Posts Tagged: media

Q&A: Mary Phillips, Sr. Manager, Communications, Lockheed Martin, Discusses Value of Targeted Media Relations in Government

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 123,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. Lockheed Martin is also a highly communications-focused organization when it comes to building overall brand awareness. Mary Phillips, Sr. Manager,Read… Read more »

Social Media Monitoring – Government Edition

Does your government agency monitor the social media for information relevant to your mission? Should it? IBM’s Analytics Solution Center recently held a seminar to explore how agencies and companies can obtain value and insight using social media analysis. Pat Fiorenza discussed how agencies can develop an ROI Model – Return on Influence Model –Read… Read more »

Defining Boundaries: The Challenge of the Connected Bureaucrat

The connected bureaucrat faces many challenges and pitfalls in a world where what you say on Twitter, Facebook or just about any social network becomes part of the public record. As more and more public servants begin to use social networking, it is important to begin defining boundaries and addressing the life of the bureaucratRead… Read more »

Monday Morning News Kick Off: DOE Offers 3D Employee Training; GSA Wants to be “Government Savings Agent; and Cyber Chief Plans “Long Harley Ride”

Welcome to the Monday Morning News Kick Off post from the FedConnects blog. We hope you’ve had a restful weekend and are ready to be the smartest and most efficient government or contractor professional possible. Here’s all the actionable news you need to achieve these goals. Happy Monday! Department of Energy Offers Online Training toRead… Read more »

Multiple Studies Show Social Media in Government on the Rise, Though a Reminder that Print Media is NOT Dead

The federal government is quickly changing its views on employee use of social media. In our Social Media in the Public Sector 2011 study, published last year, we found that only 19 percent of agencies banned the use of social networks in 2011, a sharp decline from 55 percent in 2010. Along these same lines,Read… Read more »

Santa Cruz Startup Changes the Game of Online Privacy!

This is a blog post by Civinomics’ very own Nora Lewis. Privacy Choice is a local startup here in Santa Cruz and they’re changing the way we think about privacy. Here at Civinomics, we have an inherent interest in promoting new, innovative, and especially disruptive ideas. We think Privacy Choice is awesome, and you probablyRead… Read more »

Obama campaign wants you to help build Spotify playlist

I saw this story on MSNBC today and thought it was very interesting. (In full disclosure, I love Spotify. Best music app around!)
 Obama campaign wants your help building Spotify playlistConsidering that President Barack Obama’s staff has already incorporated Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, Instagram and just about every other
social media service you can think of intoRead… Read more »

Public Servants – Need help funding your education?

Just wanted to let everyone know about an event we’re hosting on Friday that may be of interest to the group. Spread the word! Happy Public Service Recognition Week! Cross posted from ed.gov Teachers, firefighters, police officers, government employees, military—day in and day out these public servants work tirelessly for citizens across the country. ToRead… Read more »