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)
Dangers of Tobacco Use
Harmful Effects of Secondhand Smoke
Cessation
Tobacco-Related Disparities
Community Engagement (2006 – Present)
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