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How organizations are increasing equity and inclusivity with social media advertising

June 14, 2019

Public organizations are now capitalizing on the everyday presence of social media in residents’ lives by applying targeted advertising methods and connecting these efforts to the bigger picture of...

What are the benefits of closing the feedback loop?

May 28, 2019

After collecting public input and finding key insights, we might often go straight to outlining a plan without following up with residents on how their input may have impacted that plan. Closing the...

PublicInput.com on GovLove: The 5 most common community engagement pitfalls

March 19, 2019

Community engagement - whether in a town of 5,000 or a major metropolis - comes down to intention and design. PublicInput.com CEO Jay Dawkins spoke about this, and five common pitfalls of community...

“Engaging Residents Through Relevance” – Webinar Highlights

March 4, 2019

PublicInput.com co-hosted a webinar with Planning Supervisor TJ McCourt of Raleigh, NC. McCourt and his team recently received national attention from NRPA’s Parks & Recreation for their Raleigh...

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