National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC)

NAGC is heading to Steel City for the 2025 Communications School! The Call for Speakers if officially open and we need comms professionals like you to provide your expertise to make Comms School a success. We're accepting proposals through September 20 for 3-hour advanced training workshops and 60-minute breakout presentations! Proposed sessions should be balanced to address the range of experience in the audience (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). To learn more and submit your proposal, visit https://lnkd.in/epahNFja. Have a topic that you'd like to see covered at #CommsSchool2025? Let us know in the comments - it just may spark a fellow #GovComms professional to submit a proposal! #NAGC #Government #Communications #Marketing #508Compliance #SocialMedia #WebDesign #AI #Storytelling

We are fortunate to have such an engaged and supportive membership comprised of city, state, federal, and tribal government communicators, and we're excited to welcome the following 6 news members and 3 new organizations into the #NAGC community! Please help us give a warm welcome to Colleen Doctorian, Sarah Kaczmarek, Carolyn Elizabeth Kiman, MSPH, Meghan O'Connor, Victoria Simmons, Anne Smith, City of Aurora, Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Maryland Department of Transportation. Don't forget to explore the members-only section of our website for recordings of past #WebinarWednesday sessions, materials from previous Communications Schools, and general resources on government communications: nagc.com #Government #Communications #GovComms #PIO #PublicAffairs #PublicService #Marketing

We're excited to introduce Mike Swan as NAGC's new Executive Director! Mike Swan brings more than 5 years of association experience to NAGC and he knows the organization well. In serving as NAGC’s Membership Manager since 2022, and in coordination with Membership Director Holly Hardin M.S., MEP, he has helped to significantly increase NAGC’s membership numbers and offerings to numbers never seen before.  Mike has enjoyed working alongside NAGC through their growth and success over the last few years and sees an exciting future on the horizon for NAGC. Please help us in welcoming Mike to the NAGC team in this new capacity!

Plain language makes it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications. What tips do you have for incorporating #PlainLanguage into your comms strategy? If you're not already using plain language, be sure to check out plainlanguage.gov for tips to help you get started! #NAGC #Government #Communications #GovComms #Strategy

Did you know? NAGC offers a business partnership opportunity for companies looking to connect & share product information with #GovComms professionals, and excited to introduce you to our #NAGC Business Partners as they come on board. Citibot is dedicated to promoting equitable engagement between residents and local government through accessible chat communications. Powered with generative AI technology, Citibot's omni-channel chat platform offers a multilingual chatbot via SMS (including alerts), city website chat, Facebook chat, X (Twitter) chat, and Whatsapp chat. Learn more about Citibot and our other business partners at https://bit.ly/3Xu2vgz #Government #Communications #AI #Partnership #GovComms #DigitalEngagement

"The plan is crucial. Tracking for message dominance was a crucial piece of our victory as well, but that's impossible without message discipline." Checkout these #communications takeaways from PRWeek on the Hollywood strikes. #CommunicationsStrategy #Messaging #Strategy #OneVoice

HAPPENING TODAY! Join us for July's #WebinarWednesday featuring Jamie Carson and Jason Bartolone as they discuss lessons in crisis communication at 1PM. It's not too late to register: https://lnkd.in/dqJKKw7. Attendance is complimentary for #NAGC members and $49 for non-members. #Government #Communications #GovComms #CrisisCommunications

Join us for our July #WebinarWednesday focusing on Crisis Communication. NAGC's 2023 Communicator of the Year Jamie Carson and Jason Bartolone will share their experiences in launching a comprehensive hurricane response campaign. Despite numerous challenges, these teams collaborated seamlessly to combat misinformation, provide accurate guidance, and reassure the community during the aftermath of a historic storm. Gain valuable insights into swift response strategies, collaboration under pressure, and effective misinformation management, essential for navigating crises and fostering community trust. 🗓 July 17 ⏰ 1pm ET 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dqJKKw7. Registration is complimentary for NAGC members and $49 for non-members. #NAGC #GovComms #Government #Crisis #CrisisCommunications

It's been a busy last month and we're excited to welcome 18 new individuals and 1 new organization to the #NAGC Community! Kelly Cantrell, Madeline Crawford, Turnesha Fish, Ph.D., Gloria Gardner, Rosalind P. Harvey, BA, MSJ, CDP, Kimberly M. Henderson, PhD, Jessica Kellogg, MPP, Angela Kemdl, Stephanie Krell, APIO, Laura Pace Lilley, Alexis M. Morris, Beth M., Mistique Primar Sternagle, Glenn Robertson, MSPS, Susan Hale Romanick, APR, Janet Slayden, MaryGrace Stewart, Attilio Valli, and City of Cottage Grove Don't forget to explore the members-only section of our website for: 📽 Webinar Wednesday recordings 📄 resources from 2019-2022 Communication School ℹ️ Resources on marketing & communications planning, crisis communications, social media strategies, website development and more! If you're not yet a member of NAGC, check out our membership categories - we have options for you at every phase of your career! https://lnkd.in/eMAn8bt

It was great connecting at the #CommsSchool2024 in NOLA! Be sure to check out University of Delaware's Online M.A. in Strategic Communication. Two specializations: PR and Social/Digital Media. Deadline to be admitted for Fall Term is August 10. #strategicommunication #onlinedegree