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How Social Should Social Media Be?

Posted on September 5, 2019

Do you know what’s trending on social? Has your boss ever asked you to make something go viral? Ever wonder what will happen if you block that pesky troll? How much time should you be spending listening instead of posting? Are ‘stories’ really the way of the future? These are all normal questions for social...

The Rise of Digital Connection

Posted on September 2, 2019

Local governments have not historically done a very good job at promoting themselves. If you ask the average citizen to name their local councilperson or mayor, you’d be surprised how few can. Ask them what their local tax dollars are spent on and many will report federal budget items like defense or health care. How...

Luke Skywalker, Leia Skywalker and Han Solo stand together in support of saving the galaxy.

Finding Your ‘Tribe:’ Getting the Support You Need From the People Who Get You

Posted on August 24, 2019

Today's Buzz is by Katie Nelson (Twitter & LinkedIn) What I’m Listening To: “The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters” What I’m Watching: Glow: Season 3 What I’m Reading: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat Frodo had the Fellowship. Harry had Dumbledore’s Army. Shoot, anyone heard of the Golden Girls? Over the last several weeks, there have been...

Podcast: Transportation, Engagement & Libraries from the Code for America Summit

Posted on August 23, 2019

Warren Logan Policy Director of Mobility and Interagency Relations Oakland, CA LinkedIn | Twitter Laura Biediger Community Engagement Strategist Durham, NC LinkedIn | Twitter Stephanie Chase Director of Libraries Hillsboro, OR LinkedIn | Twitter Designing better government. Earlier this summer GovLove hosted a live recording at the Code for America Summit in Oakland, California. Three...

Elf on the Shelf votes in Battle Creek, Michigan

The Value of Engaging Your Team

Posted on August 19, 2019

Today's Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk. Connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I'm .... ... reading: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman. ... watching: Slooowly getting through the first season of House of Cards. ... listening to: A mix of Barenaked Ladies and Lady Gaga... two favorites....

The Payoffs of an Online Existence

Posted on August 3, 2019

Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I'm playing: I haven't been watching anything recently but I've put 871 hours into Civilization VI since it came out and I've been playing a lot of it this past week. What I'm listening to: Chance The Rapper's new album pretty much non stop for the last week...

Podcast: Strategic Communications & Networking with Mac Prichard

Posted on July 23, 2019

Mac Prichard President Prichard Communications Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Sharing ideas, experiences and stories. Mac Prichard the President of Prichard Communications and Founder of Mac's List joined the podcast to talk about local government communications and job searching. He talked about how communications plans need to be strategic and align with the goals of...

Katie Nelson discusses media efforts at the Mountain View Police Department.

Feeling Myself — Understanding My Emotional Attachment to Social Media Engagement

Posted on July 10, 2019

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Katie Nelson (LinkedIn) What I’m Listening To: The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers What I’m Reading: Stay Sexy and Don’t Get Murdered What I’m Watching: Schitt’s Creek “What I hear when I'm being yelled at is people caring loudly at me.” – Leslie...

Podcast: The City Link Program in Springfield, OR with Niel Laudati

Posted on July 9, 2019

Niel Laudati Legislative and Public Affairs Director City of Springfield, OR LinkedIn | Twitter Empowering new leaders. Niel Laudati, Legislative and Public Affairs Director for the City of Springfield, OR, joined the podcast to talk about how the City is working to empower under-represented leaders. Through their City Link program participants meet leaders from different...