Going Classic for the New Year and Decade: Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year
Pantone has announced its 2020 Color of the Year: Classic Blue.
Facebook for Emergency Communications
Facebook experts release best practices for local governments and announce new "Local Alerts" tool.
Google Translate is No Longer Supported on Websites
If you rely heavily on the Google Translate widget to provide free and automatic translation of your website content in over 100 different languages, make sure you read this.
Fresh from Facebook: Pages Can Now Join Groups
Previously, Facebook Pages were unable to join Groups.
Why Public Agencies Shouldn’t “Hide” Facebook Comments
Hiding a negative comment on your agency's Facebook Page is a tempting solution that sounds easier than deleting the comment. Don't do it, though.
Choose What You See on Facebook
A surefire way to ‘beat’ Facebook’s pesky algorithm.
Telling Your Agency’s Story Through Social Media
Tell your agency's story through social media.
9 IT Concerns for CMs Leaving
Addressing IT concerns for local government managers leaving a position.
Spring Cleaning: 6 Steps for Getting Your Communications On Track
Spring is in the air, nature is shaking off the last remains of winter, and the outlook on your year is bright. This change in seasons is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning on your organization’s communications. Very few of us actually like cleaning. It takes time away from other things, and even [...]
Why Typography is Important
Here's why choosing the right typeface is important for your brand.
The Top 4 Social Media Platforms for Public Agencies (And How to Use Them)
With so many social media platforms out there, it can be difficult to discern which ones are best for reaching residents and business owners within your city.
Nextdoor & Police Angst: Reporting Crime Through Nextdoor
Residents are using Nextdoor to report crime and police aren't happy about it.
Living Coral in 2019
Pantone has announced its Color of the Year for 2019: Living Coral.
Capture Your Wins
Here are 13 tips for capturing your agency's wins with high-quality imagery.
Your Laptop Could Be a Billboard
You may have come across the Tripepi Smith team if you were on the California local government conference circuit in 2018. If you didn’t recognize us from our newsletters or announcements, our Tripepi Smith-branded laptops probably caught your attention. The team certainly heard feedback from other conference goers and in client meetings. Comments ranged from [...]
5 Digital Metrics City Managers Should Know
As a city manager, knowing your agency’s digital metrics can inform the decisions made at city hall.
The Rundown on Nixle Alerts
Nixle offers information that’s immediately delivered to your residents. Here's how to make the most of it for your agency.
What Google’s New SSL Policies Mean and Why Agencies Should Pay Attention
Google is cracking down on unsecured websites and it wants you to take action.
105 Social Media Post Ideas for Public Agencies
There's a lot to talk about when you're a public agency.
To App or Not to App
Is using an app for local government engagement a good idea?
