TOOL DETAILS
Title
Twitter account used for a real time social networking with those interested in rural development in England
Tool category
& type
Website and Social Media:
Keyword(s)
Communications, Cooperation, Exchange, General public, National Rural Network, Networking, Public awareness, Visibility, Website & Social Media
Summary
The Twitter account managed by the Rural Development Programme for England Network makes possible to keep connected with people with similar interests in rural development. More than 1000 actual followers receive through this media tool in short texts the latest newsletters from the Rural Network, instant info about future or actual events, call for proposals, about (transnational) cooperation opportunities. It links the NRN with individuals – interested in rural wildlife, agribusiness, nature science, researchers, and communicators, with charities and local businesses and with potential transnational partners or supporters.
Country
& RDP Region(s)
United Kingdom
Main purpose
Its main purpose is to share relevant information within the network and thus, within the ‘networks of the network’, in order to promote RDPE Network activities in support of rural development and to bridge people’s efforts in this field.
Related
tools used
Website of the Rural Network
Target audience
EAFRD Beneficiaries:
Rural Development Stakeholders:
General Audience:
Technical information
Social Media; Followers: 1081, Following: 80; Language: English. Followers receive through this media tool in short texts (up to140 characters which can include mentions to other users, hashtags, external links)
Date produced
2012
Cost range
up to €4 999
Publisher/
Organiser
Rural Development Programme for England Network
Distribution & Promotion
Rural Development Programme for England Network promote its Twitter account via its website and events
Name of organisation
Rural Development Programme for England Network
Type of
organisation
England Network
Image(s)
Name of contact person
Sarah Wymer
Address
RDPE Network
Temple Quay House (Zone 2/18)
2, The Square
Bristol BS1 6EB
Telephone
0117 372 3634
