Ryan Anderson

I am a journalist who has vowed to only use my writing super powers for good. I love chasing down stories with a single bound and bringing change to life.

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

Celebrating the powerful speech 60 years ago by JFK that inspired the one small step and one giant leap heard around the world, not because it was easy, but because it was hard. #JFK #Rice #NASA #Apollo #Artemis https://t.co/cGiq1UEqNJ

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

When it comes to the pandemic of gun violence, when will people finally say enough is enough? How many more school shootings must occur until real gun reform takes place? https://t.co/xeEojcgfk5

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

In the summer I swat mosquitos, which can be therapeutic. The rest of the year, I perform SWOT analysis to find the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of my campaigns. No fly swatter required to SWOT, and way less mess to clean up. #UFPIC2022

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

The back of the envelope guide to strategic planning has four questions campaigns should ask when tailoring a message. On Manatee Appreciation Day, I applaud the efforts of @savethemanatee bringing those questions to life giving voice to the fight for manatee survival #UFPIC2022

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

Few things grow faster in a news desert than misinformation. Supporting local journalism helps prevent news deserts while keeping local communities informed. Do you live in a news desert? Find out at https://t.co/p7LLbhs5CU #UFPIC2022

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

Factual research strengthens campaigns. Fake research sinks them. In a world where people seem willing to embrace Fake over Fact @annieneimand and @kelly_chernin outline 13 questions to ask before using research for campaign development. #UFPIC2022 https://t.co/KphHvZbJW1

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

Kudos to @savethemanatee for telling the story of the importance of sea grass habitats as part of a larger effort to ensure that future generations are able to live in a world full of manatees. #SeagrassAwarenessMonth #UFPIC2022 https://t.co/B4MjbT3sKd

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

As threats to democracies continue to grow around the globe, I am emboldened by the 3 Ps from @hahriehan that remind us that keeping democracies strong involves empowering people through actions that are Possible, Probable and Powerful https://t.co/WkXPBiM19B #UFPIC2022

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

A big thank you to @henrytimms for giving some of his time to inspire @UFCJConline Public Interest Communications grad students to use their power for good. #UFPIC2022

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

Knowing what communities are influencing a target demographic is a crucial element to consider when tailoring a Public Interest Communication message or campaign. #UFPIC2022

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

Behavior Change Marketing, one of the Six Spheres of Social Change, only works if someone is willing to change their behavior. #UFPIC2022

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

Activism is not foregoing meat on Monday and then eating twice as much meat on Taco Tuesday. True activism involves an action and, in some cases, a true sacrifice if one truly wants to sink their teeth into lasting change. #UFPIC2022

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

Policy is one of the six spheres through which Public Interest Communication driven change can occur. Knowing the role that the academic community plays in shaping policy awareness is a crucial step in gaining a better understanding of the issue. #UFPIC2022

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

Media is one of the six spheres through which Public Interest Communication driven change can occur. The media sphere includes owned media and earned media. Which one of those would you trust more to deliver important information? #UFPIC2022

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

It is imperative that people know these five techniques outlined in The Science of What Makes People Care if they want to increase the effectiveness of their messaging. https://t.co/oEYBLdNxy7 #UFPIC2022

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

The article “Stop Raising Awareness Already” deftly shows how raising awareness alone is not enough if one wants to truly drive change through targeted communication channels and techniques. @builditbiggerak #ufpic2022 https://t.co/nfVrqdyx1j

[Ryan Anderson @gator_ry]

To tweet or not to tweet? That is the question when driving social change movements through short bursts of text that seek to inform, unite and engage people among a sea of memes and misinformation. https://t.co/X83posZqH2 #UFPIC2021