Government Social Media Blog

We consistently hear how exceptional the quality of our sessions and speakers are—it’s one of the many attributes that sets Government Social Media Conference (GSMCON®) far apart from other conference...

Spooky season isn’t just for costumes and candy—it’s also packed with observances your agency can use to boost engagement. From serious awareness dates to lighthearted moments, October’s calendar give...

The Government Social Media Association is led by elected volunteer advisors representing six regions across the United States. Each year, we recognize the members whose terms come to an end, celebrat...

Contributed blog by Natasha Shahani, Content Specialist, and Ariana Donley, Social Media Manager, at Government Social Media®

Please note this is not legal advice. We encourage all socialgovs to cons...

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...

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...

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! 

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In our bi-weekly Government Social...

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,...

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,...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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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