Strategic Communications Sarah Green and Blythe Thomas
Discuss communication strategies that can influence policy outcomes. Learn how to develop the right story for the right audience. Leave with at least one engagement strategy. Learn from one another; share and reapply! AGENDA FOR TODAY
WHO WE ARE = Diverse experience
WHO ARE YOU?
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS Being strategic means communicating the best message through the right channels measured against well- considered organizational and communications-specific goals. GoalAudience ID External environment Key messages Channel
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS DEFINITIONS OF MEDIA
GREAT NEWS STORIES = GREAT STORY TELLING
NEWS VALUES Impact Timeliness Prominence Proximity Bizarreness Conflict Currency
CHOOSING THE RIGHT STORY Who has the most influence over your success?
CHOOSING THE RIGHT STORY: EXAMPLE
CHOOSING THE RIGHT STORY Air cover
HOW DOES SOCIAL MEDIA FIT IN?
CHOOSING THE RIGHT STORY: SMALL GROUP WORK
YOU’VE GOT THE STORY … NOW WHAT? Efficiency and effectiveness: Earned and social media Newsletter and website / owned channels Philanthropy and stewardship Advocacy / community resolutions
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE