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How Municipalities Can Use TownSq for Community Outreach

Posted on by Taylor Kennedy

INTRODUCTION

Municipalities looking for new ways to enhance community outreach may consider using TownSq, an online software platform and mobile app designed to keep communities informed. While TownSq has traditionally been used by management companies, boards and homeowners, it has not yet been implemented by a municipality. However, the TownSq team is open to exploring how the platform can support municipal communication needs.

Here is how municipalities can use TownSq for community outreach, once the platform allows access to municipalities:

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How Municipalities Can Use AI to Test Messages for Projects

Posted on by Taylor Kennedy

ChatGPTINTRODUCTION

When municipalities launch campaigns for referendums and infrastructure projects, effective communication becomes even more important to gain community understanding and support. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool that municipalities can use to test and refine messages before beginning public outreach. This process involves creating stakeholder profiles, defining your voice, testing message variations and making sure there is accessibility across languages.

Here’s how municipalities can use AI to test messages for their projects.

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How Municipalities Can Manage and Monitor Their Social Media Accounts

Posted on by Jaimie Onasch

INTRODUCTION

According to Statista, more than 300 million people in the United States are currently active on social media. That number is expected to exceed 330 million by 2029.

When managed appropriately, municipalities of all sizes can use social media to inform and engage their citizens. It also can be used to establish meaningful two-way communications with the public, which can help you identify what’s working and what could be improved within your community.

Following are some tips on how your municipality can manage and monitor its social media accounts.

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