IDENTIFY YOUR AUDIENCE
Focus on community leaders— that is, members of the community whose opinions and actions
tend to influence others—as a specific target audience. This group can directly and indirectly help
you promote your campaign and maximize the educational value of the campaign. These prominent
members of the community are well-respected individuals who are part of the local leadership (either
formal or informal positions of leadership) and often speak out about important issues. Remember,
all campaign communication and materials should refrain from making any political endorsements or
statements.
Who are the community leaders you want to reach?
e.g. city or county elected / appointed officials
e.g. community / civic groups, Rotary, Kiwanis,
Lyons Club, Chamber of Commerce
Decision makers
Local business owners /
Leaders / Influencers
e.g. school board, administrators, PTA, PTO,
college/university personnel
e.g. local radio and TV on-air
personalities, sports stars
Education Leaders Local Celebrities
Magazines and newspaper editors,
local bloggers and authors
Simply someone whose opinion you
and other community members trust