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Maximize direct connections with the public through digital communications.
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Effectiveness – reach more people Dramatically increase the number of people you reach directly. |
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Efficiency – automate complex communications Streamline communications across email, SMS, social media and other channels. |
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Engagement – create mission value Drive users to the online and offline activities that create the most value for the public and your agency. |
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Discussion Forum
Measuring Social Media
Started by Amy DeWolf May 7. 0 Replies 2 Awesomes
In both the public and private sector, most organizations are using social media in some way (admittedly with some doing it better than others). While this offers organizations the opportunity to…Continue
Top Trends Impacting Federal Agencies in 2013
Started by Amy DeWolf Apr 30. 0 Replies 1 Awesome
What trends do you see impacting federal agencies in 2013? What about your specific job? Recently, GovDelivery asked these questions to nearly…Continue
Cutting Paper Costs- Moving From Paper-Based to Email Communications
Started by Amy DeWolf Apr 3. 0 Replies 1 Awesome
Despite government agencies move to more internet-based processes over the last few years, paper is still an essential part of communication between government and the public. This is especially true…Continue
Content Marketing for Government
Started by Amy DeWolf. Last reply by Holly Wright Mar 28. 2 Replies 3 Awesomes
GovDelivery's Reach the Public Blog
Top 10 Email Don’ts
Recently, I wrote an article on how to create mobile-optimized emails. That blog post provided tips on how to improve the experience of reading email on a mobile device, which led me to think about what you shouldn’t do when creating emails. So, here are some things to keep in mind when putting together your …Read more
How to write and send a marketing email
Guest Post by Darren Caveney, co-creator of comms2point0 and Vice Chair of LGcomms Email? Send them an email? But, hasn’t the world all shifted across to social media, I hear you cry? Well yes and no. A whopping 94% of UK adults have an email address (source: Ofcom, 2012) That knocks into a cocked hat …Read more
GovDelivery Awarded G-Cloud III Framework Contract
By Kathy Kyle, Digital Communications Consultant at GovDelivery GovDelivery was recently awarded a G-Cloud III framework contract for its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud-based solutions, making it easier for government to reach more people. G-Cloud III is important as it continues to enable UK public sector departments and organisations to easily access centrally negotiated deals and transact …Read more
Raise Your Hand If You Want to Make a Difference
With National Day of Civic Hacking right around the corner (June 1st and 2nd), cities all around the nation are gathering in preparation to collaborate. Citizens, civic activists, entrepreneurs and engineers alike will be joining in the festivities of sorts. If you’re like me, and you’d like to contribute to your community, but aren’t quite …Read more
Comment Wall
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Comment by Amy DeWolf on May 3, 2013 at 10:17am -
Emergency Management communications in government- take the 5 minute survey today.
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Comment by Amy DeWolf on March 27, 2013 at 9:22am
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How agencies can climb the 8 rungs of citizen engagement- check it out here.
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Comment by Amy DeWolf on January 18, 2013 at 11:43am
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What an entrepreneur can teach us about public sector communications.
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Comment by Amy DeWolf on January 16, 2013 at 3:22pm
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Check out Mary's post on the top 10 posts on Reach the Public-
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Comment by Amy DeWolf on December 20, 2012 at 11:34am
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Check out the 5 emerging trends of social media in 2012 here
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Comment by Amy DeWolf on December 5, 2012 at 1:03pm
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Check out GovLoop's newest Guide- Government Technology Year in Review
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Comment by Lisa Nelson on November 1, 2012 at 10:26pm -
Social media has changed the world of recruiting. Never before have federal agencies had such access to top talent. At our next DigitalGov University webinar Using Social Media for Recruitment you can learn how to use these tools to maximize your recruitment outreach and put your messages in front of the widest audience of qualified applicants.
Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Location: Webinar for Govies onlyPresenters:
Eric Erickson from the IRS Recruitment Office will talk about his experiences using a variety of social media sites and tools to reach a wide range of potential applicants.
Darin Medeiros from LinkedIn will walk through the basics of setting up a member profile on the site and the elements that can help market your agency for recruiting purposes. Darin will also demo LinkedIn's other recruitment products.
Join us for our upcoming webinar and take the guesswork out of using social media to find new talent. You'll learn proven success strategies as well as:
- Tips and tricks for using social media tools to enhance your recruitment efforts
- Dos and Don'ts for using social media, and
- How to guarantee that all of your employees using social media are "ready for primetime"
You must register for this free webinar: http://www.howto.gov/training/classes/using-social-media-recruitment
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Comment by Amy DeWolf on October 16, 2012 at 1:55pm
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Check out recaps from GovDelivery's annual event: Digital Communications- the Transformative Power of Communications.
-Keynote Address: Peter Sims, Author of Little Bets - How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries
-Panel Discussion- Digital Government, Innovation and Communications
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Comment by Henry Brown on October 5, 2012 at 3:53pm -
have added a discussion which could be of some interest to some...
Title: Consumerization of Information Technology
(This MIGHT also be classified as an invitation to join the BYOD group )
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Comment by Pat Fiorenza on October 4, 2012 at 1:31pm -
We at GovLoop need your help. We are working on our end of year State of Government Technology report and need your ideas to make it a jam-packed, community-based resource to improve technology in government.
Can you take our 10 minute survey on the State of Government Technology? Your ideas will shape our end of year GovLoop technology report that will identify:- The top technology trends for 2012
- Trends to watch for 2013
- Case studies and success stories from agencies doing it right
- Tips and best practices for tech success from the trenches
This is your chance to share your ideas to improve government and help your peers solve similar challenges. All data of this survey will remain anonymous. Any direct quotes used within the survey will remain anonymous and will be attributed as "survey participant." No, we won't get you in any trouble.
If you have any questions or concerns, or would like more information on technology related GovLoop resources, please feel free to email me at pat@govloop.com.
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