should keep this class for the semesters to come.

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Brianne — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:56:27 -0000

Working with Samaritans has been a really beneficial opportunity for our group. We've been able to utilize Google Grants to increase awareness and traffic on www.samaritanshope.org. Additionally, Twitter has allowed us to provide updates on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

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Will — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:55:37 -0000

I'm so pleased to be a part of this class during my final semester at Emerson. It's absolutely essential to the marketing communication curriculum and strength of our IMC program.

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bobboucher — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:55:29 -0000

We feel so fortunate to be working with a great team from Emerson College to help us in recruiting volunteers and building awareness for our Suicide Prevention Services - we could never do this on our own! Thanks, Roberta Hurtig, Executive Director, Samaritans, Inc. www.samaritanshope.org

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Kearston — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:49:25 -0000

I love working with google adwords and the non-profit organization PiersPark Sailing. I am so glad that professor Gerzof helped put this opportunity together for us!

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maxsilver — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:47:13 -0000

Google Grants has definitely been a help to exposing and training our class in Adwords. This class has also been a great way to learn how to work with real companies like Maine Mead Works and non-profits like Farm Aid., which is challenging but very helpful for getting ready to graduate and work with start up companies.

Re: Google Grants Used for Innovative College Program

Jim — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:41:28 -0000

Social media should be an emphasis in any collegiate marketing programing. This is a great partnership between Emerson College, Google, and the New England area non-profits.

Re: Google Grants Used for Innovative College Program

Kaye — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:29:11 -0000

What an ground breaking idea! Hands on classroom exxperience! These students get ahead of the game with real world experience with guidance from a pro. Emerson sounds like a very innovative school and the fact that google gives out grants for non-profits is spectacular!