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

Managing government social media accounts can be a challenge on any given day, but election season can bring an entirely different level of chaos. 

With political memes, heated debates, and comment wars taking over, it's essential for government social media managers to be prepared. As we approach Election...

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 October 2024 you might want to consider building content for — or be mindful of — for your government social media accounts.

We put together a free, downloadable resource of observed days for all of 2024! Download our 2024...

The Government Social Media professional association is served by a group of elected volunteer advisors representing six regions across the United States. Election results were recently announced for the Northwest, Midwest and Northeast regions.

Contributed by Kristy Dalton, GSM founder and executive director of the professional association

The time has come yet again to bid farewell to three...

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

Welcome back to another App Battle! This time, we’re diving into the world of captioning apps.

Captions have become more than just ‘nice-to-have’—they’re essential for accessibility and engagement. With about half of Americans watching videos with subtitles turned on most of...

Congratulations to the newest additions to the Government Social Media professional association Membership Council!

Following a self-nomination period, a week of voting, and a tight race, we're thrilled to introduce you to the candidates who received the majority vote in their respective regions:

• Northwest Region: Laurel McJannet, Strategist - External Communications, Community Transit
• Midwest...

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 2024 you might want to consider building content for — or be mindful of — for your government social media accounts.

Not too late to download: We put together a free, downloadable resource of observed days for all of...

Calling all Florida-based government social media pros! Looking to get involved with your greater socialgov community in a big way? Love the Government Social Media Conference and want to be part of it?

We’re searching for socialgovs like you to serve on the 2025 Government Social Media Conference Local Host Committee!

Applications for the GSMCON2025 Local Host Committee (LHC) are now...

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

Ah, the Olympics—a time of patriotism, awe-inspiring athleticism, and, of course, Snoop Dogg memes. As the 2024 Paris Olympics wrap up, we can’t let the moment pass without giving a standing ovation to some of the true champions: those behind the keyboards in the government social media community.

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

Multiple trends have come and gone before the release of the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI – hence, the title of this blog signaling that we got another trends blog before GTA 6 (here’s a quick explainer). Recently, this phrase has once again resurged as a popular comment trend,...

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 2024 you might want to consider building content for — or be mindful of — for your government social media accounts.

ICYMI, we put together a free, downloadable resource of observed days for all of 2024! Download our...