Twitter for Government

Top Stories

Twitter was an integral part of the conversation around #UNGA from the beginning. Find out how. Read more >

The National Transportation Safety Board reports on the crisis and updates the public during a crash investigation. Read more >

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan gets great engagement during a Saturday morning Q&A session. Read more >

Find out how Twitter Alerts could make the difference in an emergency. Read more >

The Basics

Everything you need to know to get started with Twitter.

Featured Best Practices

Q&A

Twitter Town Hall

A Twitter Q&A that is also broadcasted or live-streamed.

Engage Followers

Using Twitter to facilitate policy change

Twitter enables government officials and politicians to comment on news, engage with others in real-time.

Live Tweet

Why live-tweeting is important for government officials

Twitter gives politicians and their aides the ability to provide updates or opinions in real time.

Promote Content

Using photos in government Tweets

Share media to stimulate activity.

Success Stories