Mona Self is not an inventor of a new media app; she is not a social media expert and she is not a specialist. Instead, Mona Self is one individual who took to the outlets within the media to publicize her activist efforts. Mona was involved in the democracy protests in Cairo. Through Twitter, Facebook, and contacts in her cell phone, Mona was able to inform thousands of the current goings on in Egypt.

Jan. 29: Announcing a general strike starting tomorrow#Jan25

Feb. 1: I want my internet back! #Jan25

Feb. 9: clashes bt ppl & police in Kharga new valley, police opened fire, 3 dead & over 100 injured #Jan25

Social media played a pivotal role in the revolution in Egypt, as well as having a role in popular protests ranging from Libya to the Philippines. More recently, the role of social media has even played a part in the uprises throughout Libya, Yemen, and Bahrain.

Marketers are surprised at the sudden rise of media as an actual social tool. However, they lack to realize that above all, media has the power to influence others, and make others rise to action. Through these tools, teenagers and adults alike were able to keep tabs on the day to day happenings in Egypt. Therefore, social media proved to be more informative than the news.

This blog is one that focuses on the media and its role in politics, it's quite informative and interesting to find how the media shapes politics and how large a part it plays.