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Government Gone Digital

74 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings

“Government Gone Digital” is a podcast series focused on the innovative ways that Gilbert, Arizona’s digital communications department is interacting with residents and businesses to tell their own story through the use of social media, video and other digital methods.

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Episodes

Episode 73 - Innovating Beyond the Pandemic

September 17, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 63.5 MB

Want to find out what happened when we inadvertently created the “Innovation Lab” we’d always dreamed of when we switched to remote work due to the pandemic back in March? We innovated quickly because we had to and now we’re continuing because we can. Listen to our latest podcast episode to learn more about these grassroots efforts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 72 - Managing Social Media in a Pandemic and Beyond

September 10, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 76.1 MB

Want to know why now is the perfect time to rely on social media to stay connected to what’s going on in your community or with your audience? Find out how we are managing unprecedented activity across our social media platforms in our latest episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 71 - Creating the City of the Future: Remote Work

May 27, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MB

Find out what happened when our organization switched to remote work in less than 24 hours and how we're navigating this new world to continue to innovate and create a flexible work environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 70 - It’s an Instagram World

October 30, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 49.2 MB

Want to know what we’re doing in Gilbert to engage residents and expand our reach on Instagram? Listen to our latest episode to find out tips and tricks for how to grow your following! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 69 - Nextdoor: Connecting to Your Neighbors and Your Audience

September 11, 2019 13:00 - 25 minutes - 57.4 MB

Nextdoor is not just a platform for talking to your neighbors but you can use it to engage your audience, deliver information and get customer feedback. Find out more in our latest episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 68 - The Future of Cities

September 05, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MB

Cities must collaborate and cooperate to evolve and keep local government relevant into the future. Find out more on our latest podcast episode where we talk about what’s at stake for cities as we look forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 67 - Building the City of the Future: Centralized Communications

August 08, 2019 19:00 - 16 minutes - 37.1 MB

Want to know how to streamline your messaging and make a greater impact in your community? Listen to this episode to find out how we’re centralizing marketing and communications in all areas of our organization including public safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 66 - Engagement & Connection: Using Resident Feedback to Drive Decisions

August 02, 2019 13:00 - 18 minutes - 42.9 MB

As we plan to become the “City of the Future”, find out how we’re using the results of our recent National Citizen Survey to inform our decisions and improve lives. Listen to this episode as we take a closer look at the data and feedback we received from our residents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 65 - How Elected Officials Use Social Media for Good

July 10, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 49.6 MB

Listen to this episode to find out how and why elected officials can use social media as an effective tool to build relationships. Don’t be afraid! If your residents are online, you should be too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 64 - Looking Ahead to 2020: How to Engage Your Community

June 19, 2019 12:00 - 24 minutes - 55.8 MB

There are many opportunities to meet people where they are in 2020. From the Census to a presidential election, find out how you can use online tools to engage and include everyone in your community. You need to start now! Learn how in our latest episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 63 - A Podcast About Podcasts

May 01, 2019 14:00 - 22 minutes - 52.4 MB

What does it take to start a podcast? Do you need all this gear and who's listening anyways? Find out more from the pros in our latest episode of Government Gone Digital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 62 - Digital Literacy & Government

March 27, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 79.3 MB

It’s no longer just the IT department that must embrace the digital era we live in. Every public servant should have a basic understanding of digital tools so that we can evolve government in the way and at the pace the world around us is evolving. Join us as we talk to Ryan Androsoff, director of digital leadership at the Institute on Governance to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 61 - Jobs of the Future: Millennials & Government

March 06, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 53.4 MB

What can we do differently to attract millennials to want to come and work in government? We should be inviting young, innovative and creative minds into the workplace! Find out more on the latest episode of Government Gone Digital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 60 - Culture and Community: Engaging Our Youth

February 20, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 50.3 MB

In this episode of Government Gone Digital, you’ll hear two of Gilbert’s high school students talk about how they like to engage with government and get information. Looking for tips to reach a younger demographic? Don’t miss this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 59 - Digital State of the Town 2019

February 06, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 53.7 MB

In this episode, we sit down with Gilbert's Mayor, Jenn Daniels, to talk about the latest Digital State of the Town and why people are coming to Gilbert to live, work, and play and how Gilbert is leading the way. Digital State of the Town: http://bit.ly/DSOT2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 58 - From the Top Down

January 23, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 51.2 MB

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 57 - A Few of Our Favorite Things

December 26, 2018 16:38 - 18 minutes - 43.2 MB

In our last podcast episode of the year, we highlight our top ten favorite digital tools! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 56 - Gilbert Gets Lit

December 18, 2018 16:00 - 15 minutes - 35.4 MB

Hear how Gilbert 311 is teaming up with Alex, Gilbert’s Open Data librarian, to create a holiday lights map to spread holiday cheer throughout the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 55 - Water Gone Digital

November 20, 2018 07:00 - 24 minutes - 54.9 MB

Listen to this episode to find out how we work across the organization with various departments, like water, to improve their work using digital tools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 54 - Coding for the Future: SPARK App League

November 06, 2018 14:00 - 23 minutes - 54.2 MB

Hear what happened when we brought more than 200 junior high and high school students together to use our data to build games and applications! Learn how partnerships and outreach have helped to build this award-winning program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 53 - Latest Social Media Trends to Watch

October 23, 2018 21:49 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MB

Not sure which social media trends are worth investing time and energy in? Check out this Government Gone Digital episode to learn about some of the top trends to watch, including vertical video, Instagram Stories, IGTV and more. You’ll also hear about Gilbert, Arizona’s experience informing an entire community about important trash schedule changes with the help of social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 52 - Thinking Outside the Box: Culture & Onboarding Employees

September 25, 2018 07:00 - 28 minutes - 66 MB

Gilbert is taking a different approach to welcoming new employees than other government organizations. Want to know more about how they’re building culture? Then this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 51 - Shoot for the Moon!

September 11, 2018 07:00 - 29 minutes - 66.5 MB

Two very special guests, Mayor Jenn Daniels and Town Manager Patrick Banger, join us to talk about how they’re thinking about and planning for Gilbert’s future by creating a moonshot goal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 50 - GovGone50

August 28, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 63.6 MB

Celebrating a look back at 50 podcast episodes, what we’ve learned and where we’re going! SO AWESOME. 50, wow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 49 - Engaging with the Mayor

August 14, 2018 14:00 - 28 minutes - 64.8 MB

Most people don't realize that Gilbert, Arizona has a female mayor. We're working to change that! Mayor Jenn Daniels joins us on the Government Gone Digital podcast to talk about her experience engaging with residents online, especially through videos, such as Gilbert's Emmy-nominated Digital State of the Town and Carpool Karaoke series. You'll also have the chance to hear first-hand what it's like being a full-time mayor and mom in the modern world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Episode 48 - New Website, Who Dis?

July 31, 2018 14:00 - 25 minutes - 57.4 MB

Gilbert’s website gets a makeover to help make it easier for people to connect with Gilbert. From search-centric navigation to featuring video prominently on the homepage, find out how our redesign process resulted in a more customized experience for our visitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 47 - Managing Online Feedback

June 26, 2018 07:00 - 27 minutes - 63.4 MB

Responding to negative comments on social media can help turn bad experiences into positive ones. In this Government Gone Digital episode, hear examples of how Gilbert, Arizona's approaching customer care online and the power of responsiveness. You'll also gain insight into Gilbert's online engagement and social media strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 46 - Carpool Karaoke

June 05, 2018 14:00 - 18 minutes - 41.4 MB

Get the story behind Gilbert, Arizona’s Carpool Karaoke videos! Check out this Government Gone Digital to learn what goes into producing a Carpool Karaoke video, and how they help build invaluable community engagement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 45 - Meeting Residents Where They Are

May 22, 2018 07:00 - 26 minutes - 59.5 MB

Different residents have different needs. Are you meeting them where they're at? Check out this episode to learn about different tools and platforms Gilbert, Arizona is using to reach residents, including Nextdoor, social media, Gilbert 311 and an open data portal. Also, you'll have the chance to learn about Gilbert's new experience with Amazon Alexa, providing residents with the latest news and events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 44: Kansas City and Open Data

April 01, 2018 00:00 - 27 minutes - 63.7 MB

The City of Kansas City, Missouri joins us on Government Gone Digital to talk about the importance of open data in local government. Find out how they got started, how they're making their data sets accessible to everyone and how they're seeing the data being used by residents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 43: ADOT & 24/7 Customer Care

March 18, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 68.5 MB

What does 24/7 customer care look like? Find out in this episode of Government Gone Digital as we talk with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) team about using social media to help drivers in real-time. Also, learn how they're incorporating pop culture into road signs to keep drivers safe AND entertained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 42: Making the Transition from Traditional to Digital Marketing

March 06, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 69.2 MB

Are you still relying on traditional marketing to reach your residents? Listen to our latest episode to hear about Gilbert Water Conservation’s journey from traditional to digital marketing and what the results have been. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 41: Facebook Changes

February 18, 2018 00:00 - 17 minutes - 39.7 MB

Facebook recently announced some major changes coming to the News Feed algorithm, making it harder for users to see new content from Pages. Check out this Government Gone Digital episode to learn about these changes, the implications for government organizations and how to make sure your residents are still getting the latest news and updates! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 40: Online Community Engagement

February 06, 2018 19:18 - 29 minutes - 66.3 MB

What are the best ways to get direct feedback from the community? Learn more in this podcast episode about how Gilbert, Arizona is using tools such as SeeClickFix, Nextdoor and an interactive open data portal to make it easy for residents to engage with their local municipality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 39: Digital State Of The Town 2018

January 23, 2018 14:49 - 23 minutes - 52.9 MB

In this Government Gone Digital, hear about the creation of Gilbert, Arizona's 2018 Digital State of the Town with special guest Mayor Jenn Daniels!This year's State of the Town features Life in Gilbert, with a unique look at what a day is like for our mayor, town manager, residents and business owners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 38: Creating Culture Through Learning and Development

December 05, 2017 00:00 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MB

Company culture starts with Learning and Development! Listen to this Government Gone Digital episode for ways Gilbert, AZ is making changes in L&D to create more engaging and empowering new hire orientations and trainings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 37: SPARK Game Jam - Fall 2017

November 28, 2017 00:00 - 29 minutes - 67.2 MB

With the world relying more and more heavily on technology, it's imperative that students know how to code. That's why Gilbert, AZ hosts SPARK Game Jam, a junior high and high school coding competition twice a year. Learn more about our Fall 2017 competition and tips for starting your own student coding initiative by listening to this episode.Links for this episode:https://sparkappleague.comhttps://invention.si.edu/https://waymo.comhttps://engineering.asu.edu/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Episode 36: Changing The Culture

October 20, 2017 00:00 - 22 minutes - 52.4 MB

We know that many government cultures can be rigid, making it difficult to make an impact. It doesn't have to be that way! Listen in as we discuss the evolution of the Town of Gilbert’s culture and how your own municipality can become a place where employees thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 35: That's Not How The World Works

October 17, 2017 14:18 - 29 minutes - 68.1 MB

Tired of hearing “this is how we’ve always done it”? So are we! The world is innovating and government shouldn’t be an exception. Listen in for our discussion on why government needs to be changing with the rest of the world and steps you can take to break out of the mold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 34: The Most Prosperous City

October 10, 2017 21:08 - 25 minutes - 58.9 MB

Episode 34: The Most Prosperous City by Gilbert Digital Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 33: International Podcast Day

September 30, 2017 15:07 - 18 minutes - 42.9 MB

Episode 33: International Podcast Day by Gilbert Digital Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 32: Five Years Of Gilbert Digital

September 19, 2017 17:41 - 21 minutes - 50.1 MB

Celebrate 5 years of #GilbertDigital in the latest episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 31: Social Media - Digital Lobby Experience

September 05, 2017 00:00 - 28 minutes - 65.7 MB

Learn about how to tidy up and present yourself through social media in our latest episode with special guest Chris Hsiung from Mountain View, CA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 30: Social Media, Customer Service & TSA

August 08, 2017 00:00 - 24 minutes - 55 MB

You don’t have to be perfect on social media. Find out what we mean on our latest episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 29: National Sunglasses Day

July 25, 2017 00:00 - 32 minutes - 73.4 MB

Find out how to use trending holidays, like #NationalSunglassesDay, to engage your community through video and on social media in a creative way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 28: Open Data with Purpose

July 11, 2017 00:00 - 27 minutes - 62.9 MB

How do we get a handle on the explosion of data? Find out in our latest episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 27: Discover Gilbert

June 28, 2017 00:00 - 26 minutes - 59.8 MB

Gilbert is growing! Find out how we’re focusing on tourism in our latest episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 26: When And Why To Use Video

May 31, 2017 00:00 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MB

When you feel short on resources how do you decide if you need a video? Check out our latest episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 25: What Is What Works Cities?

May 17, 2017 00:00 - 29 minutes - 67.7 MB

How are US cities improving their use of data and evidence to problem solve? Find out in our latest episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 24: Government Social Media

May 08, 2017 00:00 - 30 minutes - 69.7 MB

Let go of your fear and embrace social media! Find out what we mean in our latest episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.