Government Social Media Blog

One of the major perks of being part of the GSM professional association is getting access to monthly, member-only live webinars, specific to the socialgov field. Check out the latest live webinars ha...

Elevate your participation in the 2023 Government Social Media Conference by adding on one or more pre-conference workshops or be part of the new VIP ticket experience!

Workshops are hosted by experi...

Building your network of fellow government social media professionals is a major piece of the socialgov puzzle.

They’re the support system you can rely on, ask questions to, bounce ideas off of, solv...

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 November you might want to build content for — o...

Whether you’re new to government social media (welcome!) or you’re a seasoned socialgov pro, keeping up-to-date with the latest training and resources specific to your niche field is always important....

The past few years have been hard, and government social media professionals like you have been on the frontlines of it all.

The daily difficulties you face handling social media, compounding stresso...

Contributed blog by Ariana Donley, Social Media Manager at Government Social Media

As a former broadcast journalist, I often had sources from various government agencies over the years tell me they f...

The Call for Speakers for the 2023 Government Social Media Conference is open through 11:59 p.m. PT Friday, October 7, 2022! GSMCON2023 will be in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada, May 2-4, 2023, and is the largest...

We’re pleased to introduce the 2023 Government Social Media Conference Local Host Committee!

This group of public sector professionals are donating their time and expertise to help make hybrid GSMCON...

The newly elected president & vice president officially took their roles on the Government Social Media professional association Membership Council. Congratulations to Council President Kristen Waggen...

Thinking of submitting your proposal to be a speaker at the 2023 Government Social Media Conference but have a few questions first?

We put together a list of helpful FAQs to help your proposal stand ...

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 October you might want to build content for — or...

Taking care of yourself is crucial in a field like government social media. But, where do you even start?

Meet with social self-care advocate and social media specialist for the Iowa Department of Na...

The Call for Speakers for the 2023 Government Social Media Conference is officially open! Learn more and submit your proposal by 11:59 p.m. PT Friday, October 7, 2022, to share your expertise at the l...

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 thei...

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 anywher...