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,...
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President Ryder Todd Smith opined on his investment in FlashVote, a software-as-a-service company helping local governments make better decisions....
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On Monday, June 15, 2020, Nextdoor announced they have updated their Public Safety Communications Policy for Agencies....
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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...
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We hope this piece leaves you with some pointers on helping your audiences understand your messaging the first time they read or hear it....
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Here is some guidance on how you can use social media to its fullest potential....
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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....
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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...
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Creating a virtual or remote work environment on the fly is daunting. We share some tools and tips to get you started....
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PFAS chemicals (or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are being detected in water sources across the nation....
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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...
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Pantone has announced its 2020 Color of the Year: Classic Blue....
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