What advantages does social media provide to government officials?

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With the vast usage of social media, anyone can interact with others efficiently and speak his mind. Do you think that government officials are also making good use of it?

Zain ul Abidin · Accepted Answer

Using social media, a government entity can interact with citizens in a more personalised and accessible manner.

Muhammad Usama · Answer

One of the most significant advantages of social media is that it enables governments to share critical information in times of crisis.

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It can also allow agencies to reach people and communities on platforms they already use

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Social media allows governments to use experts to share health, science, and expert information.

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Government agencies are seeing a two-fold benefit from using social media for citizen engagement: not only are their citizens better informed, but the agencies themselves are better understanding the needs of their constituents, resulting in a happier overall community.

Grant Ely · Answer

Social media represents a unique opportunity for government entities to create an engaged citizenry

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Government agencies benefit from social media because it allows them to quickly determine which messaging resonates best with their target audience.

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Muhammad Usman Javed · Answer

To spread the influence of US foreign policy, the State Department uses the same social media platforms as well as Flickr.

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@zain_ul_abidin1 Yes, government interacts with the public in a very personalized manner

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@muhammad_usama11 Agree, people are available any time on social media apps

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@muhammad_usman_javed1 Thanks for sharing a helpful comment

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@andrew_phil yes, you can create your expertise in any of the filed

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@albama_linn It is a powerful way for sharing the right content with the public

What advantages does social media provide to government officials?

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