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How to Develop a Communications Plan. WHO - audiences and stakeholders WHAT - information needs to be communicated WHEN - establish deadlines WHY - why are you communicating HOW - tools and mechanisms BY WHOM - assign communications responsibilities. Communications Plan Elements.
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WHO - audiences and stakeholders WHAT - information needs to be communicated WHEN - establish deadlines WHY - why are you communicating HOW - tools and mechanisms BY WHOM - assign communications responsibilities Communications Plan Elements
Community at large Displaced Workers Partner Organizations Provincial Government Federal Government Politicians Local Business Audiences
Potential Investors Regional Municipalities Media Chamber of Commerce REDB Regional Economic Development Boards Labour Post Secondary Institutions Community Organization Audiences
Press Release Press Conference Media Interviews Opinion Pieces Letters to the Editor Talk Shows Tools and Tactics
Website Special Event Speaking Opportunities Media Tours Testimony Town Hall Meetings Group Faxes Tools and Tactics
Short Term - Promote Stability Medium Term - Focus on transition, services and training Long Term - Implementing Plans Communications Time Horizons
Proactive Helps control the agenda Creates positive image Avoid embarrassment Builds trust Builds confidence with partners Profiles community for potential investors Benefits of a Communications Plan