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Dissemination tools and exploitation strategies– Input from workshops Compiled by Joran van Aart , Elizabeth Colucci , Pauline Banks and Gabriele Abermaan 24 January 2012 Brussels. USEFUL STRATEGIES (I) Be aware of No one size fits all identify and customise approaches to target groups
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Dissemination tools and exploitation strategies– Input from workshops Compiled by Joran van Aart, Elizabeth Colucci, Pauline Banks and Gabriele Abermaan24 January 2012 Brussels
USEFUL STRATEGIES (I) • Be aware of No one size fits all • identify and customise approaches to target groups • use appropriate messages and channels • Identify stakeholders early on in the project life • collect real names of stakeholders early on • prioritise in terms of highest impact and reputation /image for project • involve them actively as partners/ associated partners • Identify and utilize synergies • utilise existing partner strengths and (high profile) contacts • use existing communication channels (e.g. Newsletter, forums, related projects, websites) • build on existing results / approaches • link databases of contacts, maximising coverage
USEFUL STRATEGIES (II) • Look at cost-efficient publication possibilities in addition to traditional physical conferences • Ejournals • Econferences / epapers • create accompanying measures like wikis and social media messages • use virtual channels for reaching large audiences • Involve target groups as much and as early as possible • engage beneficiaries interactively in workshops very early in the project life • build on already existing target groups you have been working with • consider sufficient time and resources for discussions with stakeholders
USEFUL STRATEGIES (III) • Use social media with targeted and clearly defined objectives • suitable social media for students: facebook / Tumblr / Twitter / Blogspot • suitable media for professionals: Linkedin • Use innovative methods and related technologies to attract students • crowdsourcing for improving / optimising technical aspects of websites, developing apps ... • use competitions with awards • give students the functions of “ambassadors” • Provide incentives for dissemination • Consider sustainability issues early on • decide on what you want to sustain ( which product, a method ... ) • plan accordingly
USEFUL STRATEGIES (IV) AND CHANNELS • Aspects to be considered for websites • what/how many languages for metadata for search engines only English or local languages? – consider target groups especially enterprises (local SMEs might not have the language capacity in English) • consider intended functionality of your website when planning it • consider its accessibility for target groups • Aspects to be considered for leaflets • raise interest, e.g. by using an unusual design or an unusual way of folding