By Mimi Rasor, APR, President As we all know, COVID-19 has turned our world upside down. Life as we know it has changed, and we will feel the effects of it for a very long time. Fortunately, we are also starting to responsibly re-open and this got us thinking—what’s the best way to connect with […]
By: Matt Fickenworth, Intern Originally designed to accommodate 80,000 vehicles a day, the Brent Spence Bridge now carries 160,000 cars, trucks, ambulances and more across the Ohio River between Ohio and Kentucky. It serves as a critical connector, supporting major economic development as goods and services move along I-75 between Michigan and Florida. Re-vamping the […]
By: Matt Fickenworth, Intern When the government takes on an infrastructure improvement project, they’re required to get the public involved. They need to get public input and opinions before they can move forward. The challenge is reaching a diverse group of people across all ages, which can be tough when each generation receives their […]
By Haley Taylor Our clients often come to us with limited budgets with which to spend on communication and marketing services. We get that. When I’m purchasing a car, I don’t just walk in and say, “I have unlimited funds, please take all you want!” Our agency can and does work within virtually any […]
By Haley Taylor Rasor Marketing Communications is an award-winning, full-service communications agency in Cincinnati that also happens to be DBE, SBE, WBE and EDGE certified. What do all of those acronyms mean? The alphabet soup identifies our agency as certified to participate in multiple supplier diversity partnerships. Many projects throughout the country have requirements […]
By Laura Whitman, APR, Community Relations Consultant Many things go into creating interesting and visually-compelling communications materials. From targeted email and social media updates to newsletters, posters and handouts, strong visuals– especially photos—are an important tool for grabbing the public’s attention and clearly communicating your messages. To ensure that your project photos are […]
From speaking to reporters and other stakeholders, to writing social media posts and website content, key messages are critical to ensure you’re consistent and focused in all your communications. Key messages, also known as the foundation of public relations, are usually three clear, concise statements that demonstrate the purpose and benefits of your public works […]
A Gantt chart is most commonly used as an internal document for project management, but it can also be useful for public involvement purposes. It can be used as a quick visual overview to communicate the timing and progress of your public works project(s) to stakeholders. Here are three tips to consider when creating a […]
A well-designed project map is a beautiful thing – it can help explain a project and reinforce your brand. When you’re using maps to help communicate your project to the public, you want to make sure they’re uncluttered, clearly branded and clearly labeled. Below are a few examples of maps the Rasor Public Involvement Team […]
The email subject line is critical for your public works projects email campaigns. A well-crafted subject line can immediately grab the recipient, and engage them into opening the email. But a poorly directed subject line will result in the email hitting the trash folder. Below are tips for writing effective email subject lines. Keep it […]
