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3rd Government & Media - Perception & Reality Seminar
May 2, 2002
Washington, DC

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How many years of experience do you have in your current position?

%

Less than 1 year 24
1 - 3 years 28
4 - 6 years 11
7 - 10 years 9
More than 10 years 28
In your opinion, the media accurately portrays public service...
Always 1
Most of the time 11
Sometimes 62
Rarely 25
Never 2
In your opinion, how long will the post-9/11 positive media coverage of government service continue?
Indefinitely, it's still strong 14
Only a short while longer, it's waning 68
It's already over 12
Not sure 6
In  your opinion, how long will the post-9/11 public trust in government continue?

Indefinitely, it's still strong 15
Only a short while longer, it's waning 62
It's already over 15
Not sure 8
What are the primary types of stories & messages that your agency has been communicating?
Program benefits & information 32
Success stories 20
Where to get more information & help 24
Other 24
Does your agency have a branding campaign for the products and/or services it provides?
Yes, a formal effort 31
Yes, an informal effort 16
No 42
Not sure 11
What communications tactic is the most effective way for government to attract the "best & brightest"?
Advertising 13
Media relations 16
Direct mail 1
College recruitment efforts 20
Web/internet 39
Other 11
There should be a government-wide campaign to promote public service.
Strongly agree 67
Agree 26
Not sure 3
Disagree 3
Strongly disagree 1
Does your agency have a long-term communications strategy?
Yes 32
No 38
Not sure 30
Does your agency have a day-to-day tactical approach to communications?
Yes 38
No 40
Not sure 22

 

 

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