Neutrality Rules Will Thwart Broadband Investment
Two Republican lawmakers say the Federal Communications Commission should put the brakes on a plan to craft new net neutrality rules. “We believe that network neutrality would actually … Read more
Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
Entrepreneurs Hire Consultants to Promote Business on Social-Media Sites, but the Extra Cost Is Big Question
Firms Get a Hand With Twitter, Facebook Wall Street Journal, 1 October 2009By SARAH E. NEEDLEMANSylvester Chisom began paying a consultant last summer to blog … Read more
Americans Now View Congress As Least Respected Job
With the health care debate raging in Washington, D.C., there’s one change Americans clearly believe in: Members of Congress have now surpassed corporate CEOs to hold the least … Read more
The 7 Biggest Legal Risks to Your Company When Using Social Media
How to Avoid Draconian Rules and Keep the FTC Off Your Back at the Same TimeBy Brian Heidelberger Published: September 15, 2009As an advertising lawyer, I … Read more
Civic Engagement Online: Politics as Usual
Whether they take place on the internet or off, traditional political activities remain the domain of those with high levels of income and education.Contrary to the hopes of some advocates, … Read more
Does Twitter favor conservatives?
Johanna NeumanThe Los Angeles TimesThe White House announced with some fanfare over the weekend that its Twitter account had passed the 1 million mark.“A million … Read more
Who’s Driving Twitter’s Popularity? Not Teens
By CLAIRE CAIN MILLERPublished: August 25, 2009Kristen Nagy, an 18-year-old from Sparta, N.J., sends and receives 500 … Read more
AAPC Statement Regarding Disclaimers in New Media
ASG, a member of the American Association of Political Consultants, agrees with its statement regarding the use of disclaimers in new media communicationsfor political candidates:This policy statement was … Read more
Focusing on Social Networks
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For Companies, a Tweet in Time Can Avert PR Mess
By SARAH E. NEEDLEMANThe Wall Street JournalA growing number of businesses are tracking social-media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter to gauge consumer sentiment and avert potential public-relations … Read more