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Tech advocate gives Internet its voice

Internet Association's first hire accepts award on behalf of group Nour What happens when you're told to limit your acceptance speech to only five words? If you are The Internet Association's Nika Nour, you make them count. "Dear Congress, protect Internet freedom," she said. The five-word speech was delivered May 19 at the 2014 Webby Awards in New York City, when her group took home the "People's Voice" award for best association website. Winners were asked to give five-word speeches, which were then posted on YouTube. The association shared the spotlight with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and actor Jean-Claude Van Damme but Nour's message likely resonated with the… Read More