I recall talking about this issue with colleagues a year ago and now that the campaign season is really heating up, the State Elections Enforcement Commission has decided to interpret the new campaign finance law by saying that campaigns must put disclaimers on their social sites. I’m totally in favor of full transparency but Yikes - do they understand that this would eat up your entire Twitter character allowance?
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Tweet Your Campaign Finance Disclosure? You May Have To Soon
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009As candidates around the country engage more and more in social media and online advertising, state governments are struggling with how to maintain disclosure standards. How do you fit your campaign finance disclosure statement (paid for by) on your Tweet or pay-per-click ad?
read more ››Real Evidence that Power of Internet Moves Voters
Monday, October 19th, 2009The E-Voter Institute just released a new study that looks into how voters find information about candidates and how they become involved in political campaigns. It shouldn’t be surprising that using the Internet, and especially social tools, is on the rise.
read more ››Beware of Fake Legislative Twitter Accounts
Friday, October 9th, 2009Elected officials are not new to negative criticism nor should they be immune to discussing their positions on issues. But I find it interesting that this new tactic is being used. Candidates and elected officials will need to be more careful about searching not only what opponents are saying via legitimate social media means but also what is being said in their own names.
read more ››So the FTC is going to regulate bloggers…
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009The FTC is planning to regulate bloggers who review products or provide testimonials in an attempt to bring them in line with other journalists. Good luck.
read more ››Guy Kawasaki - The Art of LinkedIn
Thursday, September 10th, 2009I learned a lot from this article about how to use LinkedIn to promote myself and my business better. It also provides some insight on how to network, for those in the job market, and how to get the scoop on people you may be interested in hiring.
read more ››Great advice on using Twitter
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009I thought this recent blog entry by Tom Humbarger on Socialmediatoday.com contained some really helpful hints on how to get started using Twitter to promote your organization.
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