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GSMCON2024: Add-on workshops now available

Sep 29, 2023

Elevate your participation in the 2024 Government Social Media Conference by adding on one or more pre-conference workshops or be part of our returning VIP Ticket experience!

Workshops are hosted by experienced industry professionals, where we’re delving into some of your most requested topics — including Instagram Reels, advanced issues on copyright, fair use and AI on social media...

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October 2023 observance calendar roundup

Sep 27, 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 October 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...

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Hybrid GSMCON2024: In-person vs. virtual experiences

Sep 13, 2023

This blog has been updated (Dec. 18, 2023) to include information on Regular Registration for GSMCON2024.

Are you wondering what the hybrid 2024 Government Social Media Conference looks like? Not sure which ticket is best for you? Let’s take a look at the in-person vs. virtual experiences and how you can make the experience exactly what you need to succeed!

GSMCONthe largest...

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Using humor in government social media: 5 tips to dip your toes in safely

Sep 12, 2023

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...

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What is GSMCON2024? The largest social media conference for government!

Sep 07, 2023

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 anywhere else.

For GSMCON2024, we’re excited to bring the event to Palm Springs, California for the first time! Happening April 16-18, 2024, we’re expecting an unforgettable event held in...

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Outgoing council: Thanks for serving!

Sep 05, 2023

The Government Social Media professional association is served by a group of elected volunteer advisors representing six regions across the United States. Election results were recently announced for the Southeast, Southwest and West regions.

Contributed by Kristy Dalton, GSM founder and executive director of the professional association. 

As the terms of three regional representatives of...

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Canada - Welcome to our professional association!

Sep 01, 2023

We’re excited to announce the Government Social Media professional association is expanding internationally and is now offering memberships to government communicators in Canada!

The GSM professional association is the first organization specifically for public sector social media professionals, founded in 2015 for U.S.-based government agencies, and is now welcoming professionals...

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Council election results are in! Meet the GSM Membership Council

Aug 29, 2023

Congratulations to the newest additions to the Government Social Media professional association Membership Council!

Following a nomination period and an extremely tight race in multiple regions, we're thrilled to introduce you to the candidates who received the most votes in each region:

  • Southeast: Mikayla Moskov
  • Southwest: Frances La Rue
  • West: Zack Seipert

Learn more about each of the newly...

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September 2023 observance calendar roundup

Aug 25, 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 September 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...

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Work in California? Serve on GSMCON2024 Local Host Committee

Aug 23, 2023

Are you based in California and looking to get involved with your government social media community in a big way? Love the Government Social Media Conference and want to be part of it? We’re searching for you!

You’re invited to apply for the 2024 Government Social Media Conference Local Host Committee where you’ll help get key agencies involved while making the event...

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