K Street Cafe

Obama’s First ‘Tweet’ Makes Presidential History (CNN)
Obama made history yesterday by becoming the first commander-in-chief to “tweet” a message on Twitter.

How to Disappear from Facebook and Twitter (CNN Tech)
Want to commit social suicide online? There’s an app for that.

8 Top Twitter Track Tools to Organize the People You Follow (MakeUseOf)
Discover eight great Twitter tools that help you manage all your friends and followers.

Social Media’s True Impact on Haiti, China, and the World (Mashable)
Check out one blogger’s view on the impact of social media across the globe.

Confusion Over Marketers’ Haiti Relief Donations Goes Viral (AdAge)
Twitter users jumble their announcements about donations and matching programs for relief in Haiti.

The Capitol Hill Twitterverse (New York Times)
See which Members are making the most of Twitter.

JUDICIARY 2.0 — Prop. 8, YouTube and the Supreme Court (Huffington Post)
Does YouTube have a place in the Supreme Court?

Red Cross Raises $3,000,000+ for Haiti Through Text Message Campaign (Mashable)
The Red Cross continues to raise money for Haiti through its $10 text message donation initiative.

Local Candidates Delve into Cyber Campaigning (JournalStar)
Nebraska policy makers begin to embrace social networking.

Wonk Alert: Changes at Thomas Website (The Hill)
Check out the newest ranking list on Capitol Hill.

Google Reports China-based Attack, Says Pullout Possible
(CNN Tech)
Should Google leave China?

I recently gave a lecture at American University’s Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute on how to use social media and other online strategies for advocacy. You can watch it here.

For CMOs, Cause Marketing Is a Way to Innovate in an Uncertain Time (Advertising Age)
Throughout 2009 many national cause-marketing programs launched, the one category that continues to grow even with recent drops in marketing spending.

Lobbyists on Pace for Record Year (Politico)
Many sectors have scaled back K Street spending, but Obama’s push for legislation on health and financial reform has compensated for the rough economic times.

I just wanted to take a moment to announce that the close of 2009 brought with it a Silver Davey Award for K Street Café.  We are thrilled to receive this honor from the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA) that recognizes creative excellence by small firms – “where strength comes from big ideas rather than large budgets.”

Since its beginning in September of 2008, K Street Café has continually strived to be a comprehensive resource online for public affairs professionals to keep up to speed with the latest trends and tactics in the industry.  I would like to take a second to thank all of K Street’s expert contributors who have worked hard to make K Street Café what is has become today – an award winning blog that hosts vigorous conversations on a variety of subjects.

We look forward to the opportunities of 2010 and hope that you continue to allow K Street Café to bring you more insights into the future of advocacy.  And as always, we hope you continue to join us in the conversation.

Logs Don’t Lie: Which Tech Execs Have the White House’s Ear?
(Ars Technica)
Find out who the White House listens to most when it comes to tech issues.

Is Facebook’s Privacy Philosophy TMI? (SmartBlog)
One blogger weighs in on the changing attitudes toward online privacy.

Microsoft Launches Tech Policy Web Site (FederalComputerWeek)
Microsoft recently launched a Web site to stimulate discussion on key technology policy debates.

Facebook, Twitter Becoming Business Tools, but CIOs Remain Wary (Network World)
Many IT and business executives still remain wary of the risks associated with online services and are skeptical about the benefits.