Lee Yount Jr., a programmer analyst for Catawba County Government, gives a presentation on how to use social media sites and location-based technology. The presentation covers topics like using Twitter and Foursquare, how to take photos to share on sites like Flickr during emergencies, and using hashtags and QR codes. Yount emphasizes the importance of having relevant content that answers the questions of who, what, when, where, why and how. He also discusses the need for organizations to have an official voice on social media.
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