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2007 Public Affairs Academy
Atlanta, GA

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Marketing in the 21st Century - Click here to Download
Synchronizing the message of a national organization is complex and requires focused effort. The communication patterns and demands of our society complicate our work. Continued success of an organization requires an integrated marketing solution. CAP National Vice Commander Brig. Gen. Amy Courter will speak to us from her experiences as an executive in a billion-dollar global marketing services company and from her decades of leadership experience in many organizations.
The National Marketing Plan and Branding of the U.S. Civil Air Patrol - Click here to download
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This will be an in-depth discussion on the strategic development of the marketing plan and the branding efforts through the plan. The branding effort will be an integrated marketing approach highly dependent on the PAO system of CAP. The plan will provide a clear strategic path with defined goals for the coming years.
How to Write a PR Plan - Click here to download
Discover the essential components included in a well rounded and effective communications plan. The importance of situational analysis before developing the plan will be discussed, as will relating the situation to the planning process.
Creating a Customer Focused Online Experience - Click here to download
People are spending more time online than ever before. Web sites are no longer “nice to have” but an important strategy to communicate and build relationships with volunteers, students, the media, partners and other stakeholders. This workshop provides the novice internet marketer with strategies that focus on the visitor’s online experience. We’ll explore Web site and email marketing tactics.
CAP Marketing Initiatives - Click here to download
As director of marketing, Col. Greenhut ensures major local, state and federal agencies are aware of who CAP is and what kinds of missions we can perform for them. He'll give a brief overview of the kinds of agencies he targets, how they are initially contacted, who he speaks to and what kind of followup is typically needed. He will tie it all into the vital groundwork laid by the PAO, and how important even the smallest press release can be to our overall marketing effort. Finally, he'll speak about the kind of planning needed for a concerted marketing effort, some of the tools available and the important part the local PAO plays in supporting the plan.
Crisis Communication 101 - Click here to download  Click here for the handout
Learn the key concepts of risk communication and a powerful crisis communication tool called Message Mapping developed by Dr. Vincent Covello. Message Mapping theories and guiding principles will be discussed, and the audience will be presented with real-world examples of Message Maps developed by federal agencies in anticipation of crises.
Weathering a CAP Crisis - Click on the sub-topic for the presentation

This panel discussion delves into the experiences of three CAP PAOs, who will share the opportunities and challenges PAOs are apt to face as a result of high-profile CAP missions. In particular, they will discuss their role in interacting with local and national media in support of the following missions:

The emergency response in the wake of Tropical Storm Ernesto, 2006
The search for aviation legend Scott Crossfield’s downed aircraft, April 2006
The emergency response in the wake of Hurricane Rita, September-October 2005
Media Relations - Click here to download  Interview Guide  Interview Tools
Find out how to get a handle on the media by organizing a communications plan and preparing to speak on camera. You will learn how the media thinks and how to develop a message to reach them. Find out what reporters want, need and expect. In addition, this course shows you how to build good working relationships with the media, a factor often overlooked but very important to maintain.
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