Certified Specialist Programme in Wildlife Conservation Social Media Listening
Published on June 22, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're talking with [Guest Name], an expert in wildlife conservation and social media listening. You're also the instructor for the new course, "Certified Specialist Programme in Wildlife Conservation Social Media Listening". Can you tell us a bit about it? GUEST: Absolutely! This program helps professionals understand how to use social media analytics and data interpretation for wildlife conservation. It's all about identifying emerging threats, tracking illegal wildlife trade, and measuring the impact of conservation campaigns. HOST: That sounds fascinating. How did you get into this field yourself? What drew you to combine wildlife conservation with social media? GUEST: Well, I've always been passionate about wildlife conservation, but I saw a gap when it came to monitoring online conversations around these issues. Social media is such a powerful tool, and I wanted to harness its potential for good. HOST: Incredible! Now, what are some current trends in this area that you're excited about? GUEST: There's a lot of innovation happening in sentiment analysis and community management right now. These techniques can help us better understand public opinion and engage more effectively with various communities. HOST: And what challenges have you faced or observed in this field? GUEST: One major challenge is cutting through the noise. With so much information available online, it can be difficult to focus on what's relevant. That's where these specialized skills come in handy. HOST: That makes sense. Looking forward, where do you see the future of wildlife conservation social media listening headed? GUEST: I believe we'll see even more integration of AI and machine learning in our work. This will allow us to analyze larger datasets and uncover deeper insights. HOST: It's clear that your course is at the forefront of this exciting new frontier. Thank you so much for joining us today, [Guest Name]! GUEST: My pleasure! Thanks for having me.