Post on 13-Apr-2017
RTPI #walesplan16 / @pps_walesEngagement in the digital age
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The core principles of engagement haven’t changedcc: marc falardeau - https://www.flickr.com/photos/49889874@N05
certainly hasThe way people communicate
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The reality
The challenge
Trust in our leaders and institutions is falling cc: muffinn - https://www.flickr.com/photos/26445715@N00
The opportunity
Authenticity - done well - is hugely important cc: muffinn - https://www.flickr.com/photos/26445715@N00
Taking an approach that focuses on the audience can help you reach the silent majoritycc: Z Carlos - https://www.flickr.com/photos/81522259@N04
What are we waiting for?
Doing social
Where the conversation usually starts... cc: Jilligan86 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/73001873@N00
What tools shall we use?
Doing social
Where the conversation usually starts... cc: Jilligan86 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/73001873@N00
What tools shall we use?
Who’s going to do the work?
Doing social
Where the conversation usually starts... cc: Jilligan86 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/73001873@N00
What tools shall we use?
Who’s going to do the work?
What if we’re criticised?
A better place to start
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What are we trying to achieve?
A better place to start
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What are we trying to achieve? Who are we trying to engage?
A better place to start
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What are we trying to achieve? Who are we trying to engage? What networks are they part of?
A better place to start
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What are we trying to achieve? Who are we trying to engage? What networks are they part of? Where do they ‘hang out’?
Answer these questions first…
Digital engagement tip #1
Listen to what people are sayingcc: Marc Wathieu - https://www.flickr.com/photos/88133570@N00
Digital engagement tip #2
New networks abound – build links with themcc: Biker Jun - https://www.flickr.com/photos/69223375@N00
Online communities
Digital engagement tip #3
Others will tell your story well
Digital engagement tip #4
Use data to shape your work
Digital engagement tip #5
Post content frequently. And aim for your target audience
Summary Good engagement principles
still apply Get to know your audience Be human, helpful and respectful Get involved!
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ben.lowndes@ppsgroup.co.uk / @blowndes / ppsgroup.co.uk
Thank youcc: Fey Ilyas - https://www.flickr.com/photos/28968923@N08