Would reaching 10X as many stakeholders help you meet organizational goals? Do you know how to use everyday communications to attract more stakeholders? How can your communications engage stakeholders to take action – online or offline – to truly drive mission value for your organization? If these questions sound familiar, register to join your colleagues at our 2014 Digital Communications Tour in Raleigh, North Carolina. Hear from...

Would reaching 10X as many stakeholders help you meet organizational goals? Do you know how to use everyday communications to attract more stakeholders? How can your communications engage stakeholders to take action – online or offline – to truly drive mission value for your organization? If these questions sound familiar, register to join your colleagues at our 2014 Digital Communications Tour in Austin, Texas. Hear from private s...

Would reaching 10X as many stakeholders help you meet organizational goals? Do you know how to use everyday communications to attract more stakeholders? How can your communications engage stakeholders to take action – online or offline – to truly drive mission value for your organization? If these questions sound familiar, register to join your colleagues at our 2014 Digital Communications Tour, with the first stop in Oakland, Cali...

In an age of social media and a 24-hour news cycle, failing to pay attention to media relations can be a costly error. Even small town communities and the public officials that lead those communities must be prepared for potential high profile crisis situations and challenges, and the barrage of media coverage that will often ensue. The only way to survive is through strategic communications planning and preparation. This live webinar will hel...

Today’s government is looking to transform itself through modernization and innovation. At the heart of this transformation are the government employees, the citizens they serve, and their ability to affordably connect, share, and communicate securely from any location and on any device. Join us to hear about techniques and technologies that are fostering inter-agency and cross-agency cooperation and maximizing citizen engagement. *Trai...

The Intersection of Culture and Technology: A Roadmap to Citizen-Centric Government With advancements in technology and service delivery, government agencies are faced with the challenge to keep pace with rising expectations from the public to deliver the same level of service received in the private sector or better. Government agencies are facing with a cultural shift that shapes a new citizen engagement strategy involving technology, policy...

SMi present the 3rd Annual Conference...Social Media Within the Military and Defence Sector20 - 21 November 2013 | The Marriott Hotel, Regents Park, London UK This informative event will draw from expert opinions, showcase the latest technology and inform attendees of new platforms and how to use them to an advantage from a military and defence perspective. The third installment in the sell-out Social Media series, will explore social media us...

About the NAGC Communications School The Communications School is the only event of its kind that provides invaluable networking opportunities and practical educational sessions to help government communicators increase their skills. The coveted NAGC Government Communicator of the Year Award is presented during the Communications School and honors an individual who has brought forth government's message with a high standard of professionalism...

Objectives »» Learn how to identify different types of crises and the specific challenges they present »» Understand how to develop and implement a crisis communications plan »» Know what it takes to be an effective spokesperson for your organization Description Institutional reputations take years to build – and can be undone in minutes if leaders are not prepared to manage crises. This workshop uses...

Objectives »» Identify legal issues associated with using social media to gather information »» Establish how an employer can effectively design and implement a written social media policy Description Social media is the source of all information. For a governmental employer it is a double-edged sword. On one side, it provides municipal employers with a wealth of information about prospective and current employees. On t...