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Outgoing Membership Council - Thanks for Serving the Community!

Sep 01, 2022

The Government Social Media professional association is served by a group of elected volunteer advisors representing regions across the United States, and election results were just announced for the Northwest, Midwest and Northeast 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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Are you in Reno-Tahoe? Serve on GSMCON2023 Local Host Committee

Aug 30, 2022

Are you in Nevada or in California within 75 miles of Reno? 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 2023 Government Social Media Conference Local Host Committee where you’ll help get key agencies involved...

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September 2022 observance calendar roundup

Aug 29, 2022

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 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...

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Election results for GSM Membership Council are in!

Aug 26, 2022

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 majority vote.

  • Northwest region: Marie Tweedy
  • Midwest region: Katie Grant
  • Northeast region: Andrew Belanger

Learn more about each of...

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GSMCON2023 schedule: 26 sessions, Golden Post Awards & more

Aug 15, 2022

Session times, networking opportunities & more are outlined in our tentative 2023 Government Social Media Conference schedule, now live!

Because of social media’s growing role and impact in government, GSMCON is growing, too. Held both virtually and in-person in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada, we can’t wait to connect with government professionals at our venue, the Grand Sierra Resort, or...

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August association webinars: "Getting Social on Nextdoor" & "SocialGov Roundup"

Aug 09, 2022

One of the major perks of being part of the GSM professional association is getting access to monthly, member-only live webinars, and we have two happening in August 2022!

Being a member of the professional association unlocks a support system for government employees handling social media — including professional development tools, online resources, and a community network of your peers...

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Super early-bird discount ends soon! GSMCON2023 in Reno-Tahoe, NV

Aug 03, 2022

Are you planning to join social media network representatives, speakers and your fellow socialgov peers in person at the Government Social Media Conference happening in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada, May 2-4, 2023? Time is running out to get the best savings on your in-person ticket!

Super early-bird special pricing ends at 11:59 p.m. PT, this Friday, August 5, 2022, where you’ll save the most on...

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Stranger Things & socialgov? How pop culture trends boost accessibility awareness

Aug 02, 2022

Contributed blog by Ariana Donley, Web & Social Media Specialist at Government Social Media

Socialgovs are always encouraged to craft social media content with the goal of harnessing two-way communication. As you weigh all potential outcomes of the messaging you’d like to publish, it’s crucial not to overlook people with disabilities who engage with your content in unique ways....

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Hybrid GSMCON2023: In-person vs. virtual experiences

Jul 29, 2022

What will the hybrid 2023 Government Social Media Conference look like? All of us at Team GSM are hard at work behind-the-scenes planning a special hybrid event for both in-person and virtual attendees, making the 8th annual event the most accessible to all public communicators. 

GSMCON — the largest social media conference for government agencies — is happening May 2-4, 2023,...

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August 2022 observance calendar roundup

Jul 25, 2022

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 August 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...

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