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...

GSMCON2023 is happening May 2-4, 2023 both online and in person in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada. Register now before our extended regular registration discount ends after Friday, March 24, 2023!

Government social media professionals know it’s crucial to truly connect with your audiences and the people in your community. But, what’s the key to increasing followers and continually connecting...

Regular registration for the 2023 Government Social Media Conference is extended by one week! This is your last chance to save the most on your GSMCON2023 ticket before prices increase. Get your ticket by 11:59 p.m. PT Friday, March 24, 2023 to get your regular registration discount.

We can’t wait to meet in-person attendees and virtual participants for GSMCON2023, the premier social...

We’re excited to announce a new representative is joining the Government Social Media professional association Membership Council!

Following a nomination period, Mamiko Carroll, with the Hawai’i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, was selected to fill an open vacancy for the West region of the Council. Her appointment will run through the remainder of the term (August...

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 March 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 Angie Ramirez, Freelance Writer at Government Social Media

As crazy as it sounds, this blog post is 100% NOT sponsored.

As a government social media professional myself — who is constantly running out of time and who wears many…many… hats — I’ve become somewhat of an expert in working smarter, not harder. 

Setting SMART goals (and staying...

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

You may be able to buy yourself flowers, but as a government social media professional you should also know what’s trending on social media and how to look for it. If you read that and thought “that’s an odd way to start a blog,” then this blog on current trends is perfect for you. 

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Mark your calendars! There are exciting socialgov-specific webinars and chats coming up in February 2023 you won’t want to miss.

These upcoming completely virtual government social media events are specific to public service communicators like you! Join live from wherever you are to collaborate together during GSMChat in the free GSM network or join the economical GSM professional...

There are so many talented public service communicators working in government social media. Get recognized for the incredible work you do by self-nominating for this year’s Golden Post Awards!

There is zero cost for government agencies to submit up to three entries. To be considered for the Awards, please submit your entry by 11:59 p.m. PT on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. 

How to enter

Whether it’s part of your role or your full-time job, we understand that social media — and especially, social media in the government space — is challenging. You face unique frustrations other social media managers might not quite understand while also handling many other duties, responding to difficult comment moderations and so much more.

What you do isn’t easy at...