SocialGov events March 2024: GSMChat & live webinar

Are you looking to achieve mastery in government social media? Get training and resources to help do your job best? Then, you’re in the right place!

Get involved with these virtual events coming up in March 2024 to not only get training to be most effective (and efficient!), but also get genuinely connected with your socialgov support system. Whether you become a member of the GSM professional association to join monthly webinars or collaborate together during GSMChat in the free GSM network, we encourage you to join in on these events created specifically for public service communicators.

Before we jump into events you can RSVP to today… Did you get your virtual ticket to the best training for government professionals like yourself? Join 1,000+ of your fellow socialgovs to hear from speakers like Humans of Public Service founder Brian Whittaker, Jon-Stephen Stansel, Crisis Ready Institute founder Melissa Agnes and over 40 industry leaders at GSMCON2024. Get your Virtual Ticket today!

Free GSM network & GSMChats

The free GSM network is where you’ll find a place where you can connect with government communicators (not held on a major social media platform!), and it’s only open to full/part-time employees of government and educational institutions.

A major benefit of joining the network is to participate in our bi-weekly Government Social Media Chats (GSMChat), happening every other Thursday since 2015. You’ll meet with government social media professionals to discuss and share ideas with each other on different topics in a text-only chat. Recaps are available for most chats, too! 

Register & RSVP to attend chats in the free GSM network.

10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 14, 2024: Finding Your Agency’s Social Media Voice
Establishing a voice and tone for your agency’s social media accounts can help take the guesswork out of content production and help your community more quickly identify your work. How do you find your voice if you don’t have one yet? And, what if you decide to change it later or to periodically incorporate trends?

Join us for GSMChat on Thursday, March 14, 2024, to share best strategies for developing and maintaining your government voice on social. Attend this chat in the free GSM network.

10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 28, 2024: Spam - What Are My Options as a SocialGov?
Are you seeing more spam lately on social media? In comments, DMs or even accounts, spam is seemingly everywhere, with some being convincing (and others not). As a SocialGov, you have a duty to uphold the First Amendment which protects free speech. That means the solution to suspected spam isn’t always clear. 

Join us for GSMChat on Thursday, March 28, 2024, to share best tips on how to identify and deal with spam plaguing your government accounts. RSVP now.

Live association webinar: SocialGov Roundup

Each month in the GSM professional association, members get access to at least one live webinar on the latest social media updates (with replays often available!). Each quarter members can also be part of Virtual Regional Meetups to genuinely connect with fellow members who may be right next door! 

Our association is one of the most economical memberships at only $79/year where members get online resources, access to regional groups, extras at GSMCON and more exciting perks. Complete the application form & start viewing the member-only content today!

11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET, Monday, March 18, 2024: SocialGov Roundup

The “SocialGov Roundup” live webinar series are quick, to-the-point trainings covering the latest features and news on major and emerging platforms – all from the perspective of how it's relevant to social media professionals in government. Meet with your co-hosts GSM Membership Council President Andrew Belanger and Team GSM's Ariana Donley to get the latest news (and how it affects you & your role) in under 30 minutes.

 RSVP & register to this member-only live webinar.

Bonus! Free downloads & other resources

Grab these free downloads and resources specific to socialgovs: 

• Browse the GSM blog! You’ll find helpful resources like a comprehensive image size guide for popular platforms, useful trends tips and more.
• Free 2024 observance calendar roundup download: Download a yearly calendar for some of the observances you might consider building content for — or be mindful of — for your government social media accounts.
• Want weekly tips & socialgov news sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter to get tips and be the first to know exciting updates on events.

Government Social Media empowers government professionals to achieve mastery in social media through conferences, online training, and professional association membership.

Best communicate with the public you serve and get connected with fellow socialgovs by registering for the 2024 Government Social Media Conference happening in Palm Springs, California or virtually from wherever you are! Join our free network for bi-weekly Government Social Media Chats or professional association for member-only webinars. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates on training, events and more.