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President’s Blocking of Twitter Users Found Unconstitutional

Posted on June 1, 2018

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...

Finalists for the Local Government Social Media Awards

Posted on May 21, 2018

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...

Fake News & True Eye Openers (#ELGL18 Preview!)

Posted on May 11, 2018

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...

Getting Elected Officials To Buy In On Social Media

Posted on May 10, 2018

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...

I Have to Ask: What’s the Future of Local Government Websites?

Posted on May 8, 2018

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:...

Can Twitter be a Professional Development Tool?

Posted on May 7, 2018

In a time where we're doing more with less, finding professional development opportunities is challenging. Budget constraints have made attending conferences and trainings difficult. However, even without attending an event, you can benefit from the knowledge being shared. A free Twitter account is a powerful professional development tool that keeps you connected to key conferences. Here are seven ways...

Francie Palmer Honored with the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award in Government Communications

Posted on May 1, 2018

Congratulations to ELGL member Francie Palmer! Press release via California Association of Public Information Officers.  Santa Rosa, Calif., - Francie Palmer, a seasoned government communications professional who served as the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s communications manager, was recognized by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) as the state’s 2018 Paul B. Clark lifetime...

#ELGL18: Text, Lies, and Videotape

Posted on April 19, 2018

#ELGL18 takes place May 16, 17, and 18 in Golden, Colorado. In the coming days, we’ll announce each of the speakers and sessions. You can register for #ELGL18 here. #ELGL18: Text, Lies, and Videotape It’s always been difficult to know who to trust, and when to trust them. With the arrival of the “post-truth era” of social media,...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Your Social Media Footprint

Posted on April 19, 2018

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, What advice can you provide on how to manage your local government social media...
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