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Bridging the Gap: Tools for a Successful Outreach Program June 19,2012
Heidi Corcoran Planning Analyst and Community Service Liaison
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS A Case Study of the MnPASS Express Lanes
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Overview
• Primary elements for public outreach
• Roles
• Strategies
• Lessons learned – Case study of MnPASS Express Lanes
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Introduction
We have the idea…now
what?
Get out into the public
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Engaging the Public
Information/Feedback
Create a steering
committee
Attend meetings
Refine
Create focus groups
Learn the needs of the community
Implement
Develop a marketing plan
Disseminate information
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Public Outreach Defined
• What is the purpose? – Public relationships
– Business partnerships
– Building rapport
– Maintain positive brand image
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Public Outreach Defined
• Create a strategic plan – Define challenges
– Determine goals and objectives
– Provide direction to implementers
– Grassroots marketing and public outreach play a key role
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Primary Elements
• Supplies
• Communication skills
• Education
• Visual Aids and dissemination materials
• Passion to connect and learn
Tools for success
• Local demographic
• Location for greatest impact
• Specific companies or events
Determine strong networks and target markets
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Public Outreach Tools
•Fact sheets/Newsletters •Website •Brochures •Chamber Memberships
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Public Outreach Tools: Videos
• Videos are valuable – Generates attention
– Engages public interaction
– Provides additional visual aid
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Tools are essential!
Instill and maintain a
positive brand image through
education!
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Know your role!
• Several roles for MnPASS – Marketing team
• MnDOT
• Frank Wilson & Associates
• CDM Smith
– Implementers
• CDM Smith
• Frank Wilson & Associates
• Cofiroute, USA
• MnDOT
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MnDOT as an Implementer
Same logo and consistent message!
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Grassroots Marketing Defined
• On the ground…what does it take? – Establish and maintain business partnerships within the
surrounding communities
– Business partnerships = valued relationships
– Coordinate events
– Take initiative to gain speaking opportunities
– Establish positive brand image with local advocates
• Transportation Management Organizations
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Strategies
• Develop a detailed overall marketing plan
• Create incentives – Promotions
• Expansions to the project
• On-going promotion for outreach events
– Promotional items (who doesn’t like free stuff?)
– Active transponder on the spot
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Lessons Learned
• Point of Purchase – Make it effective
– Create a measurable success
– Strong relationships enhance this effort
• Tracking event success – Brochure distribution
– New accounts
– Foot traffic
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Lessons Learned
• Determine the Value of Events – Recurring
• Corporations
• Minneapolis Skyway locations
– Seasonal
• Festivals
• Farmers Markets
• Annual/Semi-annual meetings
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Conclusion
• Continue to revisit the foundation of outreach – Start with the idea
– Information/feedback and refinement
– Create marketing plan
– Disseminate information
• Consistent messaging
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships/partnerships
• Positive brand image