In-person tickets for the 2024 Government Social Media Conference are expected to sell out! The enthusiasm and support from the socialgov community have made this exciting milestone possible, and we can’t thank you enough.

We’re anticipating in-person ticket sales for GSMCON2024 will hit capacity before our original plan to close registration in early April 2024. There’s an...

Looking for the latest government social media training? Want to meet fellow professionals who work in the same niche field as you do? You’ve come to the right blog!

We have great virtual events coming up in October 2023 that can get you training to do your job best while also getting you connected with your socialgov support system. Whether you become a member of the GSM professional...

The Call for Speakers for the 2024 Government Social Media Conference is officially open! 

Learn more and submit your proposal by 11:59 p.m. PT Wednesday, October 25, 2023, to share your expertise at the largest social media conference for government agencies. Hybrid GSMCON2024 will be held in-person in Palm Springs, California, April 16-18, 2024, with both in-person and virtual tickets...

Contributed blog by Sawyer Johnson, Communications and Outreach Analyst for the City of Grand Rapids, MI Parks and Recreation Department

A growing number of government agencies are leaning into humor and relatable online personalities as part of their social media strategy. From nationwide pages with millions of followers like the National Park Service to hyper-specific pages like the Northeast...

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 June 2023 you might want to consider building content for — or be mindful of — for your government social media accounts. 

We also put together a free, downloadable resource of observed days for 2023! Download our 2023...

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 May 2023 you might want to consider building content for — or be mindful of — for your government social media accounts. 

We also put together a free, downloadable resource of observed days for 2023! Download our 2023...

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

If your FYP is anything like mine, capybaras and Pedro Pascal may have taken over your social media news feeds for an unusual amount of time; however, those weren’t the only trends that have dominated the online social scene lately. Let’s get caught up together! 

Note: This blog is part of a...

Don’t wait a moment longer to get your ticket to the premier social media event for government agencies! Tickets for the 2023 Government Social Media Conference close after April 21, 2023 (or sold out) for in-person tickets and April 27, 2023 for virtual tickets. Here’s how to get your ticket now.

What is GSMCON2023? It’s the best learning and networking experience...

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

Video is a powerful storytelling tool and one of the most-consumed forms of content online. Since the launch of Snapchat in 2011 and Vine in 2013, the way we watch videos has drastically changed. While videos used to be made for TV and PCs, they're now being watched on mobile devices, on the go. 

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GSMCON2023 is happening May 2-4, 2023 both online and in person in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada. Register now before the deadline to purchase tickets closes!

What’s the latest news from Meta that affects government social media professionals? 

At the 2023 Government Social Media Conference, in-person attendees and virtual participants will hear directly from Carlin Daharsh, External Affairs...