In April 2014, the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) released the Gold Mouse Awards (and accompanying best practices report) for the 113th Congress. For the first time, 17 Members were recognized for their efforts in using social media to further transparency, accountability, and constituent service. This video discusses what CMF focused on in our analysis of social media practices, the characteristics exhibited by the winners of the Gold Mouse Awards for Social Media, and the strategic questions congressional offices should ask before engaging in social media efforts.
The 113th Congress Gold Mouse Awards have been made possible by grants from BIPAC, Shoutpoint, Eventbrite, Lockheed Martin Desktop Solutions, Inc., and National Write Your Congressman.