Emoji 15.1 is to be released in September 2023 and will likely include a Phoenix, a Lime, two shaking heads, and many direction-specific people emojis Ahead of our 10th #WorldEmojiDay, here are sample designs for every emoji in the final draft list 👇 blog.emojipedia.org/new-emojis-in-…

It’s #WorldEmojiDay again? Already? Dusting off a piece I wrote for ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders a few years back with some time-tested ways to use emoji on your public agency’s official channels — without embarrassing yourself. 😳 elgl.org/take-your-agen…

Come on, Barbie, let’s go party. #CityHallSelfie Day is Aug. 15. 💖 (City Hall playset not included.)

What role do emojis play in government communications? 🤔 Warren Kagarise of King County, Washington shares how to effectively use them while considering accessibility, cultural nuances, and representation in his talk at #SMSsummit for Government: bit.ly/3pWvmxB

We’re only 2 weeks away from the best day of the year: #CityHallSelfie Day! It doesn't matter if you work for a town, city, county, library, special district — #CityHallSelfie Day is all about local gov pride.

#CityHallSelfie Day is for everyone — and we mean everyone. While we're waiting for the big day — Aug. 15 — we used AI to imagine how some of our favorite characters might celebrate. 🤔

Cities pulled out all the stops to welcome Taylor Swift, with tributes ranging from official proclamations to honorary titles. Warren Kagarise looks at the lessons in community engagement we can take from #TSTheErasTour. elgl.org/for-cities-and…

Swifties 🤝 public servants For ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders, I look at how Taylormania inspired creative community engagement. Think of it as “Reputation” management. elgl.org/for-cities-and…

#CityHallSelfie Day is only 1 week away! Participation is easy. No assembly required.

It's almost time. #CityHallSelfie Day is happening tomorrow! Who else is ready for the best day of the year?

Next up is Best of the Barbies. Congrats, City of Allen; City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government; Town of Bluffton; Town of Collierville; City of Comanche, OK; City of Douglasville, GA; City of Fountain Inn; City of Lancaster; City of Madras; Newnan Carnegie Library; Prairie Village; and City of Scottsdale! This is the best day ever!

We saw so many incredible posts celebrating #CityHallSelfie Day! Now we need your help to decide the People’s Choice Award: #CityHallSelfie Excellence. Cast your vote at: elgl.org/peopleschoice Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. PT on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023.

Unicode 15.1 and Emoji 15.1 have been published by The Unicode Consortium, officially recommending 118 new emoji sequences for 2023/2024 🔗 blog.emojipedia.org/whats-new-in-u…

When everyone is your audience, what can you do to ensure you communicate effectively? A good place to start is who lives in your community, & how do they communicate? Read all about it in today's #MorningBuzz by Warren Kagarise of King County, Wash. elgl.org/to-engage-acro…

If you’re stockpiling individually wrapped candy bars and your yard is home to oversized decorations, you owe a debt of gratitude to Elizabeth Krebs and a local government. Warren Kagarise traces how Halloween transformed from free-for-all to family-friendly. elgl.org/thank-mrs-kreb…

Is your agency making the most of YouTube? It's one of the most-used platforms by citizens! Check out these stats and tips from Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA. elgl.org/youtube-and-i-…

Help honor the incredible people who serve towns, cities, counties, and districts! Nominate a local gov superstar for our Top Influencers in Local Government list. elgl.org/top-influencer…

Throughout almost 250 years of U.S. history, only 10 presidents entered office with any experience in local government. On Presidents Day, Warren Kagarise looks at the connections — or lack thereof — between City Hall and the White House. elgl.org/the-campaign-t…

#CityHallSelfie Day allows those of us in public service to show humanity and humor while celebrating the work we do and the communities we serve. Warren Kagarise, ELGL's new board chair, cannot wait to see what you have in store on Aug. 15. elgl.org/whats-the-best…