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How does the Information Environment Threaten National Security? (video blog)

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Today’s information environment poses opportunities and threats to our national security. Wireless communication and social media have increased the speed and range of information sharing, diffusing the power once held more centrally. In the videos.

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2024 elections meet social media – How local governments can stay ahead

American City & Country

Social media is a critical aspect of the 2024 election in different ways from years prior. adults saying they at least sometimes get news via social media, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey. Social media is a tool that can shape public perception, and if done correctly, it can be a source of truth.

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The 2023 Guide to Social Media for Libraries: New Instagram Success Secrets for This Year

Super Library Marketing

This is the fifth installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. Instagram is the fourth most active social media platform, behind Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp. The Instagram algorithm is the most sophisticated of all the social media platforms.

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The 2023 Guide to Social Media for Libraries: New LinkedIn Success Secrets for This Year

Super Library Marketing

This is the first installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. Twitter is a running “firehose” of information, opinions, and entertainment. The platform is a perfect place for you to position your library as a source of news, information, and helpful resources on all kinds of topics.

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Be the Social Media You Want To See in the World: Advice on Building Community From a Library Marketer

Super Library Marketing

But Erica is responsible for the system’s monthly newsletter and social media promotion. And her work on social is drawing praise from fellow library marketers. My philosophy in all things, not just social media, is to build relationships and community,” explained Erica.

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The 2023 Guide to Social Media for Libraries: New Facebook Success Secrets for This Year

Super Library Marketing

This is the second installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. Facebook remains the single most popular social media platform for libraries. According to Statista , Facebook is the largest social media platform in the world, with more than two billion users. More advice.

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Was It a Fluke? What a Viral Instagram Video Can Teach You About Library Social Media Promotions

Super Library Marketing

In my many years of personal and professional social media use, I’ve never gone viral. They are part of every social media platform’s algorithm. Reel information : Signals about the content elements in a Reel, including the audio, hashtags, and keywords in the caption, help Instagram decide who to serve the Reel to.