SocialGov virtual events in May 2024
An important part of your government social media role is to always stay on top of the curve with the newest trends, best practices & learning.
In May 2024, you won’t want to miss these opportunities to virtually get together with fellow socialgovs happening in the free GSM network & GSM professional association! Get ready to discuss topics like transforming your social media customer service and short-form video tactics and get connected with fellow professionals across the U.S. & Canada.
Get involved today with these upcoming virtual events to help you achieve mastery in government social media:
Free GSM network & GSMChats
The free GSM network is where you’ll find a place where you can connect with government communicators (not held on a major social media platform!), and it’s only open to full/part-time employees of government and educational institutions.
A major benefit of joining the network is to participate in our bi-weekly Government Social Media Chats (GSMChat), happening every other Thursday since 2015. You’ll meet with government social media professionals to discuss and share ideas with each other on different topics in a text-only chat. Recaps are available for most chats, too!
Register & RSVP to attend chats in the free GSM network.
10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, Thursday, May 9, 2024: Critics to Fans - Transforming Social Media Customer Service
Providing good customer service is a social media best practice and comes with its own unique challenges. Sometimes you just can’t please everyone! But, as a socialgov, you have an opportunity to build lasting trust with your community with how you respond. How can you create fans and uphold your agency’s reputation while responding online?
Join us for GSMChat on Thursday, May 9, 2024, to discuss winning strategies for handling negative comments, DMs and more to turn difficult interactions into positive wins. Attend this chat in the free GSM network.
10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, Thursday, May 23, 2024: Stop the Scroll! Short-Form Video Strategies
Short-form video has become so popular on social media that it’s a go-to recommendation for expanding your reach and boosting engagement. While these videos may only take a few seconds to watch, they can take much longer to create if you don’t know where to start or what works best for each platform.
Join us for GSMChat on Thursday, May 23, 2024, to unpack strategies that will help your videos stand out and stop the scroll. RSVP now.
Live association webinar: SocialGov Roundup
Each month in the GSM professional association, members get access to at least one live webinar on the latest social media updates (with replays often available!). Each quarter members can also be part of Virtual Regional Meetups to genuinely connect with fellow members who may be right next door!
Our association is one of the most economical memberships where members get online resources, access to regional groups, extras at GSMCON and more exciting perks. Complete the application form & start viewing the member-only content today!
11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET, Tuesday, May 21, 2024: SocialGov Roundup
Stay up-to-date on the latest socialgov news! The “SocialGov Roundup” live webinar series are quick, to-the-point trainings covering the latest features and news on major and emerging platforms – all from the perspective of how it's relevant to social media professionals in government. This month, meet with your co-hosts GSM Membership Council representative Katie Grant and Team GSM's Ariana Donley to get the latest news and how it affects you & your role in under 30 minutes.
RSVP & register to this member-only live webinar.
June 2024: Virtual Regional Meetups
Another major member-only perk with joining the GSM professional association is getting a chance to virtually meet with your region every quarter! Your council representative leads an interactive Zoom meeting where you can turn your mic/camera on and share wins, discuss challenges in your role, talk about regional-specific socialgov-related topics and so much more. Meetups are not recorded.
Our next round of Virtual Regional Meetups will be in June! Join today to be part of the June Meetups.
Even more downloads & other resources
Grab these free downloads and resources specific to socialgovs:
- Browse the GSM blog! You’ll find helpful resources like a GSMCON recap, how to master your Instagram growth, comprehensive image size guide for popular platforms and more.
- Free 2024 observance calendar roundup download: Download a yearly calendar for some of the observances you might consider building content for — or be mindful of — for your government social media accounts.
- Want weekly tips & socialgov news sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter to get tips and be the first to know exciting updates on events.
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