PR exercises

What do you know about the company? GAP company What do you know about the company?

Check the meaning of the following words and expressions: retailer subcontractor cut & run policy in training to take action pull a product supplier prohibition on child labor violation of rules Use them to make sentences about Gap.

Listening Comprehension Click on the following link to hear a story: Gap under fire over child labor lapse As you listen, make notes to answer the following questions: What is the issue with the company? What should GAP do to help the children? How were the children punished? What has GAP done to deal with the situation?

Create a PR campaign regarding the child labor scandal. Four steps in the PR campaign Situation analysis / research Goals and objectives Strategic action plan Campaign execution

Steps in the PR campaign RESEARCH Analyze the situation to find out about the potential benefits, problems and obstacles. 2. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Define the overall goal and individual objectives of your action plan 3. ACTION PLAN Define strategies, target groups, tactics, communication channels 4. CAMPAIGN EXECUTION Communicate your message

Phrases you may need…. Public support or opposition? Surveys on public opinion /  interviews / focus groups Analysis of news stories / blogs and other social media a win-win situation negative coverage by the media /damaged reputation 

Write a press release

Write a press release