Transcript Document

Presented by:
Jennifer Cofer – American Lung Association (ALA)
Claudia Flores Rodas – The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
Overview
The Groundwork
The Campaign
The Vote
Laying the Groundwork
 Community Education (2006 – Present)
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Dangers of Tobacco Use
Harmful Effects of Secondhand Smoke
Cessation
Tobacco-Related Disparities
 Community Engagement (2006 – Present)
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Coalition Building
TFL Grantees (Youth, Colleges, Priority Populations)
Smoke-Free Events
Strategic Sponsorships
Partnership Building
Laying the Groundwork
 Media Campaigns
 TV
 Radio
 Outdoor
 Print
 Social Media
Laying the Groundwork
 Evaluation & Research Data Briefs
 Air Quality Monitoring – New Orleans
Air Quality in New Orleans Smoky Bars and Casinos is Hazardous (2011)
 Tourism Survey
A 100% Smoke-Free Policy in New Orleans Would not Negatively Affect
Tourism (2012)
 The Louisiana Smoke-Free Air Act Impact
The Impact of the Louisiana Smoke-Free Air Act on the Economy of
Louisiana State and Orleans Parish (2012)
 Air Quality Monitoring – Smoke-Free Alexandria, Louisiana
Air Quality in Alexandria Bars Improved After Enactment of 100%
Smoke-Free Ordinances (2013)
 Lung Function Study
Play it SAFE Study (2014)
Smoke-Free Week
 Smoke-Free Week 1.0
 July 21-25th, 2014
 Generated ? news stories
 Partnered with Councilwoman’s Office
 Smoke-Free Week 2.0
 November 11 – 19th, 2014
 Generated ? News stories
 Held in conjunction with APHA and the ordinance introduction
Smoke-Free Week
 Smoke-Free Week Press Conference
 Smoke-Free Second Line
 Smoke-Free Bar Events
The Campaign
 Coalition Partners
 Roles & Responsibilities
 Dealbreakers
 Media Campaign
Key Coalition & Community Partners
 American Cancer Society
(ACS)
 Louisiana Cultural Economy
Foundation (LCEF)
 American Heart Association
(AHA)
 Louisiana Comprehensive
Cancer Control Partnership
(LCCCP)
 American Lung Association
(ALA)
 Americans for Nonsmokers
Rights (ANR)
 Campaign for Tobacco-Free
Kids (CTFK)
 Louisiana Public Health
Institute (LPHI)
 March of Dimes
 Ochsner Health Systems
 The Louisiana Campaign for
Tobacco-Free Living (TFL)
Teamwork:
Roles and Responsibilities
Education/Advocacy
Community education
Earned media
Paid media
Community events
Public Opinion Poll
Indoor Air Quality Results
Lobbying
Lobbyists – Direct
communication w/ Council
Calls to action
- Robo calls
- 1-888-ICAN
- Email alerts
- Facebook ads
Dealbreakers
 Determined at BEGINNING of the campaign
 In Writing
 Unified Message
Campaign Branding
Campaign Branding
Campaign Outreach
Campaign Activities
 Pelicans Game
 APHA conference
 LGBT event
 Breakfast Roundtable
 Smoke-free Week
 Prayer Breakfast
 City Proclamation
 Change.org petition
 Bayou Classic
 Petitions
 Smoke-free Secondline
Rally
 Database (from support
cards)
Reaching Musicians: Partnerships
The Vote
Strong Council Sponsors
• On Message
• Well-informed
• Accessible
Breaking News: “New Orleans Passing
Sweeping Smoking Ban” The Times
Picayune
 January 22, 2015
 7-0 Unanimous Vote
What’s Next
 Mayor Landrieu signed the smoke-free ordinance into law on
January 30th
 Enforcement will be conducted by the City of New Orleans
Health Department and the Office on Safety and Permits
 Implementation is set for April 22nd
 Continue to watch bills to weaken the ordinance
In Closing…..Final Words
Campaign Tips
CAMPAIGN TIPS:
Keys to a Successful Advocacy
Campaign
 Tell the Story
 YOU tell the story until you can get workers to tell their own.
 Build Strong Partnerships
 Build partnerships with organizations that reach your targets.
 Stay on Message
 YOUR messages
 Expect the Unexpected
 Prepare your coalition and council supporters on opposition arguments
and tactics.
 Be prepared to respond quickly.
QUESTIONS