Using the media to build public opinion pressure against an opponent is one of the oldest tactics in the political playbook. However in the modern world politicians and organisations can go one better – marshalling their social networking followers and using social media avenues to directly build and channel public opinion. While we’ve not seen…
In what I believe is a world first, the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing has launched its new US$100 note, featuring Benjamin Franklin, via an online video in YouTube. Brought to my attention by Nicholas Gruen, the 82 second long production provides a clear view of all the security provisions included in the banknote….
The last week has seen several incidents where members of Australian political parties has been suspended from social networking sites and outed in the media for making controversial comments. Most recently Nick Sowden, a Young Queensland Liberal National Party member, referred to US President Obama as a ‘monkey’ on Twitter. His tweets were widely discussed…
On Sunday I was made aware of a Seek advertisement for a ‘web and social media expert’ position in a ‘VERY high-profile government client’ in the ACT. The ad (which is here), seeks someone with, a strong understanding of how the web and social media operate, the ability to contextualise that within the Government’s needs…
Now that the UK general election has been called, it will be interesting to see the role social media will play in a Westminster election, compared to the US’s last Presidential election. One of the first examples of how this election will use social media has been demonstrated by the UK’s ruling Labour party, who…
Every years there are many conferences, forums and other publicly orientated events where public servants speak – providing views on their activities, successes and learnings across a wide-range of professional disciples. The conference I have been at the last two days, FutureGov Hong Kong, is one example of these – where three Australian public servants…
On Tuesday afternoon the Gov 2.0 Taskforce released its final report, Engage: Getting on with Government 2.0. As stated in their blog post, the Taskforce handed the report to the responsible Ministers who immediately authorised its public release – a sign of great confidence in the report! The report generally followed the recommendations and included…
I’ve just finished chatting to Adriel Hampton & Steve Ressler on Gov 2.0 radio about some of the great Gov 2.0 initiatives in Australia. You can now listen to the discussion online at Gov20Radio.com or get it on iTunes.
Telstra has publicly released its staff social media training package, making the comic-styled multimedia system available on the web at www.exchange.telstra.com.au/training/flip.html The package recognises that social media is becoming embedded into normal Australian life – including the lives of Telstra’s staff. The training package reflects how social media management is not the province of an…
In the last week there’s been several Australian government activities or announcements which have lead to large community responses via social media – both good and bad. Gov 2.0 Taskforce draft report On 7 December the Gov 2.0 Taskforce released their draft report ‘Engage: Getting on with Government 2.0‘ for public comment. Over the course…
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