Mission FWD: Transition Edition – Tracking the First 100 Days

Top News from GovExec

2025 has been off to a wild start. GovExec’s sites set an all-time single-week traffic record: Multi-million pageviews and over 20+ stories a day!?

This tops the first week of the COVID-19 crisis. Let that sink in: More people are reading our sites now than when the world shut down.

With so much change and uncertainty in the air, we can’t stress enough how important it is to establish your brand as a steady and trusted partner. Agencies are looking for stability and efficient solutions. Prove to them that you are the right ally to drive their mission forward.?

Now, we’ve made it even easier to engage your audience among our breaking news, events, and insights. Reach out to [email protected] to learn more!

• Since President Trump's inauguration, breaking news has been hitting the Federal sector every day. We’re tracking it all, including AI, pay and benefits cuts, and OPM’s deadline to end remote work. Keep up with the latest on our Transition channel. Federal decision-makers are swarming our sites to get the news first, so now is the perfect time to invest in digital marketing.
• Today’s State and Local government leaders must be both managers and technologists, so we’ve sharpened Route Fifty’s focus on the technology that is transforming how SLG agencies serve citizens and perform vital functions. And the Governor of Iowa is taking a page out of Trump’s efficiency playbook to consolidate agencies and technology.
• In the Defense sector, WEST 2025 is wrapping up and GovExec’s teams from Defense One, Forecast International, and Military Periscope are tracking all the updates, including the mounting challenges facing America’s shipbuilding plans.

GovMarket Mastery

with Susan Rose, Vice President of Strategic Insights and Content, GovExec

5 Tips to Win Over State and Local Government IT Buyers

State and Local government buyers are not an easy audience to reach. But with so many changes happening at the Federal level, many of our clients are looking to change it up. These five tips will have you speaking their language, proving ROI, and earning their trust.

One size definitely does not fit all.

Tips + Resources

• The stakes in the public sector market are higher than the Super Bowl. We have your championship-winning playbook to stay in play no matter what comes your way. Don’t settle for a field goal when you can score a touchdown.
• Washington is calling audibles, and things are changing fast. GovTribe's 2025 Presidential Transition Guide distills the data and expert research to clarify what’s coming, what it means, and how to respond effectively. Don't get stuck in a scramble.
• Data is the undisputed MVP. Learn how to harness it no matter your budget. You don't want to fumble this secret weapon.
• If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? Content that doesn’t make it in front of the right audience may as well not have been written. Standing out starts with standing up as the leader your audience needs.

Upcoming Events

STATE OF DEFENSE

Navy + Marines | March 13

Space Force + Air Force | March 20?

Army | March 27

Virtual

The U.S. is recalibrating strategies, embracing innovation, and boosting capabilities in land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.

Join senior leaders from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Space Force for exclusive insights into the future of U.S. national defense, the strategic decisions shaping its trajectory, and the challenges ahead.

Featuring:

• General Eric M. Smith, Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps
• General David W. Allvin, Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force
• Col. Josh Glonek, Commander, 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, U.S. Army
• James Holmes, Professor of Strategy, J. C. Wylie Chair of Maritime Strategy, U.S. Naval War College
• And more!

Learn what threats, technologies, and tactical decisions will shape priorities in 2025.

ATARC GITEC 2025

March 30-April 1

In Person | Kimpton The Forum, Charlottesville, VA

Hear from some of the most influential voices in the IT industry.

Collaborate with Federal IT peers on key topics like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud solutions, and data management.

Featuring:

• Mark Gorak, Principal Director for Resources & Analysis, Office of the CIO, DoD
• Derek Mueller, Cyber Security Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, CISA
• Louis Eichenbaum, Zero Trust Program Manager, Office of the CIO, DoI
• Dr. Amy Hamilton, Faculty Chair, National Defense University, DoD
• Heather Heben, COSMOS Project Manager, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, U.S. Navy
• Patrick Gould, Director, Cyber & Telecommunications Portfolio, DIU, DoD
• Jorge Laurel, Chief, Enduring Security Framework, Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, NSA
• Ankur Saini, Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, DoT
• Dr. Joseph Ronzio, Deputy Chief Health Technology, Officer Digital Innovation & Partnership, VHA
• And more!

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Contact [email protected]!