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FedBizBeat is our B2G blog, dedicated to providing government contractors with the latest news and information in government and industry. It is also the source for updates regarding executive leadership, content marketing, contract wins and more.
How (and why) to engage with government on social media
A search of news on "federal government" and "social media" brings up lots of headlines. Most stories have to do with security and safety. But one thing is for sure: Government is now using social media, every day. What does that mean for government contractors? It...
Execs on the Move – September 2017
Contract Wins – September 2017
Advanced Integrated Technologies (AIT) secured a spot on the U.S. Navy’s $644.1 million contract for non-complex emergent and continuous maintenance services. AECOM’s joint venture won a $928 million contract extension from the Energy Department for overseeing...
What Makes a Top Social Media Post?
Twitter's surprise announcement that they're doubling the maximum number of characters in a tweet, from 140 to 280, got me thinking about top-performing social posts. We all know that some posts outperform others. But why? What goes into a top performing post? After...
Contract Awards – August 2017
FedBizBeat congratulates the following top government contractors on their hard-won contract awards in the month of August. AECOM was awarded a potential five-year, $95 million contract for the U.S. Navy’s Environmental Restoration Program. American...
Execs on the Move – August 2017
6 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Bylined Articles
My summer reading list included catching up on some industry news, trends and best practices. It got me thinking about bylined articles. A number of GovCon media outlets publish contributed content from leaders in the industry. Writing a 600-word educational (not...
Transform Your Hidden Content into Powerful Case Studies
Everyone loves a good story. Stories connect us to others and help to convey a sense of shared understanding. Companies with great stories are more memorable and more believable than companies with generic or impersonal messages. So, it surprises me how often I hear...