We’re live at the IAP2 2018 PI Works Conference in Portland! Over the next two days, we’re digging deep into public engagement tips, tactics and success stories, courtesy of the good folks from IAP2’s Cascade Chapter. Follow along as we share what we’re learning about how to remove barriers, increase participation and build a more … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Francie Palmer writes how the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California uses analytics in their communications. Francie Palmer was recognized by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) as the state’s 2017 Communicator of the Year. Currently, … Continued
Right Now with Mario Smith (LinkedIn/Twitter) What I’m reading: Job Postings on ELGL What I’m watching: I’m watching my favorite childhood cartoons and having a good laugh with my wife as she makes fun of me for singing along with the characters, specifically Ariel the Little Mermaid. GO ON AN… kiss de girllllll… What I’m listening … Continued
Ask Me! Communication Conversations with Claire is a new recurring blog series with Claire Bouchard, a seasoned local government communications professional located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Send your local government communications questions to Claire via email and she’ll answer in a future blog post. Question: Should city officials respond to others’ social media pages if info is inaccurate? Whoa! … Continued
Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I’m reading: The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies What I’m watching: the trees, from a hammock What I’m listening to: the sweet sounds rolling banjos and mandolins at the 45th annual Festival of the Bluegrass (related ELGL article, believe it or not) Well, … Continued
This post is by ELGL member Julie Tappendorf. Reprinted with permission. Last summer, we reported on the federal lawsuit filed against President Trump by individuals who had been blocked from the President’s @realDonaldTrump Twitter account. You can read our post here. Last week, the federal district court issued a ruling in this case declaring that the blocking … Continued
The University of Oregon’s School of PPPM Local Government Social Media Awards (LGSMA) are showcasing the best of public sector social media. The awards are part of a graduate student project in the School of Planning, Public Policy and Management at the University of Oregon—in the course PPPM 633: Public Management. The students use the awards … Continued
Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I’m reading: The Truthful Art: Data, Charts, and Maps for Communication by Alberto Cairo What I’m watching: I recently stumbled upon Doug DeMuro and his car review channel on YouTube and I’m not a car guy at all, but the joy he conveys in doing what he loves is just … Continued
Jennifer Davies is the Public Information Officer/Social Media Manager for the City of Las Vegas, Nevada. She won the Traeger Award in 2016 and 2017. Her article – We Want Our Own Facebook Page! – was one of the top 10 most viewed articles on ELGL.org in 2017. Getting elected officials to buy in on social media … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Patrick Rollens, City of Corvallis, Oregon, writes about the future of local government websites. If you’re like me, you probably know at least one or two people at work who can remember your organization’s first website: … Continued
