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Explore articles on Civic Engagement, digital tools, and insights from the field.

10 SMS/Text Messaging Best Practices to Consider Before Launching Your Next Campaign

Launching an SMS Text Message Campaign: 10 Best Practices to Consider Text messaging is a highly effective method for reaching residents, particularly hard to reach populations like those with low...

Go Beyond the Same 10 People with a Community Engagement Software

How Publicinput Helps Expand Your Community Engagement   The PublicInput platform is designed to support state and local governments in their efforts to reach the right stakeholders.  Instead of...

Elevating Transit Engagement: PublicInput Custom Links and QR Codes

Ever feel like you’re doing a lot to drive community engagement, but aren’t sure what’s working?What if you could tell which specific outreach efforts were generating the most participation? Or...

Five Ways to Increase Community Engagement Reach with SMS Text

Informed and Engaged: A Recipe for Success with SMS Text A well-informed and actively engaged community is the ultimate goal of any state or local government working to build public trust.   Whether...

Three Strategies to Increase Community Engagement Inclusion

Diversity Barriers that Impact Inclusive Community Engagement State and local governments working towards a more inclusive community engagement experience encounter a variety of challenges that impact...

Navigating Social Media Challenges in Community Engagement

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...

Celebrating Women: How PublicInput Customers Are Making A Difference in the Community

Investing in the Women Currently Making History An annual observance that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society, Women’s History Month is a time...

Introducing Effortless Data Exports Across Meetings and Projects

PublicInput has introduced an update to streamline the management of registrant data across meetings and projects. The update addresses a common and time-consuming challenge faced by admins seeking to...

Four Ways to Integrate Social Media with Community Engagement Software

Social Media: A Community Engagement Opportunity State and local governments can seize the everyday opportunity of social media outreach and engagement by employing targeted methods to connect with...

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