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Anil Chawla

Anil Chawla is the founder and CEO of ArchiveSocial, a civic tech company that specializes in risk mitigation and open records management of government social media. The parent company of Government Technology is an investor in ArchiveSocial through e.Republic Ventures.

Government Experience

Money in the Bank: 3 Takeaways from the GovTech Social Academy in Atlanta

The amount of learning that took place at the GovTech Social Academy in Atlanta was undeniable.

March 29, 2017
· Anil Chawla
Government Experience

4 Lessons Learned from a School District’s Social Media Controversy

Most public agencies take a conservative approach and stick to fact-based messages, while some of the most successful on social media are going edgier. Which is best?

January 30, 2017
· Anil Chawla
Government Experience

Snap This! 3 Takeaways from the 2016 GovTech Social Unconference

Emerging platforms like Snapchat and Nextdoor were hot topics.

October 17, 2016
· Anil Chawla
Government Experience

Social Media Going Sideways? 4 Tips for Staying the Course

Here are some tips to help guide your communication strategy in more challenging circumstances.

April 12, 2016
· Anil Chawla
Government Experience

Managing the Madness: The Role of Social Media in a Crisis

Crisis situations are not limited to shocking acts of terrorism or massive hurricanes. Here are some tips to help agencies manage social media in these situations.

March 11, 2016
· Anil Chawla
Government Experience

Distributing the Power of Social Media Without Losing Control

Government social media managers can employ a few key tactics to ensure oversight, and to make sure that social media distribution can be managed.

August 17, 2015
· Anil Chawla
Government Experience

5 Tips for Gaining Support for Your Social Media Strategy

Gaining the support of agency executives and others with doubts about social media's benefits can be tough, so you need a strategy to help them understand the ROI of your efforts.

July 10, 2015
· Anil Chawla
Government Experience

Moderating Social Media Comments: Clearing the Confusion

What makes a good social media policy, and how does a government communicator determine when content is in violation?

June 08, 2015
· Anil Chawla
Government Experience

Government Social Media Comes of Age at Inaugural Conference

At the inaugural GSMCON, 365 "govie" delegates gathered in a ballroom above a casino floor — and may very well have been witnessing the formal birth of a movement.

May 11, 2015
· Anil Chawla
Government Experience

Social Media is Official Government Business

Social media seems ephemeral but even 140 character tweets are part of the permanent public record. Is your agency ready?

March 05, 2015
· Anil Chawla