Tag Archives: Social Media

Illinois’ Biggest CEOs Not So Big on Social Media

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PeekYou, an internet search company created a 1-10 scale for rating the top CEOs on their social media use based on 20 factors about presence, following, and ability. These factors include social networking, amount of friends, blogging statistics, and content created for the web. Abbott Labs’ CEO Miles White is the highest scoring CEO in Illinois. Continue reading here.

Miles White, CEO of Abbott Labs, is one of the most social media savvy CEOs in the US, let alone Illinois. But other Illinois CEOs don't fair so well.

Evanston Honored for Technology Offerings

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The Public Technology Institute recognized the City of Evanston as a Web 2.0 winner for the governmental body’s efforts in creating transparency and disseminating information online, especially through social media. Continue reading here.

The Evanston 911 dispatch center. On November 4, 2011, the city tweeted all incoming emergency calls so that citizens could experience the government body at work in a virtual ride-along. This is just one example of the city's efforts to increase transparency and utilize technology to disseminate information to its citizens.

 

ComEd Power Outages Prompt New CEO to Find Fixes

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As the summer heat puts a strain on power systems causing outages, ComEd’s new CEO, Anne Pramaggiore, is looking to rework the way the company deals with customer service during those times. Pramaggiore is turning to social media and texting to keep customers up-to-date with power availability and repairs. Continue reading here.

As she takes the reigns of the utilities giant, Anne Pramaggiore is faced with evolving the company into the modern energy age, starting with getting information that customers need - faster.

CompTIA Servey: 63% of Retailers to Increase IT Spending in 2012

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Advancements in technology are forcing the retail industry to adjust how they operate. Advertising, payment processing, and customer engagement are all getting a digital facelift with new services and technologies. Accourding to the Downers Grove-based IT non-profit CompTIA, retailers will increase spending on IT by 63% in 2012. Continue reading here.

The above video is an Intel concept for digital signage. As retailers go digital, chances are you’ll be seeing many more television and interactive screens in your local retail stores. Video from intel.com

Social Media Postings Lead to Robbers’ Arrest

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Two LaPorte County Teenagers were arrested last week for the robbery of a gas station in New Carlisle after police posted Facebook updates seeking the public’s help to catch the robbers. The use of using social media to combat crime is becoming mainstream as police have further success with the method. Continue reading here. 

An Indiana State Police Officer uses his computer to look up information. Due to its ubiquitous nature, police are turning to social media to help catch perpetrators. Photo from www.nwitimes.com