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'I like' raising awareness
Millions of female users across the world have been updating their profiles with phrases such as “I like it on the kitchen counter”, referring to places where they like to put their handbags. The suggestive status updates were designed to raise awareness of breast cancer during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Why it matters
Social networks give viral campaigns huge potential to be passed on quickly and globally – knocking down geographic barriers. This is exciting for charities operating in social media, as people are likely to share things they believe in and care about. How will charities leverage the power of viral to take their digital campaigns to the next level?
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