Government Social Media Blog

We’re thrilled to introduce you to the initial speaker lineup for 2021’s virtual Government Social Media Conference! Do you have a topic or expertise you’d like to share with your peers? Keep reading ...

When I invited a couple of social media colleagues to teach a Masterclass with me, I had one goal in mind — to solve the #1 pain point we kept hearing over and over again from social media professiona...

Introducing your January SocialGov Masterclass speakers! Experts Nikki Sunstrum, Sabrina Merritt & Kristy Dalton are leading this single-day, deep-dive to get government social media professionals sol...

No matter if you’re just starting in the socialgov field or if you’re a seasoned expert, there’s always something to learn to make you a stronger, more confident government social media professional. ...

Registration is now open for the 2021 Virtual Government Social Media Conference (GSMCON)! Mark your calendars now for March 23-25, 2021 to be a part of the only major social media conference in the U...

What’s your advice for teams of one?

We’re crowdsourcing the best advice for social media teams of one (and very small teams), and would love to hear yours! Got a great tip or strategy? Please share it...

What if you could learn the BEST solutions to your top social media challenges - in just one day? 

Get in on the first of a brand new virtual training, SocialGov Masterclass: Solutions for Teams of One...

The 2021 Government Social Media Conference is moving entirely to a virtual event during the originally planned dates, March 23-25, 2021, due to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic.

We look forward t...

With elections quickly approaching, many in the socialgov community got advice & shared tips in this Government Social Media Chat, “#Elections & #SocialMedia Advice for Public Communicators & Official...

Missed out on this year’s virtual Social for Safety Conference? While the interactive, live features have ended, it’s not too late to get access to the recorded sessions of useful social media trainin...

Caring for your mental health, especially for the socialgov community in 2020, hasn’t been easy. 

Govies across the country have been working nonstop, with no clear end in sight, communicating on the...

Missed out on this year’s virtual Social for Safety Conference? Let’s get you some tips in this Government Social Media Chat, “Best #S4SCON Tips for #SocialGov Handling Crisis.” Welcome, and let’s get...

You & your agency are prepared to take on any crisis, but is your social media able to handle? Get the tools to best prepare your social for any emergency with Nancy Groves, Chief of Digital Strategy ...

You heard it right - there’s only one week left until the start of the virtual Social for Safety Conference! Come for the sessions, stay if you can for the direct connections & get the training everyo...

Being in-person, shaking each other’s hands and building connections is what conferences are all about, so can you even come close to replicating it online? The Social for Safety Conference has all th...

Hello? Is anyone there? When people aren’t listening to social messages anymore, how do you even begin breaking through? Let’s explore & get each other great advice in this week’s Government Social Me...