Tabitha Clark, APR

👠 #iworkinPR & APR, 🚓 #LEOwife, Mom to 🧑🏻👧🏼👦🏻, @NAGC President

[National Association of Gov’t Communicators @NAGC]

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 https://t.co/9xlHpwBEUr

#PIO #Comms

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

[Tabitha Clark, APR @TabithaMClark]

@INBMV Welcome!!

[National Association of Gov’t Communicators @NAGC]

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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

[WordRake @WordRake]

Hello, @NAGC 2023! Discover how WordRake editing software helps government writers streamline the writing process and meet plain language requirements. Visit the WordRake booth to learn how our editing software can polish your writing. #NAGC2023 https://t.co/RrLF6WrguW

[LeslieO @LeslieO]

Great start to the @NAGC day: @coreyciocchetti telling life stories about work & finding your way. #govcomms

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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! 🥯🍌☕️

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The NAGC President’s Reception is underway!

[Tonya McKenzie | PR & Sports Media Pro @TonyaMcKenziePR]

@NAGC Strategic Storytelling is packed. This feels like double the attendees as last year. This is good for the organization and good for the industry. More pros doing #PR the right way is good for all of us. #TheMoreYouKnow #NAGC #strategy #communications

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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