In yesterday’s issue of The Hill, Michael Wm. Schick, partner at Adfero Group, discussed how technology routinely used for personal connections across the globe can be leveraged by members of Congress, trade associations and global organizations.
Here is one example of the many uses of Skype:
If you are a member of Congress, there is no substitute for meeting with constituents in person, pressing the flesh, looking voters in the eye and letting them know you are with them. But when votes on Capitol Hill keep elected officials from returning to their home states and districts, Skype can be a life-saver. While there aren’t enough hours in the day to talk to everyone, a video call on Skype allows the senator or representative to deliver the contact some constituents (major donors, community leaders, political allies, etc.) have come to expect.
Check out Michael’s full article, “Skype: The next best thing to being there” here.
