Putting your church on the visitors’ map
How do we communicate? Notice boards – the building itself – external features Exhibitions - events Web presence Press and media Leaflets, printed publicity, signage Tourism websites – local Tourist Information Offices etc
Noticeboards
We are always communicating something...
Leaflets – printed publicity
What can go wrong? Your list may include some of the following: – Poor design – Lack of identity – Messy/cheap appearance – Use of clip art! – Inappropriate content
Leaflets – printed publicity Will our leaflets stand out?
Leaflets – printed publicity Develop a consistent style for publications, signage, website and publicity
Web presence
For the four weeks from 11 April to 11 May... 3,399 visits 12,059 page views 2.34 average time on site
Exhibitions - Events Victorian weekend—St John’s Bilton
Exhibitions - Events Wedding dresses – Kirby Overblow
Exhibitions - Events Angel Dinner – Ripon Cathedral
Exhibitions - Events Christian festivals
Exhibitions - Events Ecclesiastical Arts and Heritage Day – Ripon Cathedral
Press and Media
Press and Media - News Primarily people - ordinary people doing extraordinary things extraordinary things happening to ordinary people About change - something new ‘Dog bites man’ is not news BUT ‘man bites dog’ is news
Press and Media Actions speak louder than words Think Pictures!
Press and Media – the Press Release Who?What?Where?When?Why?
Press and Media
Tourism websites – local Tourist Information Offices
Tourism websites – let’s think big!