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Will this video help Adam Giambrone?

Toronto City Councillor and TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) chair Adam Giambrone is being touted as a candidate for Toronto mayor. What do you think of this video? Will it help or hinder his chances? Reading the comments, I'd have to say that he isn't off to a very strong start. Who's advising him on his communications, I wonder? He comes across as pretty lame. And of course the TTC itself has been taking a beating lately, thanks to the snoozing fare collector.

Oakville Mayor Rob Burton talks Twitter

The microblogging site called Twitter is becoming a popular communications medium.

In a 40-minute Trafcom News Podcast, Oakville Mayor Rob Burton talks about how and why he uses Twitter and other social media tools. Perhaps his experience with Twitter and Facebook will help him to meet one of his goals: Being the most accessible and engaging mayor in the history of Oakville. You'll also learn why the discipline of 140 characters is great for politicians.

Find Oakville Mayor Rob Burton on Twitter here.

You can download the MP3 file for this podcast or listen to it directly or read the extensive show notes by visiting the Trafcom News Podcast page.