1. Today, I found out about my 25th University Alumni Reunion (University of Arizona, in case you wanted to know) through Facebook. Am I the only one who doesn’t use Google so much anymore? If I want to find someone, now I look first on Facebook, LinkedIn and possibly Twitter. If I’m just looking for information, yes – I’ll still go to Google – but not always, mind you…
My searches are shifting, from the #1 search engine to social networking sites…
2. I had an interesting conversation with someone I met who’s running for a local county office seat yesterday. Turns out that someone is running against him with less experience – but significantly more internet presence, particularly on social networking sites. Even though he has years more experience than the other candidate, guess who gained a LOT of traction in the primaries??
Different way of reaching your target audience, different way to politic and reach your constituents….
and 3. Did you know the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 has exceptions issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in April, 2010?
The exceptions in the Open Government Directive are in response to President Obama’s memorandum on January 21, 2009 calling for the establishment of “a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration.” and are specifically aimed at helping to ensure that federal agencies can use Social Media without being hampered by the strict restrictions in the PRA.
Even the federal government can change…
Your perceptions on how things are changing?
