Episode 58 - From the Top Down

Episode 58 - From the Top Down

Author: Gilbert Digital January 23, 2019 Duration: 22:22

Ever wonder how Gilbert Digital came to be? From the top down, starting with the vision of Gilbert’s Town Manager, Patrick Banger!


He joins us for this podcast episode of #GovGoneDigital and shares the importance of getting leadership buy-in to develop a digital team that’s focused on communicating with residents where they’re at: online.


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Ever wondered how a local government actually talks to its community in the 21st century? Government Gone Digital pulls back the curtain on exactly that. Hosted by Gilbert Digital, this series is a direct line into the creative and often surprising work of Gilbert, Arizona's digital communications team. You'll hear the real stories behind their efforts to connect, not through dry press releases, but through the platforms where people already are. Each episode explores the specific challenges and successes of using social media, video, and other digital tools to engage residents and local businesses, allowing the community to tell its own story. It's a practical look at the intersection of civic duty and digital innovation, offering a unique perspective on how public service is evolving one click at a time. Tune in for candid conversations about what works, what doesn't, and why authentic communication matters more than ever in the public sphere. This podcast provides an insider's view on the deliberate and human-centric approach behind a modern government's digital presence.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 74

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