This document summarizes the growth and impact of social media campaigns to show support on Twitter. It describes how one tweet about turning avatar images green to support Iran's election grew to include over 230,000 people. Simple, viral tweets that are easily spread are most effective at driving participation in these types of online movements.
12. "The news of the latest Jakarta blasts broke first on Twitter, with tweets spreading the news before media outlets reported on it." "Users were also quick to post photos of the decimated hotels, which were quickly picked up by online outlets including the ABC." #IndonesiaUnite http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/07/17/2628983.htm
13. 9000 supporters 2000 on day 1 2800 on day 2 2000 on day 3 People prefer flag over overlay (1:4 ratio)