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Managing the private – public relationship the role of communications Louis de Schorlemer, managing director , EuropArea. Why bother ?. EU wide public sector spending 1500 billion euro/ year. EUROP A REA. Public vs private ?. Complex decision making Not trendsetter
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Managing the private – public relationshipthe role of communicationsLouis de Schorlemer, managingdirector, EuropArea
Whybother? EU wide public sector spending 1500 billion euro/ year EUROPAREA
Public vs private? Complex decision making Not trendsetter Stable partnership EUROPAREA
Key benefits Foreseeablespendingpolicy Long termrelationship Perceived value for client EUROPAREA
Challenges Public purchasingpolicy Budget and revenue structure Transparency and public scrutinity EUROPAREA
EuropArea Shared platform for hospitality accommodating national Olympic Committee houses EUROPAREA
Communications Plan Brand / Value Proposition Business strategy Company Programs Comm. objectives Goals and messages Results/ Evaluation Target groups Activities Corporate Principles EUROPAREA
Business strategy A fair solution for all National OlympicCommitteeslooking for: - budget optimisation - increased marketing exposure - enhancedathleticcelebrations EUROPAREA
Core values You get what you pay for We work open books We engage the Olympic values We grow together EUROPAREA
Communication objectives Establish as - partner for their success - sole provider - part of the Olympic family EUROPAREA
Target Audience 30+ European Olympic Committees Institutional and corporate sponsors National/ regional authorities EUROPAREA
First level message Our job is to facilitate your success • Your national identity is preserved • Your committment is essential to succede EUROPAREA
Second level message We are a responsable partner • You getwhatyoupay for • We have no hidden agenda EUROPAREA
Thirdlevel message We are part of the family • We live by the Olympic values • We know the rules • Our committment is long term EUROPAREA
Our toolbox Door-openingwith a referee - MEMOS - BelgianOlympicCommittee EUROPAREA
Our toolbox • Face to face • Individualrelationship • Trust building EUROPAREA
Our toolbox • Corporatediplomacy • Multiple entries to decisionmaking • « What if? » approach EUROPAREA
Milestones Confirmed participation Third party sponsorship Sochi 2014 and Rio de Janeiro 2016 EUROPAREA
The unity of message We only go because we go for the long term We keep the same public face over time We are passionate about what we do EUROPAREA
Let’skeep in touch Louis de Schorlemer LS@EuropArea.com +32 479 93 92 10 EUROPAREA