Day one
The first in a series of classes that are designed for participants to step through the first level of FANUC robotics. I am taking the course through a grant provided through the Purdue University Northwest College of Technology. The first…
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Social media user behavior an indicator of political campaign advocacy
Social media is a powerful, connective means for political candidates to disseminate information to a larger public. It becomes particularly important during election cycles when candidates are seeking to attract voters to win the election and need all the help…
Sharability and a technical imperative in the socially connected web
While having something go “viral” on the web is among the ultimate achievements for a marketer, it isn’t something that can be easily planned. In fact, a lack of definitive steps and concrete definitions for implementing a “viral” campaign along…
Use of social media increases among adults, Facebook continues to lead
Recent research findings by the Pew Internet and American Life Project indicate 71% of online adults are now Facebook users, a slight increase from the 67% of online adults who used Facebook as of late 2012. Additionally, 42% of online…
Identifying goals and outcomes relating to use of social media among law enforcement currently lacking
A recent study conducted by the International Association of Police Chiefs found that nearly 53% of law enforcement agencies haven’t identified goals and/or outcomes related to their use of social media. Another 4% simply responded they didn’t know. Additionally, more…
Reach of Facebook content may extend beyond user account holders
According to new Pew Research Center studies involving Facebook, the reach of Facebook content may extend beyond user account holders. The research suggests 24% of Facebook non-adopters who live with an account holder say that they look at photos or posts…
Focusing on evolution rather than revolution in social media and law enforcement
There is a natural tendency to often view new technology as revolutionary, completely changing the game, and wiping away everything that came before it. While social media practices and technology seem to change at a rapid pace, at the core…
Online video viewing, downloading doubles over last five years
The share of online adults who watch or download videos has doubled over the past five years according to research at the Pew Internet and American Life Project. Growing from 69% of internet users in 2009 to 78% today, mobile…
Major increases in social networking site activity evident during elections
Social networking sites are playing an increasingly important role during election campaigns. Overall, 39% of all American adults took part in some sort of political activity on a social networking site during the 2012 campaign, according to findings by the Pew…
Your fans are hiding from your content
Fast Company magazine recently reported that “Your Facebook Fans Are Hiding Your Posts At An Alarming Rate” and it is important that all web publishers take notice, from non-profits to small business to big business – anyone trying to send a…