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Upcoming association webinars: Timesaving tips & latest socialgov news

Nov 10, 2022

One of the major perks of being part of the GSM professional association is getting access to monthly, member-only live webinars, specific to the socialgov field. Check out the latest live webinars happening in November & December 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 —for only $79/year. You’ll join in on live webinars, and we have most webinar replays available to rewatch at any time. Learn more about the professional association and how to join! If you’re already one of our hundreds of professional association members, just head to your secret events tab to RSVP and register. You must be a member to attend webinars live or watch the replays.

November 16: SocialGov Roundup

What’s the latest need-to-know news specifically for government social media professionals? Each month Team GSM’s Ariana Donley and a member of the GSM Membership Council (in November it’s Council President Kristen Waggener!) get together to bring you the latest features and news on major and emerging platforms, all from the perspective of how it’s relevant to your role. And, all of this happens in less than 30 minutes! 

RSVP & register in the professional association event to join live at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

December 1: Timesaving & Automation Tips to Survive the Holidays as a #SocialGov

We’re pleased to welcome Richard Yeakley, Public Information Officer for the City of Longview, Texas, to the association as a guest webinar host!

It's the most wonderful time of the year? Yeah, right! With year-end deadlines and co-workers on vacation, it's hard for a #SocialGov to keep producing regular, quality content. Let's work on truly unplugging during time with friends and family this year! In this webinar, City of Longview, TX, Public Information Officer Richard Yeakley breaks down tips and tricks to automate your workflow and reclaim your holidays.

RSVP & register in the professional association event to join live at 9 a.m. PT / Noon ET Thursday, December 1, 2022.

Can’t join live?

Replays of both webinars will be made available to all professional association members after airing live!

As a member, you’ll also get access to past webinar replays including:

  • “Getting Started with Podcasting,” hosted by CitizenRacecar’s Principal and Creative Director, David Hoffman
  • “Top 6 Canva Tricks,” hosted by Anndrea Harris, City of Wichita Falls, TX
  • “LinkedIn for Government: Attracting Top Talent,” hosted by LinkedIn’s Senior Account Executive Matt Ross
  • And, many, many more!

We’ll see you in the association!


Best communicate with the public you serve and get connected with fellow socialgovs by registering for the 2023 Government Social Media Conference happening in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada! Join our free network for bi-weekly Government Social Media Chats or professional association for member-only webinars. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates on training, events and more.

We support the largest network of government social media professionals in the U.S. by guiding government agencies through complex social media issues. Government Social Media helps you successfully communicate with the public you serve, protect your agency and keep public trust while finding your support community.

Government Social MediaĀ® empowers government professionals to achieve mastery in social media through conferences, online training, and association membership. Best communicate with the public you serve and get connected with fellow socialgovs by registering for the 2025 Government Social Media Conference happening in the Orlando-area and virtually from wherever you are! Join the free GSM Network for text-only chats on socialgov topics or access the Government Social Media Association (GSMA) for regional virtual meetups and educational webinars.

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