The devastating earthquake in Haiti was a tragic, but thanks to social media the world has responded in an astonishing way. From messages of condolences on Facebook, earthquake photos on Flickr and Twitter, to videos on YouTube, relatives, friends and news media are heavily relying on social media as a communication tools to get the story out.
Facebook pages and group members have dramatically grown into thousands in just a few days. American Red Cross, Wyclef Jean, and Carel Pedre, a prominent Haitian radio and television host, have utilized Twitter to provided real-time updates on the crisis while encouraging donations for the victims.
News media and reporters have finally found the true value of social media during this disaster crisis. With that being said, Bloomberg, a major global provider of 24-hour real-time financial and general news, has invited me to participate in their story “Haiti Fundraising Speeds Up with Twitter Facebook”.
