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The Regional Secretariat of Bogor City, through the Protocol and Leadership Communication Division (Prokompim), utilizes social media as a medium for public communication, focusing on the Instagram account @pemkotbogor. This study aims to analyze how the account is managed as a communication medium by the Public Relations Division and to identify the communication model applied using the Circular Model of SoMe for Social Communications (Share, Optimize, Manage, Engage). Using a qualitative descriptive method with interviews, observations, and literature studies, the research found that @pemkotbogor is managed systematically through information sharing, content optimization, account management, and public engagement. The implementation of this model has made Instagram an effective platform for disseminating government policies, promoting official activities, and strengthening the city government's positive image. Overall, the account’s management has been effective and supports two-way communication between the government and the public, though improvements are still needed in real-time interaction and creative content development to enhance engagement.

The study explores the communication strategy of the Public Relations Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) in responding to the wave of student and community demonstrations in early September 2025. This research aims to identify the strategic approach and challenges faced by the division in managing public communication during a national socio-political crisis. Using a qualitative descriptive method through observation, participation, and in-depth interviews with two informants from the division, the study reveals that Kemendagri’s communication strategy emphasized transparency, cross-institutional coordination, and the empowerment of local governments to maintain stability. The division also adopted multi-channel communication, including social media, press releases, and press conferences, ensuring message consistency and public reassurance. However, several challenges were identified, such as the sensitivity of political issues, the spread of misinformation and hoaxes, limited human resources, and the suboptimal implementation of two-way communication. The findings indicate that public communication during a crisis requires accuracy, empathy, and collaboration across institutions. This study implies that strengthening transparency, enhancing crisis communication skills, and improving digital responsiveness are essential for the Ministry’s public relations performance in future crises.