Government Social Media Blog

What days should you keep in mind for your government social media content calendar? Here’s a helpful roundup of some of the observed days happening in October 2023 you might want to consider building...

This blog has been updated (Dec. 18, 2023) to include information on Regular Registration for GSMCON2024.

Are you wondering what the hybrid 2024 Government Social Media Conference looks like? Not sur...

Contributed blog by Sawyer Johnson, Communications and Outreach Analyst for the City of Grand Rapids, MI Parks and Recreation Department

A growing number of government agencies are leaning into humor...

Looking for information on our 2025 event? Visit the #GSMCON® site or get more information here. Tickets are selling fast again! After 2024's event ticket sell-out, make sure to secure your spot today...

The Government Social Media professional association is served by a group of elected volunteer advisors representing six regions across the United States. Election results were recently announced for ...

We’re excited to announce the Government Social Media professional association is expanding internationally and is now offering memberships to government communicators in Canada!

The GSM professional...

Congratulations to the newest additions to the Government Social Media professional association Membership Council!

Following a nomination period and an extremely tight race in multiple regions, we'r...

What days should you keep in mind for your government social media content calendar? Here’s a helpful roundup of some of the observed days happening in September 2023 you might want to consider buildi...

Are you based in California and looking to get involved with your government social media community in a big way? Love the Government Social Media Conference and want to be part of it? We’re searching...

Reel-y up your short-form video game, fine tune your customer service strategy and much more with these socialgov-specific trainings happening in August 2023! 

These upcoming completely virtual gover...

The 2024 Government Social Media Conference is heading to Palm Springs, California for our 9th annual event! This is a special hybrid event — happening April 16-18, 2024 — where public sector communic...

What days should you keep in mind for your government social media content calendar? Here’s a helpful roundup of some of the observed days happening in August 2023 you might want to consider building ...

Contributed blog by Ariana Donley, Social Media Manager at Government Social Media

Beetlejuice, beetlejuice, beetlejuice! If you’re expecting a wild-haired man in a black and white pinstripe suit to ...

What days should you keep in mind for your government social media content calendar? Here’s a helpful roundup of some of the observed days happening in July 2023 you might want to consider building co...

Contributed blog by Angie Ramirez, Freelance Writer at Government Social Media

If you watched the Golden Post Awards at GSMCON2023 this year, you might remember me as the frazzled wide-eyed girl whos...

Contributed blog by Angie Ramirez, Freelance Writer at Government Social Media

When it comes to building a strong sense of community, representation matters. 

As government communicators, it’s our j...