Management of Communications to Support providing a framework for a positive atmosphere
- How to neutralize negatives and turn them to positives, whether internal or external.
- How to coordinate communications/PR to concentrate on possibilities, not obstacles.
- How to reducing/eliminating inappropriate, negative leaks
- How to use PR to motivate and support the organization and its members, no matter how grim it gets.
- How to use PR as buffer for coaches, players owners, and the whole organization, countering negative press and, if they occur, any and distracting leaks to the press
- How to use communications as a problem solving discipline, as there is no Teflon, even for the formidable, as "you cannot not communicate."
- For Players: "How to deal with the media" presentations and seminars
- For team: Internal/external communications, rapid response and "damage control" PR
- For fans: develop inexpensive, high impact Internet strategies
Communications Events and Strategies
- Kickoff Luncheon programs, including luncheon booklet, emphasizing achievements, history, expectations, and page on supporting team’s emphasis for the year, whether about on the field, facilities, or in the community).
- Motivational and inspirational presentations, seminars, and workshops
- Development of PR “leave behinds” and “hand-outs”.
- Permanent response process to media reports and stories.
- Additional communications resource materials
- A “Real Deal” PR Plan to conform to your PR needs.
- A PR listening strategy “on-line” for fan and media feedback
- Avoid the colossal PR blunder of saying stadium & revenue are for player salaries
- Develop 4-Fold Celebration PR outline for the game of football, the NFL, the team, and the fans.
- How to maintain fan emphasis, and player attracting and not turning away fans.