25 Feb 2010
Previously, we've discussed our approaches to Twitter, Scribd, and SlideShare. Now it's time to address the social site with the biggest stage right now: Facebook.
Forum One's Facebook Page.
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24 Feb 2010
On January 21, 2009, the White House issued the Transparency and Open Government Memorandum. The memorandum instructed the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to provide guidance to executive departments and agencies on implementing open government. The memorandum outlined the three pillars of...
23 Feb 2010
This week, I participated in the Open Government Workshop, which brought together a group of leaders across the federal government sector. The sessions are designed to develop tactical recommendations for federal agencies developing their open government plans, which are due to be published on...
22 Feb 2010
Apple's new iPad tablet computer has spawned some mixed reactions. Some over-hype it as "magical" and "transformative." Others have criticized its weight, lack of Flash support, or closed architecture.
Personally, I'm bullish on the product. I agree with those analysts who...
19 Feb 2010
The 24 agencies required to comply with the Open Government Directive have begun soliciting citizen feedback on how to improve transparency, participation, collaboration, and innovation in government. Agencies are using IdeaScale to facilitate two-way feedback with citizens. To date, over 700 ideas...
15 Feb 2010
This month, Forum One and Autodesk hosted a panel titled, "Social Media for Social Impact" during Social Media Week in San Francisco. We had the privilege of having four panelists who each told a story demonstrating how the social web had empowered communities around social causes....
11 Feb 2010
I recently attended an inspiring, energetic event called UXCamp DC 2010 (#uxcampdc) with Jared Spool and a number of others who are completely passionate about the topic. Forum One was a sponsor, and several of my colleagues from our user experience and design team lead sessions on topics...
1 Feb 2010
Forum One Communications is pleased to mark the start of Black History Month with the launch of ForLoveofLiberty.net!
(Read related press release.)
We at Forum One believe that the sacrifice of African-Americans on behalf of our country is a story that needs to be told in order for people to better...
22 Jan 2010
Crisis Camp DC participants work hard to develop applications and tools for relief workers in Haiti.
Earlier this week, I introduced a series of blog posts discussing the Good News Story in Haiti. I explained how technology and social media are playing a leading role in innovation in the aid...
19 Jan 2010
President Obama sends his first "tweet" for the Red Cross at their headquarters Monday. Photo courtesy of the Red Cross.
The images and stories coming out of Haiti are disturbing, upsetting, and unbelievably...
Influence covers innovations in communication, Internet technology and strategy to generate influence on important public policy issues. Chris Wolz manages this blog with the help of his colleagues at Forum One Communications, a web strategy/technology firm in the Washington DC area.
