Social Media News to Know: October 2020
The latest social media news of October 2020.
4 Reasons You Need a YouTube Brand Account
Securing a YouTube Brand Account gives you more control of your Channel while boosting security. Here’s how
Give the Public What It Wants: Facebook News
A quick summary of how "Facebook News" works, and how public agencies can take advantage of at least one new feature
Facebook Cracking Down on Fake Accounts
If you use a "fake" Facebook Profile/account to manage your organization's Facebook Page, read this immediately
Social Media News to Know: September 2020
We stay up to date on the latest social media trends so you don't have to.
ADA Compliance 101: 5 Steps to Make Your Communications More Accessible
With more people accessing government communications online, public agencies carry the responsibility of ensuring digital content is accessible to everyone.
Social Media News to Know: August 2020
We stay up to date on social media news so you don't have to. Read our August summary of social media news to know.
Social Media News to Know: July 2020
Our July 2020 roundup of social media news we think you need to know. Here are four updates to put on your radar.
Here’s Why You Need to Enroll in Facebook Protect Today
Facebook recently rolled out Facebook Protect: a program that adds an extra layer of security on Pages for public agencies, elected officials, city staff and political candidates.
Social Media News to Know: June 2020
Social media moves quickly. The rising dominance of Instagram still lives in recent memory, yet younger demographics are now migrating en masse to the short-form video sharing platform TikTok – which, at over 500 million daily users, rivals Instagram in popularity. More importantly for public agencies, features like “Stories” content, automatic message replies and live [...]
Why I Invested in FlashVote
President Ryder Todd Smith opined on his investment in FlashVote, a software-as-a-service company helping local governments make better decisions.
Nextdoor Updates Guidelines for Public Safety-Related Posts
On Monday, June 15, 2020, Nextdoor announced they have updated their Public Safety Communications Policy for Agencies.
Social Media News to Know: May 2020
At Tripepi Smith, we know it's hard to stay up to speed on social media platforms when they constantly change. Just a few years ago, ephemeral "Stories" content, live video streaming and automated message replies were all considered "cutting edge." Now, if you're not using these features, you're being left behind. You may not always [...]
7 “Plain Language” Tips for Local Government Communicators
We hope this piece leaves you with some pointers on helping your audiences understand your messaging the first time they read or hear it.
Social Media Is More Important Than You Thought: Going Where the People Are
Here is some guidance on how you can use social media to its fullest potential.
How Nextdoor’s Response to COVID-19 Can Help Your Efforts
How new Nextdoor features can contribute to your efforts to engage hard-to-reach groups, create connection and ensure the truth prevails during COVID-19.
Preparing to Communicate a Coronavirus Case in Your Workforce
It is a deeply concerning scenario for employers and managers today: You receive a phone call with the news that one of your employees has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). Do you have a response plan? Have you considered how you will communicate with your other employees, their families and other stakeholders?
Sprinting to a Virtual Workforce
Creating a virtual or remote work environment on the fly is daunting. We share some tools and tips to get you started.
Avoiding Murky Waters: Tips for Communicating About PFAS
PFAS chemicals (or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are being detected in water sources across the nation.
In the Weeds: Live-Streaming City Council Meetings
Tripepi Smith Business Analyst Skylar Hunter shares his experience with live-streaming City Council meetings from formerly engineering and running the Facebook Live broadcast of City of Lake Forest Council Meetings. Social Media live-streaming can offer a plethora of advantages for Cities. The audience who actually sees the council meetings will increase dramatically over traditional streaming [...]
