Join Free Network

Government Social Media Blog

We empower government professionals to achieve mastery in social media through conferences, online training and association membership.

Official GSMCON agenda now live! Plan your 2025 experience Mar 24, 2025

Don’t lose your chance to be part of the #GSMCON® 10th anniversary conference! After last year’s event ticket sell-out, make sure you secure your spot today. Register by March 31 to save the most duri...

Read more
April 2025 observance calendar roundup Mar 19, 2025

April showers bring... a fresh batch of observances to shape your government social media strategy!

Whether you’re crafting posts to spark engagement or just keeping an eye on key topics, this roundu...

Read more
Speaker spotlight: Navigating new platforms in government social media Mar 06, 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...

Read more
Abracadabra! Your new trends blog has arrived Mar 04, 2025

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

Staying on top of social media trends is a full-time job (on top of your actual job!). That’s why we’ve put together...

Read more
March 2025 observance calendar roundup Feb 25, 2025

March is packed with key observances that could impact your community—and your government social media strategy.

Whether you’re planning posts to actively join the conversation or simply staying mind...

Read more
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...

Read more
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...

Read more
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...

Read more
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...

Read more
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 ...

Read more
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,...

Read more
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...

Read more
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...

Read more
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...

Read more
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...

Read more
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...

Read more
ABOUT
CONTACT
GSMCHAT
SIGN UP FOR NEWS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
GOVERNMENT SOCIAL MEDIA LLC

Mailing Address:
9732 Pyramid Way #125, Sparks, NV 89441
1.888.803.9401

SAM.gov unique entity ID: QAKSREEREHR1
SBA-certified woman-owned small business. 

OUR TRUSTED BRANDS

Government Social Media

#GSMCON

Golden Post Awards