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M-T1-MP-16 · Theme 1

Community Announcement Campaign

Distribute a time-bound public-service announcement consistently across local media so residents can act on an important community offer or change.

Where this idea came from

Playbook entry
M-T1-MP-16 · Community Announcement Campaign
Theme
Theme 1: Attraction & Visibility · Subtheme MP: Media & Public Relations
Source material
Existing checked Theme 1 guide
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M-T1-MP-16 · Community Announcement Campaign

What could this idea change?

Essential local information reaches people through multiple trusted formats, including those with limited digital access.

Could this work in our club?

  • Residents affected by the announcement, community radio and print outlets, councils and service providers, accessibility partners and Rotary campaign coordinators. Use when the information has a clear public action, eligibility or deadline.

Before you start

  • Verified announcement owner, service details, eligibility, dates and contact route.
  • Audience and channel plan including language, disability and offline access needs.
  • Approval workflow for changes, expiry, media placement and any paid disclosure.

At the end: Close unanswered enquiries, notify outlets of corrections or expiry, and compare channel response with the intended audience before reusing the campaign.

Before your club says yes

Does the idea fit?

Talk with the people it is meant to serve and check that the need is real.

Who can say yes?

Name the person or group that can approve the work, spending and any safety arrangements.

Are people protected?

Check privacy, consent and safety. Collect only the information you genuinely need.

Can everyone take part?

Check the language, format, place, technology and cost for barriers.

Are the facts and permissions right?

Check names, claims, images, quotations, partner references and Rotary branding.

How will we learn?

Note where things stand now, check in at 30, 60 and 90 days, and decide what to do next.

Worksheets for your club

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01

Communications and content planner

Use this worksheet to prepare clear messages and check the facts, permissions and approval before sharing them.

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02

Workflow and minimum-data register

Use this worksheet to map each step and keep only the information the club genuinely needs.

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