Meet your #NAGC Board of Directors! If you’re a #GovComms professional and aren’t yet a member of NAGC, please reach out to us. We’re happy to chat about membership! A few board members are tagged. You can also learn more about the BoD at nagc.com/page/board-of-direc… #PIO #Comms

In our breakout sessions, @dennisconsorte is helping attendees understand how to develop a data story, including: 👉 sourcing survey data; 📊 creating interactive charts and graphs; and 💻 crafting content that keeps a reader engaged #NAGCBacktoSchool

It’s a full house for @ttait’s session on leadership insights for public involvement at #NAGCBacktoSchool – at Portland, OR

Today’s keynote speaker @JulieParkerComm is sharing tips for working more effectively w/ the media. Messaging is the medicine to combat “distraction disease” 👉 theres always something to say; even if it’s the process - this is what we’re doing about the prob #NAGCBacktoSchool – at Portland, OR

We’re talking practical strategies for supporting your own well-being as a government communications professional w/ @piotoolkit founder, Christine Townsend: - understand triggers - seek clarity on expectations - ask for support/training as needed - plan ahead #NAGCBacktoSchool

We had top notch entries for the #BPGS2023 Awards. This year, we’re proud to present the “Best in Show” award to @librarycongress for their ‘@lizzo loves the Library of Congress’ submission! Their non-paid reach was phenomenal. Way to showcase what #GovComms can do 👏🏆🤩 #NAGC – at Portland, OR

Up next: @CV_mosquito’s Tammy Gordon shares best practices for designing campaigns that speak to an audiences’ emotional connection to their community. 💡 Factors that affect behavior change, calls to action & preparedness include awareness, acceptance & persuasive messaging

So many great breakout sessions happening today! 1️⃣ @AdrienneLund & Warren discussed communicating across generations 2️⃣ Tabitha, Tonya, & Matt talked about power of podcasting 3️⃣ @dbevarly & Sandra talked about combatting mid/disinformation #NAGCBacktoSchool – at Portland, OR

“The public space belongs to everyone and, as government communicators, it’s our role to soothe, inform, and include our community in our messaging” — Abraham Amorós #NAGCBacktoSchool – at Portland, OR

We had a phenomenal keynote this afternoon on the importance of diversity, equity, & inclusion in #GovComms. Thank you to Abraham Amoros of @PAMunicipalLeag for such a thought-provoking discussion. #NAGCBacktoSchool – at Portland, OR

Each year, #NAGC presents the Communicator of the Year award to an exceptional public servant for their outstanding work in the field of #GovComms. Congratulations to the 2023 NAGC Communicator of the Year: Jamie Carson, @SRQCountyGov Dir. of Communications! #NAGCBacktoSchool – at Portland, OR

We’re starting off Day 1 of #NAGCBacktoSchool with our morning keynote speaker @coreyciocchetti. He’s talking ethical decision making as he shares personal life & work stories. If you’re on your way down, hurry up — Corey has the room in constant laughter. #NAGC #GovComms

As we talk about ethical decision making, @coreyciocchetti shares with attendees the importance of chasing what truly matters in life — a solid character, strong personal relationships and a sense of contentment. #NAGCBacktoSchool

We’re excited to kick-off our 1st day of programming at the 2023 Communications School! If this is your first time w/ us, come on down to the first time attendee reception to meet NAGC President @TabithaMClark, our NAGC board members, & enjoy a light breakfast and coffee! 🥯🍌☕️

The NAGC President’s Reception is underway!

Happening concurrently is an advanced training workshop on Turning Social Media Metrics into Action, lead by Matt Bailey! Matt is breaking down #socialmedia metrics into understandable, practical, & useful measurements that will inform decisions and reactions #NAGCBacktoSchool