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Local governments are less impacted by polarization, survey finds

American City & Country

Political polarization is having a substantially negative impact on the nation, according to 87% of local government leaders recently surveyed by CivicPulse and Carnegie Corporation of New York. However, only 31% of those same city and county leaders felt that polarization was seriously impacting their local communities.

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2024 elections meet social media – How local governments can stay ahead

American City & Country

Social media is a critical aspect of the 2024 election in different ways from years prior. adults saying they at least sometimes get news via social media, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey. Social media is a tool that can shape public perception, and if done correctly, it can be a source of truth.

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4 Tips for State and Local Government Leaders to Get Started on Threads

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Social media has significantly changed the communication landscape, bringing government leaders closer to the people they serve and building trust between them. Almost overnight, Threads , the new social network competitor to Twitter launched by Meta and Instagram, has reached a critical mass of users.

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Crisis Communications Guide for State and Local Governments

zencity

Introduction In times of crisis, effective communication can save lives, reduce panic, and maintain public trust. State and local governments must relay critical information quickly and clearly, and today, that means leveraging social media. Platforms Source

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Impact Webinar on Social Media Best Practices for Government – Key Takeaways

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In todays digital-first world, local governments must effectively leverage social media to engage with their communities, enhance transparency, and build trust. Our recent Zencity Impact webinar, featuring experts from October Social Media, the City of Source

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Text, email or letter? Adopting multi-channel communications

Open Access Government - Technology News

Jonty Fletcher, Marketing Manager at Synertec Ltd , focuses on the benefits and challenges of adopting multi-channel communications Multi-channel communications are something that people need to think about. Every day, we receive texts, emails, messages, social media notifications, news updates and letters through our door.

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Addressing federal record retention in mobile device messaging

AWS Public Sector Blog

This includes—but is not limited to—instant messages, texts, emails, audio and video recordings, social media content, presentations, reports, photographs, and more. Virtually all federal, state, and local government agencies must adhere to various data retention and records management policies, regulations, and laws.