Contributed blog by Ariana Donley, Web & Social Media Specialist at Government Social Media

Social media trends come and go, often with few clues about their origins or any obvious reason behind their success with social network algorithms. If you’re a government social media professional with various tasks competing for your attention and little resources, it can be tough to stay on...

The Government Social Media Conference is the largest social media conference for government, where attendees from across the U.S. and around the world can expect a unique experience not found anywhere else.

Since 2015, GSMCON has been filled with helpful people, best practices, opportunities to connect and much more, and has brought those who work at government agencies,...

Where else could you find axe throwing and the largest social media conference for government agencies? Only at the Grand Sierra Resort for the 2023 Government Social Media Conference!

Happening May 2-4, 2023, GSMCON2023 will be held both virtually online and in person at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, with a networking night at Lake Tahoe. Attendees get 2.5 days geared towards...

The Government Social Media professional association is served by a group of elected volunteer advisors representing regions across the United States, and election results were just announced for the Northwest, Midwest and Northeast regions.

Contributed by Kristy Dalton, GSM founder and executive director of the professional association. 

As the terms of three regional representatives of...

Are you in Nevada or in California within 75 miles of Reno? 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 for you!

You’re invited to apply for the 2023 Government Social Media Conference Local Host Committee where you’ll help get key agencies involved...

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 you might want to build content for — or be mindful of — for your government social media accounts. 

We also put together a free, downloadable resource of observed days for 2022! Download our 2022 Observance...

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're thrilled to introduce you to the candidates who received the majority vote.

• Northwest region: Marie Tweedy
• Midwest region: Katie Grant
• Northeast region: Andrew Belanger

Learn more about each of...

Session times, networking opportunities & more are outlined in our tentative 2023 Government Social Media Conference schedule, now live!

Because of social media’s growing role and impact in government, GSMCON is growing, too. Held both virtually and in-person in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada, we can’t wait to connect with government professionals at our venue, the Grand Sierra Resort, or...

One of the major perks of being part of the GSM professional association is getting access to monthly, member-only live webinars, and we have two happening in August 2022!

Being a member of the professional association unlocks a support system for government employees handling social media — including professional development tools, online resources, and a community network of your peers...

Are you planning to join social media network representatives, speakers and your fellow socialgov peers in person at the Government Social Media Conference happening in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada, May 2-4, 2023? Time is running out to get the best savings on your in-person ticket!

Super early-bird special pricing ends at 11:59 p.m. PT, this Friday, August 5, 2022, where you’ll save the most on...