Publicity Publicly communicating your accomplishments
In our town, many people don’t understand what Rotary is all about What the heck Is Rotary? You may have the same problem
A Club Publicity Strategy Create a small committee Focus on the results of your clubs efforts Communicate with the public directly Build relationships with local media Follow up, Follow up, Follow up GetRotary.org Movement
Create a Small Committee Publicity Chair (Press Releases) – Website/Bulletin/GetRotary Editor – Social Media Editor (In Meeting) – Social Media Editor (Programs) – Social Media Editor (Special Events) – Photographer
Focus on Results New Generations: Scholarships, RYLA, Interact Vocational Service: Business/Employee of the Year Club Service: Rotarian of the Year International Service: Building Bathrooms in a South African school Community Service: New drinking fountain at a park
Communicate with Public & Media Public (Facebook & Twitter) Weekly: Programs, Club newsletter, Meeting highlights Monthly: Special events, Scholarships, Special Speakers/Programs, Gifts Media (Phone, , Facebook & Twitter) Monthly: Scholarships, Special Speakers/Programs, All Gifts with Photos Quarterly: Large gifts, Community & International Projects
Build Relationships w/ Local Media Ask your membership who can introduce you to news directors THEN call them and take them to lunch Provide Press Releases via & twitter Comment and converse with local news media on facebook and twitter Have members who have strong relationship with media submit your news releases
Follow up, Follow up, Follow up Send your release to news media Call the person to make sure they received it Ask them if they can run your story/release Follow up with a thank you for running The squeaky wheel gets the grease!
The GetRotary.org Movement District and worldwide move to educate the public about Rotary. Primary Focus: Stories about how Rotary benefits the your community Secondary Focus: Club accomplishments
The GetRotary.org Campaigns Website: Events, Article Submission Facebook: Events, Comments and News Newsletters, Club Accomplishments Radio: 1400 Radio Spots in Jan-Feb Traffic: $120,000 Google Grant driving thousands of visitors per month.
Using GetRotary.org - Training Webinar: First Saturday of every month Invitations are s to club board members Required to obtain a username & password Covers: Publishing articles, galleries & events
Publicity Resources – After Event Thank You Letter.docx – Information Press Release.docx – Publicizing The Event.docx – SAMPLE CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT.docx – Ten Media Tips.docx
Thank you!