Back in 1981, MTV launched a platform for popular culture dissemination that had previously never been explored.  A “VJ” and providing a video-based platform for bands and musicians was an entirely new style of broadcast programming that united people with their musical interests on television. In the near 30 years MTV has been in operation, [...]

Causecast.org is an online portal that attempts to join media, philanthropy, social networking, entertainment, and education to move people into action around various social causes. The online community connects users to other users, charities, NGOs, leaders, and brands that interest and inspire people through video, messaging, and various content sharing opportunities. The organization was founded by [...]

On President Obama’s first day of service, he issued a Memorandum on Transparency and Open Government .  The topic of open government is nothing new, and is considered an important element in contemporary democratic practices.  However, the Obama Administration’s decision to promote government transparency and information disclosure via the use of new tools and technology at the [...]