GovTwit may be the best, but there’s many more directories and links to government and politicians who are using social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and more. This post highlights links to over 50 government social media directories and lists.
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George Bush joins Twitter (Facebook too) UPDATE: or not
- By Steve Lunceford
- June 2nd, 2010
- Posted in: Directory, Federal Government, Twitter
While there’s been an @GeorgeWBush for a while now in Twitter as a protected, unverified account, today it appears the former President’s official Twitter ID has been turned on @George_WBush (he’s set up a Facebook page as well).
A verified disappointment: how Twitter handles government accounts
- By Steve Lunceford
- May 27th, 2010
- Posted in: Directory, Gov 2.0, Twitter
Twitter finally verifies the Library of Congress account (@librarycongress), but there seems no rhyme nor reason as to which government agencies get their verification request handled and at what pace.
Goodbye @DowningStreet, Hello @Number10Gov
- By Steve Lunceford
- May 12th, 2010
- Posted in: Directory, Federal Government, Gov 2.0, Twitter
New British Prime Minister David Cameron swept into 10 Downing Street less than 90 minutes after Gordon Brown stepped down, and then his team went and changed social media IDs from “DowningStreet” to “Number10Gov.” Smart move?
Every tweet you make, they’ll be watching you
- By Steve Lunceford
- April 19th, 2010
- Posted in: Directory, Federal Government, Gov 2.0, Open Government, Twitter
Twitter reaches a cultural crossroads as the Library of Congress begins archiving all tweets. Why is the LOC taking this step (and why not the National Archives)? And can’t Twitter at least verify the government Twitter account for the Library now that it has made this donation?
Is Twitter worth the effort for government?
- By Steve Lunceford
- March 26th, 2010
- Posted in: Directory, Gov 2.0, Twitter
Is Twitter worth the effort for government agencies? This news story would have you think the UK government is questioning its strategy.
Help Build GovTwit: Use New "Recommend" Button
- By Steve Lunceford
- August 17th, 2009
- Posted in: Directory, Gov 2.0
Know of an ID or name that should be in the GovTwit directory? Here’s how to recommend someone…
GovTwit Week in Review 8/09 – 8/15
- By Steve Lunceford
- August 16th, 2009
- Posted in: Directory, Gov 2.0, Local Government, State Government, Twitter
This week we talk about DoD’s first ever efforts to crowdsource information to help create policy around social media, a re-launch of the CDC’s website, and a story about whether or not it’s legal for agencies to use Twitter for emergency messaging. That plus Smokey the Bear joins Twitter…
GovTwit Directory Shows Government Tweeting Taking Flight With 1,300% Growth
- By Steve Lunceford
- July 24th, 2009
- Posted in: Directory, Federal Government, Gov 2.0, Local Government, Press, State Government, Twitter
From the White House to 10 Downing Street, from Calif. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to Ariz. Senator John McCain, from the CDC to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, government use of the Twitter microblogging service has exploded in the last year. New website GovTwit.com has been tracking this growth, and now provides easy access to search and find who in government is using Twitter. GovTwit.com provides live tweetstreams, statistics and other features to help you find and follow over 2,100 government and government-related Twitter IDs worldwide.
