In Focus with Martin Sheen Exploring Interest Groups in the Internet Age

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In Focus Host Martin Sheen

Just like the rest of our lives, advocacy groups are evolving in the internet age.

Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) March 18, 2013

The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen are pleased to announce an upcoming report into how interests groups are using social media to rally new activists to their causes.

In Focus Martin Sheen PBS is an independently produced television series airing in markets around the country on public television. The program is hosted by the legendary Martin Sheen, who is about to embark on his second half-century in American entertainment. Mr. Sheen has developed a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most respected actors during a career that includes more than 60 film appearances.

In Focus Martin Sheen is looking at how technology is changing the way activists are rallied to causes that are important to them. In the social media age, advocacy groups can find like-minded people quickly, and can also transmit their ideas to more people. Activists can also promote their causes to their friends, creating an exponentially larger audience for important issues.

In this new report, In Focus will be talking to leaders in interest groups to see how they are increasing awareness of their causes online. The producers will also be learning how social media is driving increased donations to a number of causes and political groups.

The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen are hoping to debut the new report in May. Viewers can find air times and dates by checking their local listings. For more information about the reports or to offer other ideas related to this topic, In Focus with Martin Sheen can be reached through the show’s official website at infocusptv.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/InFocusMartinSheen.

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