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Social Media Policy Considerations for Government Agencies
Feature Article by Diamond Sponsor PageFreezer

The public information landscape has changed incredibly over the last few years. Whether simply engaging with constituents on a day-to-day basis or planning for an emergency, social media forms an important part of just about every communication strategy.

Pod March 3, 2025

Episode 16: CAPIO Conference Preview

Listen in while our podcast co-hosts interview CAPIO’s incoming president, Brie Anne Coleman, APR, as she shares conference highlights and insights about how to make the most of your time at the CAPIO Conference this spring. Learn about our keynote speakers, EPIC Awards, Special Awards and networking tips for our 2025 CAPIO Annual Conference being held April 1-4 in Napa, CA.

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Pod January 14, 2025

Special Edition: Behind the Scenes at the Palisades Fire

In this special edition of the CAPIO Chirp podcast, Chloe Castillo, a Deputy Public Information Officer for CAL FIRE, takes us behind the scenes of the Joint Information Center (JIC) during the Palisades Fire. From managing international media attention to balancing the multilingual and localized communication needs of the community, Chloe shares invaluable insights for communicators tackling the complexities of crisis communications on the front lines and advice for communicators looking to assist.

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Pod January 13, 2025

Episode 14
Celebrating Great Communicators

During this episode our podcast hosts interview CAPIO’s 2024 Special Award Winners. Each year CAPIO honors several individuals with distinctions including our Communicator of the Year, Rising Star, Crisis Communications Leader and Paul B. Clark awards. These awards recognize individuals who have had a distinctive impact at their agency or in government communications state-wide. We begin this interview with our 2024 Paul B. Clark recipient, Maurice Chaney, PIO for City of Roseville’s Environmental Utilities. Next, we hear from the County of Fresno’s communications team Sonja Dosti, APR, Joshua Dean and Michelle Avalos who were honored with our 2024 Crisis Communications Leader of the Year. Joshua Dean was also recognized as our 2024 Rising Star. The episode wraps with an interview with our 2024 Communicator of the Year, Kevin Strauss, Communications Manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. Congrats to these outstanding communicators! Nominations are now open for our 2025 Special Awards. Learn More

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Pod December 2, 2024

Episode 13
Working on the BIG Stage - an Interview with Chris Meagher, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense

In this episode, we find out what it’s like to work for the government…the BIG government. Chris Meagher, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense, discusses how he went from writing about sports to a position on the big stage working for the Pentagon and the White House.

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Pod September 13, 2024

Episode 12
Navigating First Amendment Audits: Strategies for Handling Audits and Staff Training Tips

In this episode of the CAPIO Chirp, we explore the growing trend of First Amendment audits and their impact on local government agencies. Ashley Metzger (1:35), consultant with Regional Government Services, shares her personal insight of audits and offers practical tips on preparation as a former water agency communicator. Next up attorney Deborah Fox (19:40), one of California’s foremost experts on First Amendment issues, provides legal insight, discussing the history and legal framework of these audits. Whether you work for a city, county, or special district, this episode equips you with the basics of how to handle First Amendment audits with confidence and the knowledge of where to look for additional training resources.

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Pod March 5, 2024

Episode 11
Your Communications Oasis - Join us at the CAPIO 2024 Conference!

For this CAPIO Chirp, we are excited to interview Thomas Christensen, CAPIO’s incoming president, about all things conference! Enjoy a sneak preview of what is in store for attendees at our May 13 – 16, 2024 event being held in Indian Wells – it’s where the desert landscape becomes the backdrop for your professional recharge.

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Pod November 15, 2023

Episode 10
Salute Your Staff: Recognizing the People Who Stand Behind Your Agency

In this episode, Scotty and Paul talk with two outstanding communicators, DeDe Cordell, Communications Manager for Yuba Water Agency, and Dan Fenstermaker, Media Services Specialist at the City of Brea. They share some awesome ways to give love and show support to their staff and creatively highlight the dedicated people and roles of their government agencies. Listen now

Pod May 30, 2023

Episode 9
What’s it take to be named Communicator of the Year?

So what does it take to become Communicator of the Year? We find out from ⁠Wendy Aguilar⁠ with the Sacramento Fire Department, who received one of CAPIO’s highest honors at the recent conference in Monterey.

Hint: be open to crazy ideas

@sacramentofire
on TikTok

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Pod April 28, 2023

Episode 8
AI: Friend or Foe?

In this episode we delve into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and public information: is AI a friend or is it a foe? This episode features three interviews with experts in the field who will share their insights on various aspects of this topic. Host Paul is joined by guest co-host Ericka Diaz, Media Analyst for the City of Agoura Hills, for this fascinating discussion on all things AI.

You’ll hear from CNET technology expert Brian Cooley for an explanation about AI. Then communications expert Tim O’Brien with O’Brien Communications will discuss the ethical concerns surrounding AI. And lastly, we’ll hear how the City of Santa Clarita’s public information office is putting AI into use, with Carrie Lujan, Communications Manager for the city.

Get ready for a fascinating and robust discussion on AI.

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