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.

Not only is it crucial to help you be the most efficient and effective socialgov, but also is the best way to build your support network of fellow professionals. This powerful...

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 stressors, worldwide issues, crises in your community — you’ve witnessed it all firsthand. But, you’ve never stopped diligently communicating, even while handling your own frustrations,...

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 felt as though their positive agency news did not receive the airtime they believed it deserved.

Social media can help government agencies tell their own stories —  while being transparent...

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 social media conference for government agencies.

What we hear from attendees time and time again is the caliber of sessions and the expertise of the speakers — which makes GSMCON stand...

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 GSMCON2023 in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada an even greater experience. With their networks and commitment, the event’s impact will be greater not only in the Silver State but also across the country.

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The newly elected president & vice president officially took their roles on the Government Social Media professional association Membership Council. Congratulations to Council President Kristen Waggener and Council Vice President Katie Grant!

The Membership Council is a body of elected volunteers who support the strategic direction of the Government Social Media professional association,...

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 out! Below you’ll find questions like how to submit your proposal, what topic ideas would be a great fit for the conference, tips on getting selected and more.

Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m....

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 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...

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 Natural Resources Jessie Brown to talk about creating resilience, advocating for your wellbeing and much more. We’ll get together live in, “Taking Care of YOU: SocialGov Wellbeing on...

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 largest social media conference for government agencies. Hybrid GSMCON2023 will be held in-person in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada, May 2-4, 2023, with both in-person and virtual tickets available.

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