I'm proud to announce that we've definitely been able to shake up the core of UN Week. Press coverage is only the beginning. Major heads of state, members of the United Nations, and key influencers have all applauded and praised our efforts to bring the ideas and solutions for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the general public. We're already working hard at shaping the core features of next year's UN Week 2011 events and we look forward to your input.
The process of examining the reach of the Social Good Summit and UN Week Digital Media Lounge will continue for months and years to come, but we've already begun to compile some key stats, quotes and findings, some of which we are able to share publicly below:
Event Attendance
700 - Total Social Good Summit Attendees (in-person)
861 - Total UN Week Digital Media Lounge (in-person)
Video Statistics*
35,311 - Total Social Good Summit Livestream views
3,376 - Total Livestream Viewing Hours for Social Good Summit
19,589 - Total Livestream Viewing Hours for UN Week Digital Media Lounge
22,965 - Total Livestream Viewing Hours
45,089 - Total Unique Viewers on Livestream
*Totals are represented out of data from 9/20/10 - 9/25/10
Social Media Stats
16,802 - Total Number of Tweets Using #SocialGood
17,508 - Total Tweets for Related Mashable Posts
4,260 - Total Facebook Shares for Related Mashable Posts
300+ - Blog Posts Related to the Digital Media Lounge
Quotes from our Partners
"The Social Good Summit and UN Week Digital Media Lounge exceeded our expectations during UN Week in New York. The partnership between Mashable, the 92nd Street Y, and the UN Foundation created an opportunity for diverse communities and audiences to be a part of the important discussions on the Millennium Development Goals that were happening between governments at the UN. The great venue at 92Y and the online power of Mashable opened up the MDGs – ‘the world’s to-do list’ – to individuals that are increasingly a part of finding solutions. We look forward to working with all who participated as we make advancing the MDGs a reality by 2015." - Kathy Calvin, CEO, United Nations Foundation
“The Social Good Summit and Digital Media Lounge have been terrific events for us. 92nd Street Y is all about open conversations and sharing ideas. We hope the bloggers and press who attended were as inspired as we have been by the activists and pioneers we welcomed here. This week has reminded us that whether you’re one person or many, you can make a difference in the world.” - Sol Adler, executive director, 92nd Street Y
Notable Media Coverage
ONE - A 360 degree view of the Digital Media Lounge
PRNewser - Mashable Social Good Summit: Social Media’s Growing Role
ABC News - Geena Davis Talks About a Lack of Females in TV and Film
USA TODAY -From Clinton Global Initiative to the U.N. Summit, philanthropy goes into overdrive this week
Dip Note - U.S. Department of State Blog - A Digital Discussion of the Millennium Development Goals
USA Character Approved Blog - Mashable Wants You to Join the UN Today
Key Stories from UNWeekMedia
What Are The Millennium Development Goals?
How The Media, New And Old, Can Help
It’s Not All Bad; MDGs Making Progress
Social Good Summit and UN Week Digital Media Lounge Daily Recaps
Key Stories from Mashable
Why Social Media Is a Game-Changer for Causes
Mashable & 92Y Social Good Summit Recap & Complete Videos
Interview: Facebook’s Role in Social Good [VIDEO]
How Social Media Helped 174 Million People Get the Message About Malaria
Livestream Partner
Livestream is the most powerful live broadcast platform on the Internet. Producers can use the Livestream browser-based Studio application to create LIVE, scheduled and on-demand internet television to broadcast anywhere on the web through a single player widget. Our service comes in two flavors Free (ad-supported) and Premium (white-label, no-ads, pay for usage). Unique features include the ability to mix multiple live cameras, imported videos clips, and overlay graphics. With Livestream, producers can broadcast live from a mobile phone; use a customizable flash player with integrated chat; and develop a branded channel page on www.Livestream.com that incorporates interactive chat.
Supporting Sponsors
Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and services designed specifically for non-profit organizations, enabling them to improve operational efficiency, build strong relationships, and raise more money to support their missions. Since 1981, Blackbaud’s sole focus and expertise has been partnering with non-profits and providing them the solutions they need to make a difference in their local communities and worldwide. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to helping achieve the Millennium Development Goals, particularly in the areas of maternal and child health by applying innovative mobile technologies. The rapid proliferation of cell phones has made it possible to provide timely health information in even the most remote locations. In February 2010, Johnson & Johnson launched Text4Baby in the U.S. through its partnership with the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB). In September 2010, we announced a five year initiative with our affiliate, BabyCenter, focusing on mobile health outreach to mothers in six countries starting with China, India and South Africa.
