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= Welcome to the Publicity Portal <br>  =
= Welcome to the Publicity Handbook =
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We all recognise the need for effective publicity and promotion of our groups and Freegle. The sections and pages in this portal offer you ideas and resources to increase your group profile and membership and grow Freegle as an organisation.


[[Freegle Media]] is the central Freegle working group that deals with 'all things publicity'. All Freegle volunteers are welcome to join this group to share and get ideas.  
This handbook gathers the ideas and resources that help you raise your group's profile, grow its membership, and grow Freegle. See [[:Category:Promotion & Publicity]] for every page in it.


Click on the blue title of each section to find links to pages of information.
[[Development Working Group]] is the Freegle working group covering all things publicity - all volunteers are welcome to join and share ideas.


== Getting started ==
* '''[[Promotion]]''' - the main hub of promotion ideas, from contacting your council to social media and PR materials. It also links to [http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Alcv-ZbjWu6vdEpEMlRfZkt3OVJscWJtak4wWi1jaUE&hl=en_GB a spreadsheet of useful addresses] where you might get your group mentioned.
* '''[[Planning a Campaign]]''' - work out your message, goals and audience before a publicity push.
* '''[[Promoting my new group]]''' - a simple checklist of what to do if you're just starting out.


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== Press and PR ==
==[[Events and Awards]]==
* [[Getting Press Coverage]] - how to get your story into the local press (there's a [[Getting media coverage|short version]] too).
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* [[Sample Press Release]] - a ready-to-adapt press release template.
* [[Live Interviews]] - a crib sheet for preparing for a live interview.
* [[Quote Bank]] - facts and quotes for emails, letters, appeals and posts.
* [[Photo call]] - a sample photo-call notice.


Freegle, groups and individuals have been successful in gaining several awards. Links and information about these can be found here.
== Events and reuse ==
* Running a local event? See [[Give and Take]] and [[Events]].
* [[National Reuse Day]] - Freegle's annual day celebrating and promoting reuse.
* Meet volunteers from around the UK at the annual [[Freestock]] get-together.


Are you thinking about holding a local event?  We have some advice to share that might help. 
Back to [[Main Page]]


Or how about meeting up with Volunteers from around the UK?  The annual Freestock event is the place for you!
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Want some quotes for a local interview, or some hints on what to expect at that interview?  Or how about finding out about Freespout, out internal newsletter, or our 2012 national publicity campaign.  You will find it all through the links here.
 
 
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*[[Climate Week 2012]] Freegle shortlisted for an award, the press release announcement here
*[[PEA Awards 2012]] Freegle shortlisted for People and Environment Achievement Community Award
*[[Live Interviews]] Crib Sheet for Live Interviews
*[[Spring Into Reuse 2012]] Press Releases
*[[Republishing]] allows your group's posts to be visible via sites like Facebook and Twitter
*[[Getting Press Coverage]] is an invaluable guide for groups looking for support from their local press
*[[Contacting Councils]] is a great idea, so here's a quick guide on how to do it
*[[Council Help]] will give you some ideas about how your local Council could help when have established contact
*[[Useful Websites]] are listed here which could be good for getting the word out online about your group
*[[PR Materials]] covers a wide range of resources, from leaflet ideas to online promotional tools
*[[Events]] that you might attend or organise - some tips and guidelines
*[[Local Funding]] might be available to fund some publicity
*[[Awards]] - information and links to photos of awards we have entered.
*[[Freegle Doodles]] - Logo doodles for special days to brighten up Freegle pages
 
&nbsp;<br> Have a look at [[http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Alcv-ZbjWu6vdEpEMlRfZkt3OVJscWJtak4wWi1jaUE&hl=en_GB this]] google spreadsheet with lots of useful addresses.
 
<br> '''Are you a new group to Freegle?''' Have a look at [[Promoting my new group]] which gives you a simple list of what you can do to attract members.
 
Lastly - please share! Other groups would love to hear about your stories and successes. So either post messages yourself on the [[Central Groups]] or let [[Freespout]] (the Freegle newsletter) know about them.
 
<br> Back to [[Main Page]]
 
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Latest revision as of 12:00, 17 July 2026

Welcome to the Publicity Handbook

This handbook gathers the ideas and resources that help you raise your group's profile, grow its membership, and grow Freegle. See Category:Promotion & Publicity for every page in it.

Development Working Group is the Freegle working group covering all things publicity - all volunteers are welcome to join and share ideas.

Getting started

Press and PR

Events and reuse

Back to Main Page

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