Social Media for Government Forum

"Attend this conference to learn how to capture the power of social media in your organization, along with helpful tools, tips and techniques to get started, including:
 

• Developing a social media (blogging, podcasting, wikis, etc.) strategy to drive performance-based communications
• Building senior management support for your social media programs
• Integrating social media tools into your internal and external communications practices
• Creating Web 2.0 policies and guidelines
• Communicating more effectively and efficiently through the use of social media (blogs, podcasts, Real Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds, video podcasts, and much more)
• Measuring the effectiveness of your social media strategy and determining its value within your organization
• Understanding how social media can be vital during an emergency, such as an earthquake or fire
• Monitoring social media for your organization, whether you are participating or not
• Demonstrating the Return on Investment (ROI) of your social media program
• Operating social media tools within the boundaries of government restrictions and firewalls
• Gaining inside knowledge of social media and why it is a crucial addition to your communication arsenal
• Using social media tools, such as, blogging, podcasting and RSS
• Maximizing awareness of your agency’s mission to the public
• Learning how to easily communicate to the public through external blogs, podcasts and video podcasting
• Assimilating cutting-edge communication techniques and tools presented by your peers who are already using social media
• Utilizing social networking tools as sources of information that the public can use and trust
• Engaging your employees and the public by connecting them to your organization's goals and strategic plan for the future"

 
More info: http://www.aliconferences.com/conf/social_media_govt0909/index.htm