This document summarizes the results of a community engagement process conducted by the city of Hampton, Virginia. Over 30 communication methods were used to obtain input from residents, including videos, social media, traditional marketing, face-to-face meetings and surveys. The engagement process obtained over 2 million impressions and increased public meeting attendance by over 2,000%. Feedback was obtained on community needs, values and the city budget. The input was then used to shape decisions, including an approved budget without major controversies. The engagement process demonstrated that obtaining community input through diverse communication channels can lead to informed decisions that meet community needs.
42. Video Engagement Team Traditional Marketing Data Collection & Analysis Face to Face Social Networks PEOPLE inform converse Message RELATIONSHIPS RESOURCES engage feedback PARTNERSHIPS
47. PEOPLE Engagement Team Video inform converse Message “I Value” Campaign Input, Data Collection & Analysis RELATIONSHIPS RESOURCES Traditional Marketing feedback engage Social Networks Face to Face PARTNERSHIPS
48. City Intranet Articulate City Website Channel 13 Video YouTube Facebook converse
50. PEOPLE Engagement Team Video inform converse Message “I Value” Campaign Input, Data Collection & Analysis RELATIONSHIPS RESOURCES Traditional Marketing feedback engage Social Networks Face to Face PARTNERSHIPS
51. Business Cards Weekly Memos Posters Comment Cards Drop Boxes Traditional Marketing 311 FAQ Website Flyer CityPage News Release Newsletters converse
52. Business card takeaways Traditional Marketing Posters Flyer Drop Boxes Comment Cards
58. PEOPLE Engagement Team Video inform converse Message “I Value” Campaign Input, Data Collection & Analysis RELATIONSHIPS RESOURCES Traditional Marketing feedback engage Social Networks Face to Face PARTNERSHIPS
59. Face to Face Organizational Chats Meet & Greet Staff Chats Informal Chats Budget Week converse 59
63. PEOPLE Engagement Team Video inform converse Message “I Value” Campaign Input, Data Collection & Analysis RELATIONSHIPS RESOURCES Traditional Marketing feedback engage Social Networks Face to Face PARTNERSHIPS
64. Facebook Social Networks MeetUp.com Twitter Live Online Chats WordPress Blogs HRTown Square Google engage 64
72. PEOPLE Engagement Team Video inform converse Message “I Value” Campaign Input, Data Collection & Analysis RELATIONSHIPS RESOURCES Traditional Marketing feedback engage Social Networks Face to Face PARTNERSHIPS