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Blogging from the Battlefield: An Exclusive Interview with MAJ Paul Smyth,
The former Media Operations Center Director for the British Army at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan spoke with IDGA’s @DefenseInsider, Chris Archer, on the role of media operations in combat zones and how the role of social media has changed the way news is consumed by the mass media. The following interview also examines the book, the stories within, and the future role of social media within defense… learn more today.

What can the adversary gain from this piece of information?
They say ‘The Enemy is listening’, so consideration must be taken at all times when posting on social media. Major Juanita Chang, Director, Online and Social Media Division, DOA explains the role of social media in the military, common challenges, and the ways in which the Army deals with online scams and imposters. Read more here.

IDGA Survey Reveals Expanding Use of Social Media by Defense and Government
IDGA recently conducted a survey to gauge to what extent the defense and government communities are engaging in social media practices. Respondents were asked which social media outlets their organizations utilize, what their primary objectives are in using social media, and what they feel are the greatest challenges posed in developing and executing a successful social media strategy. Click to continue reading.

Beyond the Social Media Handbook: How the Army is Thriving on Social Media

#DefenseInsider Chris Archer, Online Editor at IDGA speaks exclusively with Major Juanita Chang. This interview goes beyond the Army's Social Media Handbook and explores the importance of having a strategic and purposeful social media strategy. We also investigate how each social media channel is performing. Read the interview here.

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