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What would social networking do for Live Aid today?

July 15, 2010 by Marc Gordon divider image

25 years ago this week, Live Aid was broadcast to over 2 billion people in over 60 countries and raised $280 million for Ethiopian hunger relief.

And all this was done without Twitter, Facebook, You Tube, or any part of the internet.  So what’s changed between then and now?  Has social media made us more caring towards the suffering of others, or just more aware?

Of course, I encourage your comments.

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Marc Gordon is a professional speaker and marketing consultant based in Toronto, Canada. His firm, Fourword Marketing, specializes in helping companies create a strong corporate identity and develop effective marketing campaigns. Marc has worked with such companies as General Motors, Johnson & Johnson and Bally Total Fitness. However, his core client base is still startups and small business. To contact Marc, call him directly at (416) 238-7811 or visit www.marcgordon.ca

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  • http://www.senecac.on.ca Chris

    Your comment
    MArc:

    I do not think Led Zeppelin played at Live Aid. Like watching your MarcTV. Keep it up.

    Chris

  • http://marcgordon.ca Marc Gordon

    Hi Chris! Thanks for the comment. Led Zeppelin did on fact play at Live Aid, with Phil Collins on drums.

  • http://Yourwebsite Rickey Gold

    I don’t remember which group wasn’t there but I’m commenting anyway. Can’t believe Live Aid was 25 years ago. Then I see pix of Sting and Elton John and say “oh yeah”. GREAT video! Your comment

  • http://Yourwebsite NEIL G

    CULTURE CLUB DID NOT PERFORM.
    NICE JOB!

  • http://www.oomphgroup.com Johanna Hoffmann

    Totally cool – how great to remember it all! I invited a big group to watch the concert at my place and we had a blast!

    The band that didn’t perform was Culture Club.

  • http://Yourwebsite Sean Gordon

    Culture Club is the answer. Another great episode



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