With the ever-growing influence of social media on our day-to-day lives, it is not surprising that world leaders have made it an important part of their engagement with the public. Pope Francis issues tweets in nine...
KEEP READINGPeriscope: Live Video-Streaming
Periscope is an application that allows people to record and broadcast live videos of their surroundings, which can then be commented on by viewers. This tool has been used by citizen journalists, tourists and politicians as a means for advocacy, social justice and whistle-blowing, as well as cultural diplomacy. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is particularly noteworthy for their use of Periscope to inform people of developments and boost engagement.
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