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VA Publishes Social Media Policy
VA Publishes Social Media Policy
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Content: This policy sets us on a path toward changing how we talk—and listen—to Vets.” VA began launching social media sites in 2009 and the Department has over 100 Facebook pages, more than 50 Twitter feeds, two blogs, a YouTube channel, and a Flickr page. VA’s Facebook pages have a combined subscribership of over 293,000 fans—with the Department’s main page reaching over 138,000. On Twitter, VA has a combined followership of over 53,000—with the Department’s main feed reaching over 22,000. VA has posted over 300 videos on YouTube and over 9,000 photos on Flickr, which have been viewed over a combined 1.1 million times. In November 2010, VA launched its first blog, VAntage Point, which distinguishes itself from other government blogs by actively soliciting guest pieces from both employees and the public. By the end of the year, the Department expects to have an active Facebook page and Twitter feed for all 152 VA Medical Centers. More information: VA Directive 6515 (Social Media Policy)
· http://www.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=551&FType=2
Directory of VA Social Media Sites
· http://www.va.gov/opa/SocialMedia.asp
VA’s Main Social Media Sites
· http://blogs.va.gov
· http://www.facebook.com/VeteransAffairs
· http://twitter.com/DeptVetAffairs
· http://www.youtube.com/user/DeptVetAffairs
· http://www.flickr.com/photos/VeteransAffairs
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