Social Media Policy Considerations for Government Agencies

Social Media Policy Considerations for Government Agencies  

The public information landscape has changed incredibly over the last few years. Whether simply engaging with constituents on a day-to-day basis or planning for an emergency, social media forms an important part of just about every communication strategy.

But while the benefits of social media to public information officials is undeniable, it also introduces certain challenges. To engage in social media activity is to open the door to countless rapid two-way conversations that are all governed by the same rules and regulations as other forms of official government communication.