American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When ranking the most significant developments of the digital age, the evolution of data storage does not garner many glamour points. Yet few innovations have had such a profound impact on the ability to develop new technologies and perform tasks previously unimaginable. This plethora of data is a double-edged sword.

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Social Pinpoint

APRIL 25, 2023

Are you taking advantage of social media to promote your online community engagement efforts? From keeping your community informed on your newest projects, promoting opportunities to participate, or closing the loop – social media can be incredibly helpful. What is Social Media Engagement?

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Social Pinpoint

MAY 10, 2023

With interactive and visual content being consistently preferred over traditional, text-based, or static media, it is no surprise that video content should be prioritized. According to a study republished by Forbes , “91% of consumers now prefer visual content over traditional, text-based or static media.”

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Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Twitter is the 7 th most popular social media platform worldwide and has far fewer users worldwide than any other social network we’ve covered in the recent Social Media Guide for Libraries. But I’d also focus on the positive – leaving social media platforms can be incredibly liberating. “But

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As part of the “substantive and technical expertise” competency, Foreign Service employees must develop “the ability to read, understand, create, and communicate data as information” and to identify “the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches based on data-driven analysis, as appropriate.” -sponsored U.N.

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Social Media Public Affairs Voting Translation 64

Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Here we dive into emerging technologies that custom enterprise software developers use to keep solutions up-to-date and efficient The continuous growth of the enterprise application market, even in recession periods, is the main evidence that software solutions have become essential for companies’ operational efficiency and profitability.

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Super Library Marketing

JUNE 12, 2023

The Law Library Victoria has an outstanding social media presence. For special libraries on social media I would say look at related organizations in your field, see what they are doing and what their audiences respond well to,” advised Renee. It’s very popular, and the focus is more on general engagement.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates.

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A Library Writer's Blog

JUNE 24, 2022

The IFLA Local History and Genealogy Section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) invites proposals for papers highlighting innovative local history and genealogy projects and activities developed via social media channels. This event will be held online on August 23 at 16.00

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Know When Engagement Matters (and Doesn’t) Agencies develop many digital tools for constituent engagement, but sometimes the best response is…silence. According to Summer Xiao , Deputy CIO in Houston’s Project Management Office, “The public actually doesn’t want to engage with you.” How do we get more feedback?

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Super Library Marketing

MARCH 25, 2024

We frequently collaborate with the Public Programs, Adult Education, and Exhibitions departments to develop marketing strategies specific to each team’s needs.” “I View this post on Instagram A post shared by Newberry Library (@newberrylibrary) Lili shares social media posting duties with the Director of Communications, Bob Dolgan. “We

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

They want to easily navigate and find information on your website or social media, to respond to citizen surveys, learn when meetings are so they can attend, and find the right contact person so they can ask questions. That means it’s time to strategize on how you can boost your citizen engagement. 22, at 2 p.m. Favorite

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Super Library Marketing

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

One of the best ways to find your library marketing soulmates… the ones who will nod sympathetically when you talk about how hard it is to get engagement on your social media posts or how your co-workers expect you to make a flyer for every single program is at a conference.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 28, 2023

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates.

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Social Pinpoint

JULY 18, 2023

When it comes to collecting authentic and high-quality data, mandatory registration for your community engagement site can prove to be a valuable tool. In this article, we will explore the benefits of using mandatory registration and provide recommendations on how to effectively implement this useful tactic on your community engagement site.

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Super Library Marketing

MAY 8, 2023

It’s likely your news and social media feeds have been filled with chatter about Chat Generated Paragraph Techniques or ChatGPT. Next, I asked ChatGPT to give me a social media post that would convince teenagers to participate in my library’s summer reading program. Hang on to your hats, folks.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MARCH 31, 2023

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates.

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Death and Taxes

MARCH 27, 2023

Local governments in North Carolina are required to engage citizens in their budget process by following the guidelines set forth by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. In addition to these legal requirements, many local governments in North Carolina have taken further steps to engage citizens in the budget process.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 3, 2025

For instance, when GSA helped USDA develop Farmers.gov , it created three personas : Fred, an experienced producer; Amelia, a beginning producer; and Bob, a loan officer. Frontline personnel can offer important anecdotes, but website analytics, focus groups, surveys, and social media feedback, for instance, also are important.

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Leadership Social Media Housing Constituents 59

Social Pinpoint

AUGUST 24, 2023

With the rise of technology, online community engagement has become a powerful tool for public participation. But how can we foster community engagement among the younger generation? Well, engaging with the youth can prove to be difficult, as they’ve often been met with the feeling of being dismissed, unheard, or misunderstood.

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zencity

JULY 12, 2023

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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Super Library Marketing

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

We must make print collateral, send emails, schedule social media posts, attend meetings, make press releases, do outreach events, and then attend more meetings. Difficulty getting people to take an action, like place a hold or register for a program after they engage with marketing. Library marketers need time to think.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 30, 2024

We are in the enviable position of collaborating with hundreds of organizations worldwide and innovating together to drive community and stakeholder engagement forward. Our clients range from local and state governments to industry and nonprofits that use and rely on engagement in their decision-making processes.

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Social Pinpoint

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It’s essential that we build consensus throughout the community engagement process, especially when the project is new or controversial. It’s becoming clear that community and stakeholder engagement can no longer be considered as an add-on to a decision-making process. There is a difference between informing and engaging.

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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

As people get used to using them, we can see them playing a huge role in boosting community engagement too. QR codes have gained popularity ever since and the number of scans quadrupled in 2022. Can I Use QR Codes in Community Engagement Too? The technology is incredibly flexible and convenient. In fact, over 6.6 million U.S.

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Community Engagement Engagement Social Media Budgeting 52

Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 20, 2024

1, 2) To develop effective mental health policies and treatments, it is crucial to understand how Canadians have dealt with the pandemic. Research on Canadians’ social media activity during the pandemic revealed that many expressed concern over both the government’s reaction and their safety. (1) in 2013 to 16.8%

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Let's Talk Parks

MAY 6, 2021

To make the most of it, come prepared ready to tout the benefits of working in the role, any incentives you’ve developed, and how they can find out more. Beyond traditional media attention, this is also a good opportunity to brand this job as an “experience” – one worthy enough to post on social media.

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Social Pinpoint

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Learn how you can also create positive project outcomes with your online community engagement platform of choice. DCTA’s ambitious public involvement project required a flexible suite of online community engagement tools to easily gather informed feedback from residents. Keep your public engagement “hub” up to date.

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Super Library Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2023

My ultimate goal was to get where I am today!” Jamie does much of the same work as many of my readers: producing flyers, sending emails, and working on social media posts. We worked with Christopher to develop a general goal for the series and then let them come up with a draft of a script.

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Center for Community Progress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Greening programs support the systematic upkeep of vacant lots and may include activities such as obtaining professional mowing services or engaging residents to purchase and maintain side lots, mow community lots, plant gardens, or create pocket parks. Resident engagement in greening is one such approach.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Online community engagement has truly transformed how we connect, communicate, and access information. In this article, we will explore how to combat these challenges by sharing five ways to empower online community engagement in older adults. But how can you effectively target older adults in order to seek feedback?

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Super Library Marketing

JULY 3, 2023

Everyone just thinks I sit around playing on social media.” Your co-workers, supervisors, and library administrators don’t understand your job, just as you might not fully grasp what it means to work in collection development or cataloging. “I feel like I work on an island,” she told me. Can they picture a certain graphic?

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Super Library Marketing

JUNE 26, 2023

Resist the temptation to look at your library’s social media accounts when you’re not on call. Even though I know it feels like it sometimes, no one will die if your email or social media post doesn’t get the engagement you were hoping for. 6: Give yourself the grace to be imperfect. 7: Celebrate success.

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Super Library Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Relevant: Create goals that develop your library staff members, serve your community, and connect to your library’s overall strategic plan. Encourage staff to take the next step, such as sharing information on social media, filling out a survey, or signing up for training or new initiatives. Remember your calls to action.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Watauga County engages UNC DFI for affordable housing pre-development assistance on County-owned land: bit.ly/3VEiarP.

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Social Media Economic Development Housing Budgeting 54

GovLoop

JUNE 11, 2024

Please e-mail featuredcontributors@govloop.com the following materials, using the subject line “GovLoop Featured Contributor”: Three blog post ideas, with 3-5 bullet points on how you’d develop them At least one writing sample Your resume (or a link to your LinkedIn profile) This will be our 33 rd featured contributor cohort.

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Social Media Government Employee Constituents Public Sector 59

Peak Proposals

MARCH 23, 2020

FindTime for Outlook: FindTime is a meeting scheduling tool developed by a group of developers at Microsoft. to set up a free site and tips for updating your website to increase engagement. Although we often think of social media users as falling largely in the younger age bracket, it depends on the social media platform.

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