From time to time, I like to do spotlight features on the NAGC blog, and throughout the year, I’d also like to introduce you to the NAGC Board of Directors. This month, meet John Verrico. John serves as Director of Professional Development on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Government Communicators, andRead… Read more »
After I posted this NAGC Mentoring Program announcement earlier this week, I got to thinking, “what are people’s expectations for mentoring?” So, I ask you, good people, what do you think makes a mentor? A mentee? Any good experiences to share, either as a mentor or mentee, and what expectations do you think are reasonableRead… Read more »
Ebby Calvin LaLoosh: “Ooh, I’ve heard of stuff like this.” Annie Savoy: “Yeah? Have you heard of Walt Whitman?” Ebby Calvin LaLoosh: “No. Who’s he play for?” Ah, Bull Durham, a textbook case study of mentoring if there ever was one. Are you an experienced communicator with knowledge and expertise to share? Are you aRead… Read more »
In terms of digital engagement, the State of Indiana’s efforts to connect with its citizens has paid huge dividends. The state’s website, www.IN.gov, is currently connecting with more than 1.2 million subscribers through various alerts and updates. Amazingly, there are 1600 different subscription topics, allowing users to get information and updates from 82 different stateRead… Read more »
Be recognized! Enter your best work in the National Association of Government Communicator’s 2011 Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards Competition. This annual international awards program recognizes superior government communication products and those who produce them. Download the Call for Entries Final Deadline: January 20, 2012 10 Tips for Submitting a Winning Entry 2011 WinnersRead… Read more »
There was a nice post about the use of social media by emergency managers last month on the Next Gov site. One part that caught my eye was the following, and I think all of us who work with social media can relate: “One of the biggest barriers to leveraging Twitter during disasters, for instance,Read… Read more »
Survey results released in August by the American Red Cross revealed some pretty high expectations for the public in terms of how quickly they expect a response during a disaster. This key finding really stood out: “For those who would post a request for help through social media, 39 percent of those polled online andRead… Read more »
Be recognized! Enter your best work in the National Association of Government Communicator’s 2011 Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards Competition. This annual international awards program recognizes superior government communication products and those who produce them. Download the Call for Entries Early bird deadline: Dec. 9, 2011 Final deadline for entries: Jan. 20, 2012 ThisRead… Read more »
The NAGC Board will conduct its annual retreat on Friday in Falls Church, VA. We’re going to spend the day discussing the past, present and future of NAGC. The agenda includes: Revising board positions 2012 NAGC Communications School Blue Pencil/Gold Screen Awards A new mentoring program Educational opportunities for members Partnerships NAGC Website redesign WhatRead… Read more »
Water district orders PR consultant to halt use of News Hawks site Yike’s. This story about a PR firm working for Central Basin Municipal Water District in Los Angeles caught my eye. Let’s say that you are in charge of their communications for a day. What do you do? Original post