A Highlight from the upcoming NAGC Communications School. Whether we were in the Northeast at the time or not, none of us will forget the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy. Government agencies at all levels responded to the various emergencies and coordinated recovery efforts across multiple states. They needed to communicate with each other, toRead… Read more »
Government Conferences: Now What? Succeeding in Challenging Economic and Regulatory Times NAGC was one of the sponsors of this webinar, which you can see now on-demand at no charge, with the transcript available for download. Link to Archived Webinar Former ABC Network News correspondent Barbara Pinto guides us through an exploration of changes, challenges andRead… Read more »
The ability to conduct vitally important government conferences has come under fire in the past year. Malfeasance by a small minority of government employees and a need to shrink government spending both contributed to severe limitations on conference participation by government agencies. While conference budgets shrink, the need to communicate with stakeholders and constituents hasRead… Read more »
The federal government, in looking to achieve fiscal efficiencies, has placed significant limitations on the abilities of government agencies to participate in or hold conferences. Read the New York Times and Washington Post articles from 2012 about this activity, and the original Executive Order. Just this week, there was an interview on Federal News RadioRead… Read more »
Register Today! NAGC 2013 Communications School April 16-19, 2013 Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, Arlington, Virginia Download 2013 Registration Form (writable PDF format) Basic Registration Fee: Early Bird Rates through March 15, 2013: Members: $350 Non-Members: $750 After March 15, 2013: Members: $775 Non-Members: $875 Full Registration Fee: (Full registration fee includes membership through Sept. 30,Read… Read more »
2013 Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards Competition Call for Entries Join NAGC and Save on Entries! DEADLINE TODAY ~ JANUARY 15! HURRY AND POSTMARK YOUR ENTRIES TODAY! Be recognized! Enter your best work in the National Association of Government Communicator’s 2013 Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards Competition. This annual international awards program recognizesRead… Read more »
A message from NAGC President-Elect John Verrico As we begin 2013, I wanted to take this opportunity to wish all members of the National Association of Government Communicators – and those government communicators who are still pondering about joining us – a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Government communicators faced some significant challenges inRead… Read more »
Rear Admiral Vic Beck Vice Chief of Information U.S. Navy How do you communicate with and engage citizens who are just trying to survive? Especially, if you are the occupying force in war-torn areas? Rear Admiral Vic Beck was mobilized to run the public affairs efforts from the headquarters element in both Iraq and AfghanistanRead… Read more »
I hope everyone had a terrific holiday season and that you are entering 2013 on a great note. The NAGC Board of Directors closed 2012 in positive fashion last month with our annual board retreat. The one-day planning session helped to create a framework for the organization in 2013. Thanks to all of my fellowRead… Read more »
Do you know an outstanding government communicator? A public servant or organization that set an example for others in 2012? Each year, the National Association of Government Communicators recognizes a government communicator who has exemplified the best or most innovative communications practices and helped instill public trust by effectively presenting accurate, timely and meaningful information,Read… Read more »