Printed Materials Messaging for Sharing a Survey

If you have a newsletter, utility insert or bulletin board, you can catch folks while they aren’t focused on their screens.

Think about places where people gather or what printed materials you already mail out.

• Add a filler sheet or a printed message in utility bills.

• Hang posters or notices at public buildings such as libraries, service centers and City Hall.

• Hand out fliers at events, libraries, service centers and City Hall.

• Add a scrolling message on the municipality’s TV channel.

• Share posters and fliers with other public agencies, businesses and non-governmental partners that may be willing to spread the word.

Design something eye-catching!

• Use images if you have space.

• Use a large-enough font if it is going on a wall.

• Have a call-out box if it is inserted in a newsletter or bill.

• Be clear and to the point. 

• Make the URL prominent, and be sure people know what to do.

  • Go to polco.us/[shorturl] to join.

Example messages

Be heard! Go to polco.us/[shorturl] to give your input on [topic].

Join your neighbors on polco.us/[shorturl] to provide input on City planning. More information at [short link to city blog].