[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ELGL member Angelica Wedell with the National Research Center, Inc. (NRC) share the the funniest verbatim responses to open-ended questions. [/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/2Y9sC5qPlNc” el_width=”70″ align=”center”][vc_column_text]Local governments often use community surveys to better understand what residents think of their city or town. Sometimes, a topic calls for an open-ended question or two. For NRC survey researchers who … Continued
Aaron Foley Chief Storyteller Detroit, Michigan Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Aaron Foley is an author, journalist and now the Chief Storyteller for the City of Detroit, MI. He joined GovLove to talk about his position, which was created by the Mayor last year, and the unique work he’s doing as a city employee. Aaron discussed his career path … Continued
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Right Now with Nick Smith What I’m listening to: I had a lot of work to do yesterday, so I broke out the reliable instrumental rock of El Ten Eleven. What I’m reading: Government Technology Magazine’s new Jan/Feb issue! Ever since my childhood reading Life of Reilly in Sports Illustrated and the charts in Rolling Stone, it’s … Continued
Sparkle Anderson is the Director of Communications for the City of Pearland. In this position, she handles public relations, e-marketing, social media, internal communications and advertising for the City, while providing graphic support for City programs and services. Sparkle documents her experience as a local government communicator on this website. Next Tuesday, Jan. 9, will mark … Continued
Laura Torchio Deputy Director, Transportation Initiatives Project for Public Spaces Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Elka Gotfryd Project Manager Project for Public Spaces Bio | LinkedIn Creating spaces for people. Two representatives from the Project for Public Spaces, Laura Torchio and Elka Gotfryd, joined the podcast to talk about how to shape and influences places. They … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=”Apple Podcasts” tab_id=”1469655162102-4f38d228-a736″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Spotify” tab_id=”1515711504282-1d0de89e-c668″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Stitcher” tab_id=”1469655433105-29f20855-3aa4″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Google Play” tab_id=”1469655435153-702cb24f-a9d6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”TuneIn” tab_id=”1515711505200-a2bb6338-0224″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Laura Torchio Deputy Director, Transportation Initiatives Project for Public Spaces Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Elka Gotfryd Project Manager Project for Public Spaces Bio | LinkedIn Creating spaces for people. Two representatives from the Project for Public Spaces, Laura Torchio and Elka Gotfryd, … Continued
Right Now with Nick Smith What I’m reading: Secrets and Lies: Digital Security in a Networked World by Bruce Schneier What I’m watching: Club de Cuervos – In my quest to become a better communicator (and thus communications professional), I’m learning Spanish, and binge-watching a dramedy about soccer really helps. What I’m listening to: Jotdog! … Continued
Brent Stockwell Assistant City Manager Scottsdale, AZ Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Brent Stockwell, Assistant City Manager of Scottsdale, AZ, joined GovLove to discuss his work on performance measurement, behavioral insights and his favorite color. Brent described how Scottsdale is taking a new approach to simplifying city reports. He also shared his thoughts on … Continued
In this post, Bang the Table‘s Engagement Specialist, Jeremy Shackett, explains how to merge hi-tech and low-tech engagement. When new technology comes along, there is a general anxiety that the old-fashioned way of doing things will disappear. To an extent, it is true. Cars destroyed the horse and buggy industry. Today, Spotify is replacing MP3s, … Continued
