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Crisis Communication

The world of public relations often gets a reputation for being filled with fluffy events and attention-grabbing parties. But PR has the ability to shape public, and political, perception in powerful ways that can change outcomes. In 2009, M3 joined the Gillespie Group's effort to bring a new City Market to Lansing. It was a long ride to the finish line, but our PR tactics reigned supreme.

Flyer Design and Copy (2)
Rally Flyer
Postcard Design and Copy (1)

After a summer's worth of rallies, postcards, advertisements and City Council meetings, M3's integrated crisis communication went on to win the votes of council members; plans for the new City Market were approved in August. M3 and the Gillespie Group also went on to win a PACE Award of Excellence in crisis communications for this project.

  • Postcard (1) and flyer (2) design for grassroots distribution from community leaders and volunteers
  • Print ad design and messaging for local publications: Lansing State Journal (3), City Pulse (4)
  • Splash page and Web site design for additional information
  • Design and packaging of media kits for media roundtable announcing the City's endorsement and plans for Lansing's riverfront
Print Ad, LSJ (3)
City Pulse Ad
Print Ad, City Pulse (4)
Lansing State Jornal Ad