Crisis management is one of the biggest challenges of social media for government agencies. A fast-evolving situation can cause panic and confusion in your community, requiring you to communicate the latest information in a calm, clear manner to the public, stakeholders, and media. Get it wrong, and you risk undermining confidence in your agency; get…
Taking your first steps into a new social media platform allows your government agency to reach different audiences and experiment with new content formats. But it also presents challenges — not least how to grow your following from scratch. As with anything in the world of social media for government, it’s essential to have a…
The internet is packed with advice for social media managers. Whether you want to attract more followers, craft more engaging content, or optimize your post timings, millions of articles claim to provide an answer. The trouble is, only some of those articles consider the unique challenges faced by higher ed social media teams. You might…
Facebook Pages used to be a lucrative way for brands to connect with customers on Facebook. However, pages have seen a decline in organic reach in recent years, with the average organic Facebook Page post now seeing an engagement rate of just 0.07%. Ouch! This data doesn’t mean it’s time to pack up the team…
Anyone who works in social media for government agencies understands the importance of public trust. Generally, agencies do fantastic work and are rightly proud of their efforts. However, as marketers, you can’t afford to assume people will take your words at face value, with just two in 10 Americans saying they trust the government to…
Higher education social media marketers face unique challenges. Far from managing accounts for one or two brands and sub-brands, they might be responsible for managing social media profiles across dozens — or even hundreds — of different departments. They must ensure that each department consistently creates and posts suitable types of content and find reliable,…
It’s hard to imagine anyone not using social media today. Yet the industry continues to expand, with the global number of social media users climbing to almost 4.6 billion in 2022. Image source But not all social networks enjoyed equally strong years in 2022. Facebook has plateaued since 2021, adding fewer than 50 million new…
A communications strategy sets out how you reach, engage, and convert your target audience, including: Who they are Why you’re talking to them How you talk to them What content should you create Which channels to share it through Social media for government should form an integral part of any agency’s communications strategy, with 82%…
Social media for government agencies is about demonstrating your expertise, building trust and credibility, and providing audiences with fast, reliable, unambiguous information. It’s been a game-changer for the sector, transforming previously faceless organizations into teams of real people doing valuable work. Lots of agencies are doing an amazing job at showcasing what they do (and…
User-generated content (UGC) is highly impactful in any industry. Research from TINT found that: 72% of consumers believe reviews and testimonials submitted by customers are more credible than brands talking about their products 93% of marketers agree that consumers trust content created by customers more than content created by brands Six out of 10 marketers…
