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THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE SOCIAL NETWORKING PROGRESS REPORT
AUG 13, 2009
Posted by Tori Horton
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The U.S. State Department has been working for several years to play a more active role in online communications. In 2006, Under Secretary of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Karen Hughes recognized a need to be active in online communities where public opinions were being influenced. She created a "rapid response team" to monitor sites with potential misinformation (particularly Arabic newscasts) and to suggest talking points as well as provide counter information where possible. As reported in the Washington Post, Hughes believed she was laying the foundation for "dramatically different 21st-century diplomacy." She also saw the transition into new media…... Full Text
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OBAMA TEAM EFFECTIVELY UTILIZES ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
JUL 7, 2009
Posted by Tori Horton
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Through the use of new technology, President Obama has made it clear that when he speaks in Ghana this Saturday, July 11, he intends to move from monologue to dialogue as the U.S. State Department opens up venues for greater public participation in the conversation. The U.S. State Department expects an outpouring of people from all over Africa. They also recognize, however, that there will be millions who would like to be present and will not be able to attend. In an effort to further reach out to all Africans, they have created several different venues for citizen participation. To…... Full Text
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