Mashable launched global Social Media Day in June of 2010 as a way to recognize and celebrate social media's impact on communications. Celebrating advancements in technology, digital innovation and service improvement in government, business and education, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed June 30, 2021, as Michigan Social Media Day. 2021 marked the twelfth global celebration of Social Media Day and the ninth statewide celebration in Michigan.

Michiganders can celebrate Michigan Social Media Day by using hashtags #SMDay and #SMDayMI on social media.

2021 Michigan Social Media Day activities include:

• Share the Michigan Social Media Day blog post and or proclamation on social media using hashtag #SMDayMI.
• Watch the 'What Does #PureMichigan Mean to You' video and share your thoughts on social media using hashtag #SMDayMI.
• Connect with a friend, family member or online community and engage in meaningful conversation.
• Follow state of Michigan social media accounts at www.michigan.gov/SocialMedia.

Sample Twitter Posts

• #Michigan's @GovWhitmer proclaims June 30th as Social Media Day in Michigan! #SMDayMI Proclamation [text] https://bit.ly/SMDayMI-Text2021 and [image] http://bit.ly/SMDayMI-Image2021. Learn more at Michigan.gov/SocialMedia. #SMDay
• DYK: June 30th is the 12th global #SMDay? It is! This is the 9th year @migovernment is celebrating #SMDayMI! Learn more at Michigan.gov/SocialMedia.

Sample Facebook Posts

• Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed June 30, 2021, as Michigan Social Media Day! Check out the proclamation [text]  https://bit.ly/SMDayMI-Text2021 and [image] http://bit.ly/SMDayMI-Image2021 and learn more at https://bit.ly/3h7X2qQ and Michigan.gov/SocialMedia.

Michigan Social Media Day Resources

• Michigan Social Media Day website: http://bit.ly/SMDayMI
• Blog post promoting Michigan Social Media Day: https://bit.ly/3h7X2qQ
• 2021 proclamation text link: https://bit.ly/SMDayMI-Text2021
• 2021 proclamation image link: http://bit.ly/SMDayMI-Image202
• 2021 proclamation PDF: https://bit.ly/SMDayMI-PDF20201