Social Media Strategery

APRIL 27, 2010

Very few internet users rely solely on government social media sites – in fact, those who use government social media sites are more likely to also use other means, both online and off, to communicate with their government as well Balance the promotions of your social media channels with other means of communications.

Gov 2.0 126

Gov 2.0 Social Media Web 2.0 Statistics 126

Social Media Strategery

JANUARY 23, 2012

Don't tell them or they'll shut this site down! Non-work conversations are prohibited – none of that "social networking" stuff here! On any given day, what % of your organization participates (reading or contributing) in your community? Less than 10%. 10% to 49%. More than 75%. Big Brother-ish.

Communities 121

Communities Wiki Microblogging Press Release 121

Social Media Strategery

JANUARY 21, 2010

After seeing how government was beginning to use social media, it dawned on me that I could create my own set of aggregated feeds and effectively build my own news site. I met with a friend that Friday who helped me set up the site and it launched that afternoon. I thought about how best to execute it quickly.

Gov 2.0 89

Gov 2.0 Web 2.0 Forums Wiki 89

Social Media Strategery

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

Development Social Media An Awesome Interview with the Founder of GovLoop, Steve Ressler Mon, Sep 28, 2009 Government 2.0 Here’s the full Q&A - Why make such a huge change to a site that is, by all accounts, already one of the most successful Gov 2.0 initiatives? The short answer was that the community was unsustainable.

Gov 2.0 89

Gov 2.0 Collaboration Communities Web 2.0 89

Social Media Strategery

JANUARY 17, 2009

It’s about the IT specialist who starts an entire social network dedicated to Government 2.0 is fun, but if you really want an idea of the future of social media and government, stop looking at the titles that follow the name, and focus instead on the person behind the name. +7 960 200 9209 biappedge ?????? ????-?????

Gov 2.0 93

Gov 2.0 Social Media Wiki Technorati 93

Social Media Strategery

DECEMBER 22, 2008

You can, in some circumstances, promote social media and social networking in expansive culture/process/change terms. At the end of the day, collaboration technologies, social media, and social networking are just tools. link] I Just Graduated and I Want a Job in Social Media « The PRSA-NCC Blog [.]

Gov 2.0 62

Gov 2.0 Social Media Wiki Web 2.0 62

Social Media Strategery

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

It helps to have examples of other social media/networking successes by organizations similar to yours, so they don’t feel like they’re mavericks. It helps to have examples of other social media/networking successes by organizations similar to yours, so they don’t feel like they’re mavericks.

Gov 2.0 56

Gov 2.0 Social Media Web 2.0 How To 56

Social Media Strategery

MAY 26, 2010

Who are the people back at the office making sure the social networks are growing? Cluetrain Style Social Media is Driven by the Person, Not the Position How to BE a Government Consultant and Use Social Media The “Getting Started with Government 2.0” Who are the people behind these leaders? Barcode Software Gov 2.0

Gov 2.0 91

Gov 2.0 Fashion Web 2.0 Committee 91

Social Media Strategery

DECEMBER 13, 2008

Of course, it’s a stupid argument and there’s no relationship at all, but some people will always be afraid of this social media/Web 2.0 They prefer static Web sites that people must visit. This person then said this is a very good reason why our organization needs to be careful in doing social media.

Gov 2.0 93

Gov 2.0 Web 2.0 Wiki Policies 93

Social Media Strategery

OCTOBER 12, 2008

When using public networks for decision support, the manner in which data is collected – informed opinion – that is collected independently is an extremely important difference. In other words, on the Web, using social networking tools can foster the same conditions as at public meetings which elevate smart mobs and group think.

Gov 2.0 76

Gov 2.0 Wiki Policies Consultant 76

Social Media Strategery

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Fri, Sep 5, 2008 Miscellaneous Photo courtesy of Flickr user Le Syndicaliste under Creative Commons license That’s actually a great question, and one that I struggled with for a long time before I actually bit the bullet and created this site.

Gov 2.0 50

Gov 2.0 WordPress Resources Wiki 50

Social Media Strategery

AUGUST 8, 2010

They need to have some ability or skills to build a wordpress site, or link two API's together, and use the plug and play sites, but not full on coding just even tech skills and curiosity to enjoy those geek out sessions with the folks that can execute the crazy ideas. Who runs your SM accounts?

Gov 2.0 139

Gov 2.0 Social Media Social Media Management Organization 139

Social Media Strategery

OCTOBER 19, 2008

Chances are good that all of your social media ambitions will take a back seat to your actual job. When I first started Booz Allen’s social media practice, I used to say that I worked 9am-5pm at my client site, and then 5pm-9pm on building our social media capability. You have to talk the talk too. link] Emma 1.5:

Gov 2.0 69

Gov 2.0 Organization Social Media Transportation 69

Social Media Strategery

APRIL 2, 2010

Now, make sure you actually read the posts on those sites. In coordination with your organization’s social media guidelines/policies, start commenting on these sites. Get comfortable with writing a blog comment on a public site, even if it’s as simple as saying “I loved reading this post.” minds in real-time.

Gov 2.0 138

Gov 2.0 Social Media Policies Privacy 138

Social Media Strategery

MARCH 10, 2009

This gives the public confidence that they are interacting with the government and not a “phishing&# (fake) government Web site. How much, if any, outreach do you do on other blogs/social networks? “All “official&# government systems must be hosted on.gov domains per FISMA (law). “I do random outreach.

Blogger 81

Blogger Gov 2.0 Policies Survey 81

Social Media Strategery

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

What started out as just a wiki now includes social bookmarking, social networking, blogs, and most importantly, a culture of collaboration that will continue even if one or two pieces is taken away.

Gov 2.0 66

Gov 2.0 Social Media Wiki Sports 66

Social Media Strategery

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

There are many opportunities for Government officials to look to social media, social networking for inspiration, communications, and transparency. There are many opportunities for Government officials to look to social media, social networking for inspiration, communications, and transparency.

Gov 2.0 134

Gov 2.0 Social Media Web 2.0 Policies 134