Government Social Media Doesn’t Have to be Boring
Some agencies have risen to the challenge of social media — spectacularly. Here are some great examples to inspire and amuse.
Posts Tagged: instagram
Top 10 Federal Government Instagram Accounts
Check out this list of 10 federal government Instagram accounts to follow. We’ve also provided tips you can use to boost your own agency’s social game.
How to Engage Your Community with User-Generated Content
How are government agencies and organizations using user-generated content to provide an immediate, authentic, and engaging digital experience for citizens?
How You Can Better Use Social Media in Government
A new report from Hootsuite highlights key recommendations for agencies intent on maximizing the benefit of social media, including prioritizing video and visual content and having a social-ready plan for the unexpected.
12 Government Instagram Accounts to Follow Now
Government Instagram is an effective way to communicate directly with citizens through images, videos, and short snippets. Follow these account
Key Takeaways from the (Few) Feds on Instagram
There are far fewer agencies or departments on Instagram than on Facebook or Twitter. And that’s relatively logical if you consider that it is the far more visual platform of the three I’ve looked at so far. But what I love about Instagram is that you don’t have to have amazing pictures (like NASA orRead… Read more »
Life, Through An Instagram Filter
What if I told you I got these beautiful roses at a countryside shop in Paris? That my love ran off to gather the handful, bucket and all. Stuffed them in the back of the car we’d rented for our second honeymoon. Splayed them forth upon the grass to decorate our weekend picnic. On that shining,Read… Read more »
Social Media Speak: How to Avoid an Instagram Faux Pas
By Emily Grenen Increasingly, Instagram is becoming a popular platform to connect and engage with new audiences. Unlike other domains – article commentary, obligatory birthday wall posts, and lengthy status updates are (almost) done away with. With Instagram, you’re focused on photos that anyone with the app can create, right from their smartphone. The platformRead… Read more »
Applying Instameets to Your Event
Federal Computer Week recently highlighted the growing use of the practice of instameets in government. Most recently, Instagram users were invited to submit photos or videos (via Instagram) to show why they should be invited to a sneak peek of DC’s cuddliest new resident, Bao Bao the baby panda. The National Zoo picked the winnersRead… Read more »
All Politics Are Local, Does That Apply To Email Too? – Plus Your Weekend Reads!
The phrase, “All politics is local” is a common phrase in politics, coined by former Speaker of the U.S. House Tip O’Neill. The message is simple, a politician’s success is directly tied to his ability to understand and influence the issues of his constituents. The same is true for email. You have to target yourRead… Read more »