The 2024 Government Social Media Conference is heading to Palm Springs, California for our 9th annual event! This is a special hybrid event — happening April 16-18, 2024 — where public sector communicators can get together in person at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa or virtually from wherever you are. 

Save the most by registering during our special...

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 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...

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

Beetlejuice, beetlejuice, beetlejuice! If you’re expecting a wild-haired man in a black and white pinstripe suit to appear, you’ll be waiting a while. When you see a reference to Beetlejuice on social media these days, it’s in reference to a real-life celebrity by the same name and his viral...

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 July 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...

Contributed blog by Angie Ramirez, Freelance Writer at Government Social Media

If you watched the Golden Post Awards at GSMCON2023 this year, you might remember me as the frazzled wide-eyed girl whose voice shook as she accepted the “Best Use of Social Media in an Emergency” award. The emotion you heard was raw and real because the truth is, this award meant a lot to me and my team....

Contributed blog by Angie Ramirez, Freelance Writer at Government Social Media

When it comes to building a strong sense of community, representation matters. 

As government communicators, it’s our job to keep our residents informed, engaged and connected. And, that means creating content that is accessible to all and reflective of our diverse communities.

Platforms like Facebook,...

Interested in learning more about using influencers at your agency from the FDA? Design best practices? Or, other topics specific to your field as a government social media professional?

Make sure to be part of these exciting socialgov-specific trainings happening in June 2023! These upcoming completely virtual government social media events are specific to public service communicators. Join...

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 June 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...

Contributed blog by Angie Ramirez, Freelance Writer at Government Social Media

Putting into words how impactful GSMCON2023 was for me is difficult to do. 

As a major government social media nerd, I knew that I’d have a blast at the conference. I was actually called “Leslie Knope” a few times, which is hands down the best compliment I could ever receive. 

But, what I...

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 May 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...