10 Ways Politicians Should Behave On Twitter
10 ways aspiring politicians should act on Twitter.
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MP Tony Clement: Stop Being Afraid Of Social
The MP explains why social media is now mandatory for politicians.
Twitter Power Users Stay Busy
The value of the platform continues to be about who is on Twitter, not how many.
Lack Of Tech Prowess Is A Symptom Of A Wider Problem
Being fluent in the same experiences and norms that voters hold isn’t a cute political tactic.
Facebook Offers Tips For Politicians
In the lead-up to the 2010 US mid-term elections, Facebook unveiled U.S. Politics On Facebook, a Page where Facebook itself could highlight the innovative or interesting tactics campaigns were taking to maximize the utility of the social network. This week, Facebook posted 7 tips for aspiring politicians on how best to use Facebook to engage …
Hashtags: The Double Edged Sword That Mostly Cuts You
The hashtag is a seductive proposition. Why would you not want to create a place on Twitter where like-minded people can discuss a particular issue and track what others are saying about it. Isn’t that the very definition of community? Isn’t that what social media is all about? Indeed, hashtags are a great want to …
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Regarding Vikileaks
If you’re a regular visitor, you’re probably well aware of the controversy surrounding Public Safety Minister Vic Toews and his “Lawful Access” Bill, otherwise known as Bill C-30 or the Protecting Children from Internet Predators Act. Along with protests from a wide range of groups, a Twitter account dedicated to embarrassing Toews, @Vikileaks30, (were there …
Thoughts From CampaignTech
I was happy to join social media professionals from across the U.S. in Washington DC last week at the 2011 CampaignTech Conference, put on by the good folks at Campaigns & Elections Magazine. As a columnist for the Canadian Edition of C & E, I was eager to attend for many reasons, including the chance …
If It Can Happen To Naheed Nenshi….
Calgary mayor and social media aficionado Naheed Nenshi has found himself in the news for his responses on Twitter. Wonder why elected officials are skittish about social media? Wonder no longer.
Lessons From The ‘Social Media For Mayor’ Panel
Last week I had the privilege of sitting on a panel for Toronto’s Social Media Week to discuss the impact of social media on Toronto’s recent municipal election. The panel featured an impressive group of folks who use and deeply understand social media: The Globe’s Kelly Grant, voting reform activist Dave Meslin, Edleman Digital VP …