According to MuckRack, 86% of journalists are OK with a follow-up email within one week of the first pitch.
Here are tips on how to write an effective follow-up email to beat reporters, without being too pushy.
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In municipal governance, it is important for local officials to not only implement new initiatives but also to assess their success and impact on the residential and business communities. Effective measurement provides valuable insights, allowing municipalities to refine strategies, allocate resources efficiently and demonstrate accountability.
Here’s how municipalities can measure the success of their initiatives.
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Municipalities typically develop strategic plans for a 3-to-5-year period, after which the plan must be updated. Part of this process is addressing the diverse and changing needs of residents and businesses, and that requires active community engagement.
Here’s how municipal governments–namely, villages, towns, cities and counties–can engage their communities to develop and update their strategic plan. Continue reading “How Municipalities Can Engage the Community for their Strategic Plan”