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InSites for the Future: The Future of Social Media

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Source: Shantanu Gautam

Social media is an ever-evolving world, and communicators are working overtime to keep up with the changes. Gary Ritterstein predicts that a platform to integrate all social media will be the next big thing, while Scott Rieder looks ahead to a time when all media outlets use Twitter for breaking news. [...]

When Using Social Media, Follow An Open Door Policy

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Photo by nanpalmero on Flickr

This past month, Governor Rick Perry (R-TX) made a critical mistake on Twitter. Out of the blue, he blocked several local reporters from reading his tweets. Members of the Texas media, including Tom Benning from the Dallas Morning News, received the blocked notice when they attempted to view the [...]

AP Creates an Oil Spill Editor — New Trend in Covering the Gulf Coast Disaster

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On Wednesday, the Associated Press (AP) announced the appointment of former Jerusalem bureau chief Steve Gutkin as their new “Oil Spill Editor.” According to a memo sent to AP staff and released to the Poynter Institute:

The Gulf Oil spill has been an enormous journalistic challenge. A sprawling story, much of it occurring literally out [...]

Great Online Resources to Stay Informed on Washington Politics

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The struggling economy. War on terrorism. Energy challenges. Supreme Court nominations. Midterm elections. There’s a lot on the policy plate for the White House, Congress and federal agencies. With so much happening in the District and the constantly churning political news cycle, it can be pretty difficult for policy communicators to stay up-to-date and [...]

To Reach Congress in 2010, Target Local Offices and Capitol Hill

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Before leaving for winter recess in December, U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) released the 2010 legislative calendar. While there weren’t any surprises, the calendar does provide a hint on how to get the attention of Congress this year: think local.

As is typical for an election year, the legislative schedule is [...]