The Tuesday Drop: May 17, 2011
/- New York City’s Social Media Push: New York City has just announced official partnerships with some of the most popular social media companies.
- Romney & Drudge: Mitt Romney tweets a link to an op-ed he wrote for The Drudge Report.
- Patch Gets Political: Thirty-three new primary state Patch sites aim to provide a platform for citizens, candidates, and influencers to discuss local issues and events.
- Al Qaeda and Information Technology: Since 9/11, Al Qaeda has recognized the importance of using the media, specifically social media, to spread their message to followers.
- Confidence in News Fades: A recent gallup poll shows that no more than 25% of the public trusts newspaper or television news.