Public Engagement
Beyond Participation: The Power of Listening and Informing
Public engagement is the strategic process of building relationships and fostering dialogue with audiences such as communities, stakeholders, and the media. It involves proactive outreach, transparent messaging, and receptive listening that help to understand public perceptions, address concerns, and communicate clearly.
This form of engagement varies, and can be executed through channels like social media, public events, and media relations. Public engagement aims at informing, listening, and connecting with the public, whether during planning stages, design phases, or during construction.
Public Engagement Services
Communication Materials
Garver can design and develop outreach materials, engagement tools, information, presentation support, strategic messaging, branding, and outreach plans that advance organizational goals.
Media Relations and Press Releases
Garver can communicate with the public through news outlets and trusted media relations to share press releases, news releases, interviews and important updates at a corporate, division, or team level.
Stakeholders Engagement
Garver can target engagement with specific groups (e.g., business owners, advocacy groups, educators) to understand their perspectives and incorporate insights into planning, decision-making, and communication strategies.
Events and Meetings
Garver can coordinate live or schedule events requiring comprehensive planning, logistics, and facilitation — including setup, invitations, agenda development, and follow-up communications.
Community Outreach
Garver can communicate key information about a project, initiative, or issue to the public, stakeholders, or clients through strategic outreach methods such as direct mail, media engagement, and public surveys or feedback forms.
Online Engagement Platforms
Garver can engage and connect with audiences through digital platforms such as social media, websites, and community portals to share information and foster greater interaction between interested groups and individuals.
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Jon Hetzel
Transportation Strategic Communications Leader
