Groups must use caution when telling staff what to tweet
The American Institute of Architects didn't have a problem with its staff's social media use when, three years ago, it drafted a policy spelling out how its employees should behave online. Still, the organization was aware of some of the "horror stories" that were out there, according to Sybil Walker Barnes, AIA's director of social media. Related Content
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