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Insider tips to make your Golden Post Awards entry stand out Feb 18, 2025

Contributed by Frances La Rue, Awards Committee Co-Chair & Southwest Council Representative, and Angela Ramirez, Awards Committee Co-Chair & Midwest Council Representative

The 2025 Golden Post Awards...

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Enter the 2025 Golden Post Awards! Showcasing your agency’s social media excellence Jan 31, 2025

Tickets are selling fast for GSMCON2025! After 2024’s event ticket sell-out, make sure you secure your spot today. Register during Regular Registration to save the most and guarantee your place at the...

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February 2025 observance calendar roundup Jan 27, 2025

What observances should be on your radar this month for your government social media strategy?
We’ve rounded up key days happening in February 2025 to help inspire content ideas or remind you of topics...

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Speaker spotlight: AI’s impact on government communication Jan 23, 2025

Tickets are selling fast for GSMCON2025! After 2024’s event ticket sell-out, make sure you secure your spot today. Register during Regular Registration to save the most and guarantee your place at the...

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SocialGov guide: 2025 short-form video Jan 09, 2025

It’s a new year and short-form video continues to dominate on social media. This popular video format is often linked with shorter attention spans, so use these links to jump ahead to recommendations ...

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Level up in 2025: Best free & low-cost certifications for social media managers Jan 07, 2025

Contributed blog by Angie Ramirez, Freelance Writer at Government Social Media®

It’s 2025, and this year is all about you! Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge, upskill, build your resume,...

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SocialGov guide: 2025 social media image sizes Dec 20, 2024

Getting your social media image sizes right matters for your government accounts. We've gathered the latest updates and best practices to ensure your visuals shine across the most popular platforms in...

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5 simple strategies to make your content more accessible Dec 04, 2024

Contributed blog by Angie Ramirez, Freelance Writer at Government Social Media®

As government social media managers, we have a responsibility to ensure everyone in our communities can access the vita...

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December 2024 observance calendar roundup Nov 25, 2024

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 December 2024 you might want to consider buildin...

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Initial GSMCON speakers & sessions! Save during Regular Registration Nov 22, 2024

Tickets are selling fast for GSMCON2025! After 2024’s event ticket sell-out, make sure you secure your spot today. If you missed registering during our Early-Bird sale, you can still get your ticket a...

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Cracking the Instagram algorithm: Single photo vs. carousel posts Oct 24, 2024

Contributed blog by Angie Ramirez, Freelance Writer at Government Social Media®

Let’s face it: Mastering Instagram isn’t just about slapping up a post every day and calling it a victory. If you reall...

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November 2024 observance calendar roundup Oct 24, 2024

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 2024 you might want to consider buildin...

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#GSMCON® tickets going fast – don’t miss your spot! Oct 23, 2024

Tickets are selling fast for GSMCON2025! After 2024’s event ticket sell-out, make sure you secure your spot today. Register during our Early-Bird sale to save the most and guarantee your place at the ...

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Yes, we’re using subtle foreshadowing to tell you a new trends blog just dropped Oct 22, 2024

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

Making mistakes is part of being human, but finding the humor in those fails can help you cope with the embarrassmen...

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What is GSMCON2025? The premier social media conference for government Oct 21, 2024

Tickets are selling fast for GSMCON2025! After 2024’s event ticket sell-out, make sure you secure your spot today. Get your ticket now during our Regular Registration sale to save the most and guarant...

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SocialGov self-care: Prioritizing your well-being this World Mental Health Day Oct 09, 2024

Contributed blog by Angie Ramirez, Freelance Writer at Government Social Media®

Let’s be honest: being a government social media professional is a uniquely challenging role that not everyone understa...

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