Webinar: Managing Public Trust in the Age of Social Media + Misinformation
Thursday, April 16, 2026
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. PST 

$97

Public trust is one of the most valuable assets an agency has and in today’s digital environment, it’s also one of the most fragile. Misinformation spreads within minutes. Communities demand immediate clarity. Agencies are expected to be transparent, timely, and human, even when the situation is evolving and incomplete. 

This webinar gives leaders and communicators the tools, confidence, and frameworks needed to navigate that reality with intention instead of anxiety.


Inside the webinar, we will cover:
Why your concerns about social media are valid and manageable. We'll break down the risks (both real and perceived) and what you can actually control. 

How public trust is earned, lost and rebuilt. Understand what your community expects today and how trust is shaped long before a crisis.

How to use social media as a leadership and trust-building tool. Shift from “avoid it” to “use it strategically,” even if you’re not the one posting.

How to reduce misinformation and fill the information vacuum. Learn how to respond early, often, and with clarity, without fueling speculation.

How to support and empower your communications team. Policies, approvals, workflows, and structures that reduce risk and increase speed.

Who Should Attend: 
  • Chiefs, directors, command staff 
  • City and county leadership 
  • Government communicators and PIOs 

Anyone responsible for shaping public communication If you manage risk, lead teams, or speak to the public — this session will support you. 

What’s Included:
  • Access to the replay for 30 days  
  • Certificate of attendance (as requested)

About Hartwood Communications

Jenny Weekes brings more than 20 years of experience in government communications, including two decades as a fire service Public Information Officer. She now runs Hartwood Communications, where she trains government leaders and communicators nationwide in modern communication strategy, crisis communications and social media. Jenny is a graduate of FEMA’s Executive Public Information Officer program and a trusted educator within the government communications community.


www.hartwoodcomms.com

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