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Unleash the power of media relations and journalism in changing perceptions, increasing membership, and support. Dive into the world of Scouting through fun and friendship, and make a positive impact. Explore the dos and don'ts of media interactions to enhance the Scout brand. Share your Scouting experiences and shape the narrative through engaging activities.
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#SPOTTHEDIFFERENCE MEDIA RELATIONS JOURNALISM • Truth, facts and investigation • To educate and uncover • Report with public interest • Brand and key messages • Shining the spotlight • Organisation’s interest
WHAT’S THE POINT? CHANGE PERCEPTION INCREASE MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT & DONATION
YOUR TURN! FUN & FRIENDSHIP CHALLENGE & ADVENTURE POSITIVE IMPACT Using post-it notes, add your Scouting experiences to the brand zones around the room.
MEDIA DON’TS DON’T THINK ANY PR IS GOOD PR: Decide if your story is positive for Scouting DON’T REINFORCE NEGATIVE STEROTYPES:Avoid history, parades and old jokes DON’T USE ONLY ADULT SPOKESPEOPLE: Show Scouting is about young people DON’T GUESS AT ANSWERS:If you don’t know the answer, just say you don’t know DON’T LIE TO THE MEDIA: Never, never, never – it will come back and bite you DON’TGET UPSET WITH JOURNALISTS:You’ll never get good media coverage DON’T USE POOR PHOTOS: ‘Grip and grin’, unsafe activities, posed pictures DON’T BE CONCERNED:About wearing correct and full uniform – a necker will do! DON’T TRY TO HANDLE NEGATIVE STORIES: Refer to Scout Headquarters
WHAT’S THAT MEAN? BEAVER/CUB/EXPLORER SCOUTS/YOUNG PEOPLE Jargon! GSL/COMMISSIONER ADULT VOLUNTEER CHIEF SCOUT
PICS PAINT A THOUSANDWORDS GO FOR ACTION PHOTOS& DRESS FOR ADVENTURE (rather than formal ‘football team’ style shots)!
RAG RATING • Hold up your coloured cards to vote on whether the following media articles are... • RED – Off Brand • AMBER – Neutral • GREEN – On Brand
The wording promotes the Scout Brand, however the pictures do not.
Picture is not adventurous or youth lead, though key message of “more volunteers”.