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3 effective ways to digitally reach your constituents

Expand your social media reach by trying these tips on engaging with constituents.

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3 effective ways to digitally reach your constituents – Canada

Looking to widen your agency's social media reach? Check out these three simple and effective tips to eng...

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3 simple ways an outcome-based approach boosts citizen involvement

Show your community is made by the people and for the people. Take an outcome-based approach and motivate...

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3 simple ways an outcome-based approach boosts citizen involvement – Ca

Evidence that actions make a difference can spark immediate change from your community. Show how using ou...

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4 easy ways to reach younger constituents

Millennials, or those born between 1981 and 1996, are becoming essential stakeholders in many communities...

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4 easy ways to reach younger constituents – Canada

As the first generation raised on technology, different methods must be used to engage Millennials.

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5 co-creation tips to build better citizen participation

When you offer a new service to your community, co-creation can enhance citizen participation as you unco...

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5 creative ideas for parking lot utilization

Vast, empty parking lots can be quite useful for members of the community. Instead of letting them sit, w...

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5 creative ideas for parking lot utilization – Canada

If your city has unused parking lots or even unused parking spots, we offer creative ideas for transformi...

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5 memorable and creative ways to share critical government information

Dispel myths, clear up jargon and gain citizen buy-in with these creative ways to share government inform...

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5 memorable and creative ways to share critical government information – Canada

Ensure citizen buy-in and clear up jargon when your government agency creatively shares critical informat...

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5 tips for launching a government podcast

Reach your citizens in a new way. We share 5 tips you can implement today to help you successfully launch...

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5 tips for launching a government podcast – Canada

Connect with your citizens in a whole new way. We offer useful tips to help your public sector agency lau...

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6 ways to use text messaging for better staff and citizen communication

Improve staff and citizen communication via texting. We offer 6 ways text messaging can help you connect ...

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6 ways to use text messaging for better staff and citizen communication – Canada

Improve staff and citizen communication using text messages. We share 6 ways to use text messaging to con...

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Attention-Winning Booth Display Ideas

Check out these attention-winning booth display ideas to promote your agency at your next job fair, busin...

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Body Camera Pros and Cons

This article discusses body camera pros and cons for government employees who face high-conflict situatio...

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Branding your city—it’s more than a motto

Much the way you have to know what a product does before you can sell it, you must know the ins and outs ...

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Branding your city—it’s more than a motto – Canada

City branding requires much more than just a motto.

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How governments can improve employee experience to boost engagement – Canada

Engaged employees are more productive. If you’re looking for ways to show your staff their work is valu...

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How to Become a Pet Friendly Community – Canada

Is your city pet friendly? Become a pet friendly community by welcoming new pets, providing plenty of out...

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How to build buzz about public safety programs

When citizens feel unsafe in their cities, it has a direct impact on their quality of life.

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How to build buzz about public safety programs – Canada

65 percent of people are more likely to stay home after dark when they feel unsafe.

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How to create a simple online community engagement plan

Are you trying to bring together your citizens in digital spaces? We share some basic steps for crafting ...

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How to create a simple online community engagement plan – Canada

More citizen engagement creates better communities. We share steps for crafting an online community engag...