Conservation Outreach Manual Campaign Manual FINAL | страница 5

Media, continued Working with Key Influencers One of the best strategies of campaigning is to get popular and trusted individuals to deliver your message instead of you and your team. People are accustomed to hearing conservation messages from scientists and NGOs, but these same messages will be memorable and far-reaching if you use respected public figures, such as popular artists. Social Media Advice Don't create a social media channel, such as a Facebook page, unless you have an audience that is active on social media, staff with specific responsibility to maintain the page, and content planned for at least a month in advance. It is better to have no page than a poorly maintained page. TIPS: Social Media • Always use engaging images for every post. People enjoy behind the scenes images – show them your team at work, the community enjoying the environment, and of course breathtaking nature images. • Create a calendar and always have extra posts ready. Mark down important dates, such as launches, environmental days, and events. • Write with personality. Social media can be more casual and people like to feel connected with your organization • Aim for posting 1-2 times per week. • Limit how often you ask your audience for donations or likes FACE OF GRENADA To promote awareness about marine managed areas, the Grenada Fisheries Division partnered with Face of Grenada, a fashion-meets-activism contest. The models had fashion shoots in Grenada’s Marine Protected Areas, used marine-inspired makeup and pitched projects such as the marketing of invasive lion fish products. This unique partnership helped the campaign team spread their message to fashion and beauty audiences that might not hear about conservation otherwise. Face of Grenada 2015 winner Tiffany Evans. © Yuri Marryshow Conservation Outreach Manual - Page 5