Social-media September 2014

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by Saqib Qayyum

Hello guysWould it be possible to RT one of WLM related tweet (which were recently made from Wiki Commons handle) from Wikimedia handle as well? ThanksS.

9 years, 7 months

Proposed social media for Charting Diversity blog post

by Carlos Monterrey

*Hi all,* *Here is the proposed SM for today's blog post regarding the recent study Charting Diversity. Thanks for reviewing: * *Blog post:* http://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/09/working-together-towards-diversity-in-… *SM calendar:* https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Social_media/Calendar#September_9 *Now available: Charting Diversity – Working together to diversify Wikipedia* - *t*: A new study identified potential factors that can have a positive effect on gender diversity on Wikipedia. Read more: http://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/09/working-together-towards-diversity-in-… - *t*: @wmde has already implemented initiatives to promote gender diversity on Wikipedia based on a new study. Read more: http://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/09/working-together-towards-diversity-in-… - *f/g*: "Charting Diversity deals with diversity and its importance to Wikipedia, documenting our current knowledge on the matter, setting out fields of action and concluding with a catalogue of measures to serve as motivation for our future work." A recent study lays out potential initiatives that can help gender diversity on Wikipedia. Read more on the results here. http://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/09/working-together-towards-diversity-in-… -- Carlos Monterrey Communications Associate Wikimedia Foundation +1.415.839.6885 ext 6881 www.wikimediafoundation.org blog.wikimedia.org

9 years, 7 months

Proposed social media for Maithili Wikipedia

by Carlos Monterrey

*Hi all,Here is the proposed SM for today's blog post regarding the up-and-coming Maithili Wikipedia. Thanks for reviewing:* *Blog post:* http://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/08/a-focused-approach-for-maithili-wikipe… *SM calendar:* https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Social_media/Calendar#September_8 *Maithili Wikipedia* - *t*: Maithili Wikipedia still does not exist despite the language being native to over 40 million people in Nepal, India: http://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/08/a-focused-approach-for-maithili-wikipe… - *t*: To native Maithili speakers: "If you want Wikipedia in your language come forth, you are the best one to contribute:" http://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/08/a-focused-approach-for-maithili-wikipe… - *t*: 40 million native speakers. No Wikipedia. Versatile Wikipedian's challenge to bring an entire language online: http://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/08/a-focused-approach-for-maithili-wikipe… - *f/g*: 40 million native speakers. No Wikipedia. Versatile Wikipedian's challenge to bring an entire language online. http://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/08/a-focused-approach-for-maithili-wikipe… -- Carlos Monterrey Communications Associate Wikimedia Foundation +1.415.839.6885 ext 6881 www.wikimediafoundation.org blog.wikimedia.org

9 years, 7 months

Proposed SM for Commons anniversary post

by Tilman Bayer

>From @wikipedia, retweeted by @wikimedia: v1: Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Wikimedia Commons (@WikiCommons) https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/05/celebrating-the-10th-anniversary-of-w… 22+ million images that anyone can use freely v2 (later) Wikimedia Commons turns ten years old! Read more: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/05/celebrating-the-10th-anniversary-of-w… + an upload of the logo (from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Commons-logo.png / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Commons-logo.svg ) >From @WikiCommons, retweeted later by @wikipedia and @wikimedia: Wikimedia Commons was launched ten years ago today! https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/05/celebrating-the-10th-anniversary-of-w… + an upload of https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Martian_Dust_Devil_Trails.jpg (or one one of the other PD images featured in the post) FB/G+ (Wikipedia/WMF): On September 7, 2004, Wikimedia Commons was launched as a central repository for images used on Wikipedia. Today, it contains more than 22 million media files that can be freely used by anyone. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/05/celebrating-the-10th-anniversary-of-w… FB/G+ (Wikimedia Commons): Wikimedia Commons was launched ten years ago today! Read about the first ever photograph uploaded in 2004, and see a selection of the decade's finest images: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/05/celebrating-the-10th-anniversary-of-w… -- Tilman Bayer Senior Operations Analyst (Movement Communications) Wikimedia Foundation IRC (Freenode): HaeB

9 years, 8 months

Social media for WLM 2014 blog post

by Carlos Monterrey

*Hi all* *Here is the proposed SM for today's blog post regarding Wiki Loves Monuments 2014. Thanks for reviewing:* *Blog post:* http://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/05/wiki-loves-monuments-2014-has-begun/ *SM calendar:* https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Social_media/Calendar#September_5 - *t*: Calling all Wikimedians! It's that time of year again: #WikiLovesMonuments 2014 has begun! http://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/05/wiki-loves-monuments-2014-has-begun/ - *t*: The World's Largest Photography Competition is back! #wikilovesmonuments https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/05/wiki-loves-monuments-2014-has-begun/ - *t*: New countries competing this year in #wikilovesmonuments include: Iraq, Ireland, Lebanon, Macedonia and Pakistan: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/05/wiki-loves-monuments-2014-has-begun/ - *f/g*: "Wiki Loves Monuments helps all the participating countries get better coverage, but it's also a step in the right direction for helping those specifically lacking in coverage, especially in the Global South." Wiki Loves Monuments 2014 has begun! https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/05/wiki-loves-monuments-2014-has-begun/ -- Carlos Monterrey Communications Associate Wikimedia Foundation +1.415.839.6885 ext 6881 www.wikimediafoundation.org blog.wikimedia.org

9 years, 8 months

Career opportunity

by Emanuela Neagu

Hi there, Can we post this to the Wikimedia Twitter account? Thanks! Ready for a challenge? Join the Wikimedia Foundation as a Senior UX Designer, and change the world for millions. http://grnh.se/qgrj18 <http://t.co/VPOOVljzii> *https://twitter.com/WikimediaUX/status/502938776273162243 <https://twitter.com/WikimediaUX/status/502938776273162243>* *Emanuela Neagu * Senior Recruiting Manager Wikimedia Foundation p. 415.839.6885 x6640 eneagu(a)wikimedia.org *Work With Us!* <http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Work_with_us>

9 years, 8 months

Proposed social media for discussion room blog post

by Carlos Monterrey

*Hi all,* *Here is the proposed SM for yesterday's blog post regarding the 60 tips for retaining new users on Wikipedia. Thanks for reviewing: * *Blog post:* https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/04/sixty-ways-to-help-new-editors/ *SM calendar: * https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Social_media/Calendar#September_4 *Sixty ways to help new editors* - *t*: At Wikimania, a group of Wikipedians discussed ways to increase user retention on Wikipedia. Here’s the consensus: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/04/sixty-ways-to-help-new-editors/ - *t:* Are you an experienced Wikipedian looking to help retain new users? Here are 60 tips you can use: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/04/sixty-ways-to-help-new-editors/ - *t*: Being nice goes a long way. Here are 60 tips that all Wikipedians can exercise to help retain new users: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/04/sixty-ways-to-help-new-editors/ - *t*: “Do not bite the newcomers” and 59 other ways you can help retain new users on Wikipedia: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/04/sixty-ways-to-help-new-editors/ - *f/g*: “I encourage every experienced user to browse through this list and explore the different ideas.” Here are 60 ways YOU can help retain new users on Wikipedia. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/04/sixty-ways-to-help-new-editors/ - *f/g*: “Send a welcome message, with a direct contact link. For example: 'Hello, I’m Trizek, please contact me if you need assistance.'" 60 simple things YOU can do to create a better community and help retain new users on Wikipedia. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/04/sixty-ways-to-help-new-editors/ -- Carlos Monterrey Communications Associate Wikimedia Foundation +1.415.839.6885 ext 6881 www.wikimediafoundation.org blog.wikimedia.org

9 years, 8 months

Proposed social media for IEG blog post

by Carlos Monterrey

*Hi all,* *Here is the proposed SM for today's blog post regarding the IEG open call for grant proposals. Thanks for reviewing:* *Blog post:* https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/ *SM calendar:* https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Social_media/Calendar#September_2 *Building a Better Wikimedia Together: Open Call for Grants Proposals* 0 <https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/#comme…> - *t*: Open call for IEG proposals has begun! Submit yours today: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/ - *t*: Whether you need $200 or $30,000, Individual Engagement Grants can help you make Wikimedia better. Apply today! https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/ - *t*: Got a cool, innovative idea to make Wikimedia better for everyone? Apply for an Individual Engagement Grant now: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/ - *t*: Individual Engagement Grants are now accepting proposals from now until Sept. 30th. Don't wait, submit yours today! https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/ - *f/g*: Whether you need $200 or $30,000, Individual Engagement Grants can cover project development time and expenses for you and your team to bring your idea to life and make Wikimedia better for everyone. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/ - *f/g*: Individual Engagement Grants are now accepting proposals from now until September 30th. Don't wait, submit yours today! https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/ -- Carlos Monterrey Communications Associate Wikimedia Foundation +1.415.839.6885 ext 6881 www.wikimediafoundation.org blog.wikimedia.org

9 years, 8 months

New Program Evaluation hangout: setting goals & targets

by Maria Cruz

Hi team, Learning & Evaluation team is hosting a virtual meet up on Annual Plan proposal writing. Is it possible to share these today? Please feel free to modify! * t: Writing your Annual Plan proposal? Join @WikiEval next event (Sept 4) Setting goals & targets using a SMART criteriahttps:// <https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2j…> plus.google.com <https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2j…> /u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2jpv9g1oam5pg <https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2j…> * f/g: Wikimedia Program Evaluation is hosting a new virtual event next Thursday (Sept 4). «Setting Goals & Targets in your FDC Proposal» will guide participants through using a SMART criteria in their annual plan. The session will follow up with office hours for consultation on Wednesday (Sept 10) on the same topic. Join the event here:https:// <https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2j…> plus.google.com <https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2j…> /u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/ <https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2j…> cv8e5r5c7h931b2jpv9g1oam5pg <https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2j…> Link to calendar: https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Social_media/Calendar Thanks! María

9 years, 8 months

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Social-media September 2014