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July 2022 observance calendar roundup

Jun 23, 2022

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 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 Calendar...

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‘Top 6 Canva Tricks’ webinar coming to GSM professional association

Jun 02, 2022

Are you using Canva to its full potential? Or, are you looking to incorporate Canva’s tools into your agency’s social media?

Happening in the GSM professional association at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET Tuesday, June 28, 2022, join Anndrea Harris, with the City of Wichita Falls, TX, for the top six hacks that'll help you use Canva like a pro. She’s covering the top tips and tricks...

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URL shortener services for government social media

May 31, 2022

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

The U.S. General Services Administration recently announced its free and popular URL shortening service go.USA.gov will sunset on September 18, 2022.

While the announcement of the service ending saddened many government social media professionals and prompted a discussion in the ...

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June 2022 observance calendar roundup

May 23, 2022

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 June 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 Calendar...

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3 ways to spruce up your agency’s social media

May 18, 2022

Contributed blog by Sarah Rihaly, Content Manager at Government Social Media

Tired of the same type of posts on your agency’s social media accounts? Whether it’s creative block, trouble getting approval for a new project or other potential roadblocks you face as a government social media professional, we have a quick list of ideas on how to spruce up your agency’s social media...

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Guide: Prepping your agency’s social media for crisis

May 11, 2022

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

As a government social media professional, sharing life-saving safety information to help your community prepare for Mother Nature’s catastrophic events is, well, second nature. 

National Hurricane Preparedness Week was the first full week of May and National Wildfire...

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May 2022 observance calendar roundup

Apr 27, 2022

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 May 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 Calendar...

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How Elon Musk’s Twitter could affect government social media

Apr 26, 2022

Contributed blog by Sarah Rihaly, Content Manager at Government Social Media 

What could Elon Musk’s Twitter look like to government social media professionals?

It’s officially in motion: Elon Musk is set to buy Twitter. According to The New York Times, Elon Musk was nearing a deal to buy Twitter after the social media network’s board met Sunday to consider Musk’s....

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Resource template: Social media terms & conditions

Apr 20, 2022

What should socialgovs consider including in their social media terms and conditions?

At the 2022 Government Social Media Conference, keynote speaker and crisis communications expert Mark Weaver revealed a free resource template for government social media professionals to download. Communications Counsel, a national communications consulting firm based in Ohio and founded by Mark Weaver,...

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Congrats! 2022 Golden Post Awards winners named

Apr 06, 2022

Congratulations to the 2022 Golden Post Awards winners!

We’re proud of all finalists & entrants who submitted their agency’s best work, and especially excited to announce the winners of 15 awards honoring outstanding use of social media by government agencies in the United States. View the winners and congratulate your peers by using the hashtag #GoldenPostAwards!

Winners were...

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