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West region runoff election results are in - congrats! Sep 08, 2025

All results are now in for the Government Social Media Association Council!

After an initial tie in the West region, we held an exciting runoff election where members in California, Hawaii, Nevada an...

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In case of an emergency: Learn from Thomas Rush Sep 05, 2025

A once in a decade windstorm in late November 2024 caused widespread damage throughout Issaquah, WA. The bomb cyclone left thousands of people without power for days, caused road closures throughout t...

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Fall into these September socialgov events Sep 03, 2025

Welcome to the “-ber” months! The change of seasons comes with opportunities for new skills. Fall into these events to learn and connect all month long! 

#GSMChats

In our bi-weekly Government Social...

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Congrats! GSMA Council votes are in Aug 29, 2025

Congratulations and welcome to the newest members of the Government Social Media Association Council:

  • Southeast Region: Anthea Thomas, City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Southwest Region: Holley Mangham,...
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September 2025 observance calendar roundup Aug 27, 2025

September is a great time to reset and refocus—and your content calendar is no exception. From awareness campaigns to lighthearted observances, this month’s roundup is full of opportunities to inform,...

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SocialGov SEO: 3 ways to get started today Aug 18, 2025

Contributed blog by Natasha Shahani, Content Specialist at Government Social Media®

Search engine optimization (SEO) isn’t just for websites anymore.

With social networks allowing search engines to ...

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Get to know our 2025 Social Media Professional of the Year Aug 07, 2025

She turned a reel about mussels into 15,000 views—and it’s just one reason she’s a socialgov star.

Meet Jameil Weldon, the Social Media Manager for Mecklenburg County, NC and the Golden Post Awards...

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August socialgov events: Low lifts for engagement Aug 06, 2025

End the summer with discussions that will give you the hacks, tools and latest updates to make your life as a socialgov easier! These events are all available for FREE to give you what you need to suc...

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August 2025 observance calendar roundup Jul 28, 2025

August might be the last full month of summer, but that doesn’t mean your content can’t still sizzle.

This month offers a mix of powerful observances and lighthearted holidays to help you connect wit...

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July socialgov events: Chats, training & more Jun 25, 2025

Can you believe we are halfway through 2025? Now’s the perfect time to recharge your strategy and refocus your energy for the second half of the year.

Get energized and empowered for the second half ...

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July 2025 observance calendar roundup Jun 24, 2025

Summer is in full swing, and so are opportunities to create timely, engaging posts that connect with your community. From meaningful observances to fun social holidays, July’s lineup is packed with wa...

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See you in NOLA for GSMCON2026! Early-Bird discount happening now Jun 17, 2025

Bookmark this page for updates! This post will be your one-stop resource for all things GSMCON2026—from speaker reveals and agenda updates to behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and insider details.

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Welcome to socialgov! Resources to get started Jun 17, 2025

Welcome to government social media! Whether you’re new to government, dipping your toes into social media for your agency, or starting your journey in both, we’re excited to have you join our communit...

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Plain language 101: Tips to improve your government social posts Jun 10, 2025

Contributed blog by Natasha Shahani, Content Specialist at Government Social Media®

“No one has ever complained that a text was too easy to understand.” - Hoa Loranger 

In government social media, w...

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Introducing our summer 2025 Masterclass: Advanced content strategies Jun 09, 2025

You’re already doing great work. We’re here to help make it unstoppable.

For socialgovs who are ready to go beyond the basics, we’re bringing back our highly rated Masterclass! This July, get ready f...

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Heat up your social media plan with these June 2025 socialgov events May 29, 2025

Contributed blog by Natasha Shahani, Content Specialist at Government Social Media

Things are heating up and our GSMCON attendees are coming in hot with ideas, tips and tricks they want to share with...

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