Local newsrooms are exploring partnerships with community creators to share stories in new, mobile-friendly ways. This shift opens opportunities for deeper engagement and fresh storytelling formats.
With Social News Desk’s Nextdoor integration, local publishers and public sector communicators now have the tools to engage authentically, listen intentionally, and build lasting trust.
See how schools and universities can add social media archiving software to their tech stack for compliance, crisis response, and communication efficiency.
A panel discussion from Social News Desk featuring K-12 and Higher Ed communicators Robyn Chastain and DeAnn Hays as they share best practices, workflows, and tools to simplify and improve social media management in education.
Discover why social media archiving is essential for schools and universities and how it supports compliance, trust, and accountability.
When every second counts, the clarity and coordination of your message can be the difference between order and chaos.
Here’s what public sector communicators need to know for using AI as part of their workflow.
Discover how K-12 schools can turn social media into a powerful tool for enrollment and community-building—with the right strategy and tools.
SND users can now pause all scheduled and automated posts – making social easy to manage when breaking news or emergencies happen.
Discover how government communicators and agencies can streamline large-scale social media management across multiple departments and client accounts with proven strategies and real-world examples that ensure consistency and compliance.
You can now automate both Facebook photo and text posts in SND, saving you time and giving you more room to experiment.
SND’s Social Summary Report offers a fully customizable reporting experience that puts your most important insights front and center.
Nextdoor has become a vital channel for local news and public information. Here’s how Social News Desk helps communicators connect with communities.
Discover the must-have features every agency should consider in a social media posting platform—and see how Social News Desk delivers them.
News moves fast. AI helps you keep up—faster captions, fresh ideas, your voice intact. It’s a tool, not a replacement.
Discover practical strategies and tools to simplify social media management while staying compliant with public records requirements through effective archiving.
Media Publishing & Automation is now available within SND to automatically publish videos and images to all of your social media channels.
Government social media strategy requires more than just posting updates—it demands smart workflows and compliant tools.
Stout Factor Marketing was considering hiring a full-time employee to manage social media, but with Social News Desk, they saved time, reduced costs, and delivered even better results for their clients.
In this webinar Sarah Loyd from SND will provide practical strategies to keep your community informed and reassured throughout severe weather events.
Social News Desk was built with agencies in mind, offering tools you need to manage multi-client workflows efficiently and securely.
Threads is now on track to match X (formerly Twitter) in daily app usage. We offer takeaways about how to capitalize with your audience.
From agencies to government teams, SND Dashboard streamlines your social media workflow.
Meta has officially confirmed that Page Managers should not include links within a post’s caption.
In this webinar Sarah Loyd from SND will explore practical strategies and tools to streamline social media management.
Instagram hashtags can effectively amplify your posts, enhance brand visibility, and showcase campus life.
In just 45 days, KSAT turned 2 followers into 2,000+ on Nextdoor—driving millions of impressions with zero extra effort, thanks to Social News Desk.
Automate repeat content with recurring posts—perfect for reminders, promos, and evergreen updates.
Ready to dive in? Grab your Bluesky handle, sync it with SND, and start sharing your school’s story without all the extra work.
Jessica Henderson uses Social News Desk to save time, reduce stress, and manage emergency communications more efficiently for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Instagram is making a major update that could change how creators and brands think about Reels.
Discover how the Town of Little Elm streamlined social media collaboration, improved quality control, and empowered their team using Social News Desk’s Approvals feature—and why your organization might benefit, too.
Archiving social media posts is essential to comply with the Public Records laws. Discover what, why, and how to archive your social posts.
By leveraging its hyperlocal nature and built-in trust among neighbors, government communicators can effectively reach their targeted audience during times of crises.
SND’s integration with Nextdoor provides schools with a robust toolset to monitor and engage with their communities.
SND Archive is the easiest way to archive posts and stay compliant.
In this webinar Sarah Loyd from SND and Jason Hwang at Nextdoor discuss best practices and tools to streamline your content publishing.
Social News Desk and Nextdoor are teaming up to help local news publishers reach neighbors across the country. Read on to learn about the opportunity, benefits, and how to get started.
Unlock the power of Instagram’s algorithm with Social News Desk’s Dashboard, offering key metrics, reports, and scheduling tools to help you stand out and succeed!
SND now supports alt text entry for 6 social networks.
In this webinar Sarah Loyd and Alesha Meadows share insider tips, tools, and strategies to help government agencies, schools, and universities maximize their video content for impact and engagement.
In this webinar, Sarah Loyd and a panel of seasoned experts discuss the challenges of managing social media for a government agency or school district with a small team
Social media is a powerful way for governments to build trust, and with Social News Desk, managing engagement and navigating the dos and don’ts becomes much easier.
X and Bluesky have joined platforms like Meta and YouTube in adding dedicated vertical video feeds.
Social News Desk’s Dashboard tracks key engagement metrics, helping organizations assess their social media presence and adjust strategies.
Learn how you can create Instagram content that looks its best, whether in the feed or on your grid.
Learn all about the social network that’s exploding in popularity, Bluesky in our webinar recording and transcript.
New to Bluesky? Considering getting started? We have some things to keep in mind as your agency establishes a presence and weighs options. 💡
After TikTok’s brief ban on January 19, how should communicators move forward?
Bluesky isn’t just a new tool; it’s a chance to reclaim journalism’s roots of trust, transparency, and direct connection with readers.
From replying to comments to moderating discussions, Inbox streamlines your workflow so you can engage with your audience effectively and efficiently.
Explore top 2024 social media resources for higher education from Social News Desk, including webinars, eBooks, and templates to elevate your institution’s digital storytelling strategy.
Manage posts, engage with audiences, and track performance on Bluesky seamlessly alongside your other social media platforms.
As 2024 comes to a close, Social News Desk is proud to share the most impactful strategies and insights we’ve learned from expert government and public safety professionals.
As 2024 comes to a close, here’s a roundup of this year’s most impactful resources for school administrators and educators looking to elevate their social media storytelling.
Warm up your social media calendar with clever Winter-themed and holiday ideas drawn from our thousands of customers around the USA.
A recent report delivers eye-opening insights into how influencers are altering how we consume, trust, and engage with news.
Seamlessly manage your data, customize your workspace, and collaborate with your team with SND Reporting.
Using an agency page and SND’s exclusive integration, a school can engage easily with the local community on the Nextdoor platform.
Join SND and an expert communicator from the Genesee School Districts as we delve into the art of crafting compelling social media stories for K-12 schools.
Genesee’s primary and secondary schools rely on SND to save time, stay on top of breaking news, engage parents with great content and bring multiple users into the process safely.
Dive into Threads with these tips to enhance your experience, from creating your profile using Instagram to automating posts with Autopilot in Social News Desk.
We’re excited to announce that Threads is now supported in Autopilot! Learn how you can get started today.
Not so short: YouTube has announced a major change to their Shorts. On Oct. 15 YouTube will allow users to upload three-minute Shorts, an increase from the
Get ready to enhance your emergency response capabilities and ensure your municipality is prepared for any situation. Take the first step towards more effective, data-driven emergency management.
Learn how to take advantage of the full potential of Reels and incorporate them into your social media strategy.
The City of Socorro uses Social News Desk to simplify posting for field teams and leverage data to show the value of its social media work.
Election Day is coming soon – make sure your social media game plan is ready to go.
How do you know when is the best time to post? SND has a few tools to help you maximize your content’s impact.
MTSU employs SND’s easy collaborative features to foster communication and content sharing across departments.
Leverage the power of storytelling on social media to engage higher ed audiences effectively and achieve your university’s marketing goals.
LinkedIn has more than a billion users worldwide, with 230 million in the U.S. alone. It’s been around for more than 20 years, and has
Trying new things is essential for social media success because those who push boundaries and experiment with their content are the ones who make the biggest impact.
Learn strategic ways to use social media to boost civic engagement, encouraging more public involvement and dialogue.
Now that Meta has shut down Crowdtangle, social media managers are relying on Search and Listen from SND.
Sweetwater tames a chaotic social media landscape and gains control over their content with SND’s organizational tools.
Get a first-hand account of how SND helped Charlotte County, Florida level up their emergency response during Tropical Storm Debby.
We break down how Threads decides which content to show users, and what you need to know about its AI system.
Instagram Collabs offers a fun and innovative way for universities and schools to boost their social presence.
The City of Mont Belvieu leverages SND’s Search and Listen and in-depth analytics to connect strongly with every corner of the community.
Use tags to categorize content and track campaigns on social!
How cities and towns can use Instagram Collabs to connect with their communities and uphold transparency.
Branded content, also known as paid partnership ads, can be your key to reaching the next level of campaign success.
Take a deep dive into Search and Listen, a social monitoring tool that supports Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram and Nextdoor offered by Social News Desk.
The new and improved interface makes it easier to create and edit posts across platforms, and comes with tons of new features to streamline your social media workflow.
Using SND Approvals can help municipalities coordinate across departments.
Facebook and Instagram Stories are a quick way to boost your engagement, reach and even gain more followers. Here’s 3 quick and easy tips to start posting today.
Discover how Boerne’s communications team uses SND to empower individual departments and maximize their social media budget.
Discover the secrets to maximizing your Social News Desk experience with our detailed how-to articles for the SND Dashboard.
Join SND and Jason Hwang from Nextdoor to explore SND’s exclusive integration that allows for effortless publishing and search and listen on Nextdoor.
Whether you’re looking to beef up your weekend posting schedule or share content across multiple pages, SND Autopilot can help!
You can now schedule posts on the SND Post mobile app – and more!
Explore 5 government digital transformation trends and best practices for modernizing public services and operations.
Maximize engagement in higher education with proven social media strategies that connect students, faculty, and alumni.
Learn how government agencies can apply social media analytics for strategic insights and more impactful communication.
Social News Desk is bringing you more ways to showcase your content with new features for On Air.
Social News Desk now offers a new way to reach more users on Instagram: Collabs. Learn how it works!
The SND browser extension is designed to make your life easier by enabling quick creation and scheduling of posts.
Learn how your business, government agency or municipality can communicate more effectively with local residents through advanced Nextdoor use.
Save time creating post content with Social News Desk’s new AI Assist feature! The new AI Assist is now available in our Beta Post Composer.
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