Government Social Media®

Get your content calendar ready for November! From Veterans Day to Thanksgiving, we've rounded up all the key observances to help you plan timely, engaging posts. Stay ahead of the game and keep your community informed all month long: https://lnkd.in/gwBNzCmH

Should you post a single image or a carousel on Instagram? Find out which format will help you crack the IG algorithm and why! Angela Ramirez of the GSM professional association Membership Council explains in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gQyMPsJh #SocialMediaManagement

It's that spooky time of year again! We’re giving away a GSM gift box to the winner of our 6th annual #GovHalloween Costume Contest 👻 To enter, post a photo (or short-form video!) of you or your team in costumes with the hashtag #GovHalloween on Instagram, X, Facebook or LinkedIn. You can also tag our Government Social Media account to enter! We're taking entries through Thursday, October 31 (Halloween!). Here are full contest details: https://lnkd.in/gtMKvFt6 We love to see your creative entries, and make sure to mention if anything is special or unique, especially if any part of it was handmade by you! Thank you for taking the time to share a little of your holiday with Team GSM! 🎃

Tickets for the 2025 Government Social Media Conference are selling fast! Secure your spot now for our 10th-anniversary event with access to unmatched training, networking, and more at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort® in May. Register by October 31 for a chance to win a free ticket to GSMCON2026: https://lnkd.in/gdWbDe4d #SocialMediaTraining #GSMCON2025

Creative block has a habit of striking at the worst times, right? It can be especially frustrating for you as a government social media pro — constantly balancing the need for informative, timely, and engaging content. As demand grows for more trendy, creative, and entertaining posts, it’s easy to feel the pressure! Join us for our next #GSMChat this Thursday, October 24, where we’ll share tips and strategies to get those creative juices flowing again! Hear from fellow communicators about how they manage creative roadblocks and what inspires them to think outside the box, even in high-pressure situations.    Whether it's a mental reset, using new tools, or looking to trends for inspiration, this chat is all about revitalizing your creativity. Don't miss the chance to recharge and walk away with fresh ideas for your social media campaigns! It's all happening in the free GSM Network: https://lnkd.in/g7vVdq7 #SocialMediaTraining 

Why all the hype about GSMCON2025? It's THE socialgov event of the year where learning, networking, and fun collide! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, the hybrid Government Social Media Conference has something for everyone. Join us in person or virtually in May 2025 and experience it for yourself: https://lnkd.in/gZFkETDW After selling out in 2024, you’ll want to secure your spot early. Save big with Early-Bird pricing! Plus, get your ticket by October 31 to be entered into our drawing for a free, in-person ticket for 2026. #GSMCON2025 #SocialMediaTraining

Get your ticket to the 2025 Government Social Media Conference this month for a chance to win a FREE in-person ticket to our 2026 event! If you already have your GSMCON2025 ticket, then you'll be automatically entered into the drawing too. We're giving away two free, in-person tickets to GSMCON2026. The winners will be announced during GSMCON2025 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort® in Florida from May 20-22, 2025. Free tickets must be used for 2026, but can be transferred to someone else. Get your 2025 ticket by October 31 to be automatically entered into the drawing: https://lnkd.in/gKHV7wZd #GSMCON2025 #SocialMediaTraining

FINAL HOURS: Speaker proposals are due today for the 2025 Government Social Media Conference. If you're interested in presenting a session at the largest social media conference for government, submit your proposal by 11:59 p.m. Pacific tonight, October 17. Selected speakers receive complimentary admission to GSMCON2025: https://lnkd.in/gzz5akzt #SocialMediaTraining #GSMCON2025

We know you're busy - leave the research on the latest social media news and features up to us! 🤓 GSM professional association Membership Council President Zack Seipert will join our Ariana Donley this Thursday for our next SocialGov Roundup webinar to get you caught up in under 30 minutes. SocialGov Roundup begins at 11 a.m. Pacific on Thursday, October 17. This is an exclusive webinar for members of the GSM professional association.: https://lnkd.in/gCK7_DbU #SocialMediaTraining