The Iowa Caucuses provide a boost for many businesses every four years as presidential candidates and media members flock to the state. One Des Moines restaurant, Centro, has reported a 10% increase in revenue during caucus years. Chris Diebel is marketing director for Orchestrate Hospitality, which runs about a dozen restaurants and hotels in central
[pewinternet.org] Washington, DC — After first gaining prominence as tools for political engagement during the 2008 presidential election, social media became a regular part of the political environment for voters in the 2010 midyear elections. Some 22% of online adults used Twitter or social networking sites such as Facebook in the months leading up
After first gaining prominence as tools for political engagement during the 2008 presidential election, social media became a regular part of the political environment for voters in the 2010 midyear elections. Some 22% of online adults used Twitter or social networking sites such as Facebook or MySpace in the months leading up to the November,