So You're Ready to Star on YouTube. Now What?
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A Presentation on Government and Social Media. Presented at the Wisconsin Digital Government Summit, December 1 2009
A Presentation on Government and Social Media. Presented at the Wisconsin Digital Government Summit, December 1 2009
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I’m Dan Chapman, Director of Creative Services at RI.gov, the official portal of the State of Rhode Island. RI.gov is maintained by the company I work for, RI Interactive, which is a subsidiary of NIC USA, which provides eGovernment solutions in 23 states.
Socrata, a new social data networking site, recently went through an extensive accessibility audit by the GSA to be approved for federal use.
We can do more than just start a Facebook page-- we can really engage our citizens with what we have to offer.
(Perhaps the biggest excuse or concern I come across when helping agencies think about using this technology, is “how are we going to have time to do all this?” I have a couple of quick examples from the tiny state of Rhode Island that will hopefully show how you can easily create effective social media content)
Starting some I have a couple of quick examples from the tiny state of Rhode Island that answers the question “how are we going to have time?
Over 750 “fans” on Facebook, with no promotion at all.
- Using a free twitter service called TwitterMail, DOT was able to simply add an email address to their email distribution list that then automatically tweeted these same updates
Then Using the RSS feed from Twitter, DOT was able to embed this same data directly on the DOT Web site.
Fitting into an existing workflow, new distribution channels were quickly added
- Using a free twitter service called TwitterMail, DOT was able to simply add an email address to their email distribution list that then automatically tweeted these same updates
Then Using the RSS feed from Twitter, DOT was able to embed this same data directly on the DOT Web site.
Fitting into an existing workflow, new distribution channels were quickly added
- Using a free twitter service called TwitterMail, DOT was able to simply add an email address to their email distribution list that then automatically tweeted these same updates
Then Using the RSS feed from Twitter, DOT was able to embed this same data directly on the DOT Web site.
Fitting into an existing workflow, new distribution channels were quickly added
- Using a free twitter service called TwitterMail, DOT was able to simply add an email address to their email distribution list that then automatically tweeted these same updates
Then Using the RSS feed from Twitter, DOT was able to embed this same data directly on the DOT Web site.
Fitting into an existing workflow, new distribution channels were quickly added
- Using a free twitter service called TwitterMail, DOT was able to simply add an email address to their email distribution list that then automatically tweeted these same updates
Then Using the RSS feed from Twitter, DOT was able to embed this same data directly on the DOT Web site.
Fitting into an existing workflow, new distribution channels were quickly added
- Using a free twitter service called TwitterMail, DOT was able to simply add an email address to their email distribution list that then automatically tweeted these same updates
Then Using the RSS feed from Twitter, DOT was able to embed this same data directly on the DOT Web site.
Fitting into an existing workflow, new distribution channels were quickly added
- Using a free twitter service called TwitterMail, DOT was able to simply add an email address to their email distribution list that then automatically tweeted these same updates
Then Using the RSS feed from Twitter, DOT was able to embed this same data directly on the DOT Web site.
Fitting into an existing workflow, new distribution channels were quickly added
- Using a free twitter service called TwitterMail, DOT was able to simply add an email address to their email distribution list that then automatically tweeted these same updates
Then Using the RSS feed from Twitter, DOT was able to embed this same data directly on the DOT Web site.
Fitting into an existing workflow, new distribution channels were quickly added
- Using a free twitter service called TwitterMail, DOT was able to simply add an email address to their email distribution list that then automatically tweeted these same updates
Then Using the RSS feed from Twitter, DOT was able to embed this same data directly on the DOT Web site.
Fitting into an existing workflow, new distribution channels were quickly added
Now, content generated from one source could be quickly published in two.
Now, content generated from one source could be quickly published in two.
Now, content generated from one source could be quickly published in two.
Now, content generated from one source could be quickly published in two.
Now, content generated from one source could be quickly published in two.
Now, content generated from one source could be quickly published in two.
Now, content generated from one source could be quickly published in two.
Now, content generated from one source could be quickly published in two.
Now, content generated from one source could be quickly published in two.
Now, content generated from one source could be quickly published in two.
The Arts Council now reaches constituents by Web, RSS and Twitter.
Again, users have choices in how they want to consume this content.
The Arts Council now reaches constituents by Web, RSS and Twitter.
Again, users have choices in how they want to consume this content.
Key point here, you can reach users passionate about images and photography where they are already congregating.
A legitimate solution already in use by thousands of users worldwide.
WIth many of these tools, this (the approval process) is a relatively easy process to set up. With our Flickr group for example, we’re able to set up a very quick approval process for all the photos submitted.
All photos are approved by hand by an administrator - nothing gets through automatically.
Any photos can be retroactively removed immediately.
SeeClickFix, is an example of enabling citizens to spread your message for you. In this case, social media empowers them to become part of the solution, part of your eyes and ears on the ground.
It’s been a huge hit already. In the two weeks since launch, it has received over 2,500 visits, with over 222 voters and 71 active ideas (121 submitted).
With the right strategy, we can make our online presence more about a Web site and make social media about one thing: people.