--- title: "Content Hub: How Geography and Community Affiliation Drive Engagement and What Governments Can Do to Increase Participation" description: Discover the key takeaways from our 2023 Resident Engagement Survey results and elevate your community engagement strategies. Our three-part webinar series will break down why proximity matters, how affiliation amplifies trust, and the importance of closing the awareness gap, featuring real-world success stories from state and local governments. image: https://learn.publicinput.com/hubfs/Webinar%20Series%20-%20Behind%20the%20Data.jpg --- [![PublicInput-Logo_White_200 by 32](https://learn.publicinput.com/hubfs/PublicInput-Logo_White_200%20by%2032.png)](https://publicinput.com/) - How We Help - [Create Projects & Surveys](https://publicinput.com/wp/why-public-input/create-projects-and-surveys/) - [Engage Online and Offline](https://publicinput.com/wp/why-public-input/engage-online-and-offline/) - [Run Accessible Meetings](https://publicinput.com/wp/why-public-input/run-accessible-meetings/) - [Turn Feedback Into Insight](https://publicinput.com/wp/why-public-input/turn-feedback-into-insights/) - [Track Every Voice](https://publicinput.com/wp/why-public-input/track-every-voice/) - [Who We Serve](https://publicinput.com/wp/how-we-help/) - [Local Governments](https://publicinput.com/wp/solutions-for/local-government/) - [Transit Agencies](https://publicinput.com/wp/solutions-for/transit-agencies/) - [DOTs & MPOs](https://publicinput.com/wp/solutions-for/dots-and-mpos/) - [Councils of Government](https://publicinput.com/wp/solutions-for/councils-of-government/) - [Solutions](https://publicinput.com/wp/solutions/) - [Resources](https://publicinput.com/wp/resources/) - [Blog](https://publicinput.com/wp/blogs/) - [Webinars](https://publicinput.com/wp/webinars/) - [Customer Stories](https://publicinput.com/wp/customer-stories/) - [Reports](https://publicinput.com/wp/reports/) - [Newsletter](https://publicinput.com/wp/newsletter/) - [Plans](https://publicinput.com/wp/plans/) ![Webinar Series - Behind the Data - Landing Page Header](https://learn.publicinput.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Webinar%20Series%20-%20Behind%20the%20Data%20-%20Landing%20Page%20Header.png?width=2000&height=400&name=Webinar%20Series%20-%20Behind%20the%20Data%20-%20Landing%20Page%20Header.png "Webinar Series - Behind the Data - Landing Page Header") # Behind the Data Webinar Series: How Geography and Community Affiliation Drive Engagement and What Governments Can Do to Increase Participation In November, PublicInput hosted a three-part webinar series sharing key takeaways from our [2023 Resident Engagement Survey results](https://learn.publicinput.com/2023-resident-engagement-survey?hsLang=en) to help elevate state and local government community engagement strategies. The series breaks down why proximity matters, how affiliation amplifies trust, and the importance of closing the awareness gap. Each session featured insights in action as well as real-world success stories from state and local governments. Replay the three sessions below. ## Watch the Sessions in the Webinar Series ### **WEBINAR #1:** ## **Proximity Matters: Bringing Government Closer to Residents** Discover the significance of local proximity in motivating residents to participate in the civic process. Watch this session and learn how your government agency can  strategically position engagement opportunities closer to residents' homes, driving a surge in community involvement. ### **WEBINAR #2:** ## **How to Build Stronger Relationships with Community-Based Organizations** Explore the power of engaging residents through groups and organizations they identify with. Understand how affiliations can boost public trust and willingness to participate in community engagement initiatives, shaping their perceptions positively. ### **WEBINAR #3:** ## **Closing the Awareness Gap: Strategies for Inclusive Outreach** Uncover the critical need for improved communication and outreach efforts from government agencies. Gain insights into bridging the awareness gap and ensuring residents are informed and motivated to engage on vital issues. ## Webinar Speakers ### **Tricia Thomas** Content Marketing Manager **PublicInput** ### **Jay Dawkins** Founder and CEO **PublicInput** ### **Graham Stone** Co-founder and Vice President of Government Relationships **PublicInput** ### **Brad Johnson** Assistant Professor of Public Administration **University of Nevada, Reno** ## Schedule a Demo with PublicInput #### Let us show you how governments are using PublicInput to solve every dimension of their public engagement process [REQUEST A DEMO](https://learn.publicinput.com/request-a-demo?hsLang=en) ![Publicinput-logo-whiteonly](https://learn.publicinput.com/hubfs/Logos/Publicinput-logo-whiteonly.png)       ### HOW WE HELP - [Create Projects and Surveys](https://publicinput.com/wp/why-public-input/create-projects-and-surveys/) - [Engage Offline and Online](https://publicinput.com/wp/why-public-input/engage-online-and-offline/) - [Run Accessible Meetings](https://publicinput.com/wp/why-public-input/run-accessible-meetings/) - [Turn Feedback Into Insights](https://publicinput.com/wp/why-public-input/turn-feedback-into-insights/) - [Track Every Voice](https://publicinput.com/wp/why-public-input/track-every-voice/) ### WHO WE SERVE - [Cities](https://publicinput.com/wp/solutions-for/local-government/) - [Counties](https://publicinput.com/wp/solutions-for/local-government/) - [Transit Agencies](https://publicinput.com/wp/solutions-for/transit-agencies/) - [DOTs & MPOs](https://publicinput.com/wp/solutions-for/dots-and-mpos/) - [Councils of Government](https://publicinput.com/wp/solutions-for/councils-of-government/) ### SOLUTIONS AND PLANS - [Solutions](https://publicinput.com/wp/solutions/engagement/) - [Plans](https://publicinput.com/wp/plans/engagement/) ### RESOURCES - [Blog](https://publicinput.com/wp/blogs/) - [Case Studies](https://publicinput.com/wp/customer-stories/) - [Newsletter](https://learn.publicinput.com/newsletter?hsLang=en) - [Reports & Guides](https://publicinput.com/wp/reports/) - [Webinars & Events](https://publicinput.com/wp/webinars/) © 2025 Company All rights reserved [Powered by Atlas - a B2B SaaS HubSpot theme](https://www.kalungi.com/atlas-hubspot-theme-for-b2b-saas-software) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=9024458&fmt=gif)