COVID-19 response: Mobilizing messages
We highlight communication campaigns from eight cities around the world.
City communication campaigns
Among cities’ many urgent needs since the pandemic struck a year ago, communicating effectively with the public has been key: The challenge is not just providing basic information about COVID-19 and its effects but finding the right words and images to coax people into protecting themselves and others from the coronavirus. This is easier said than done amid widespread misinformation about the pandemic.
As misinformation about the pandemic continues to spread, this is easier said than done. But cities are uniquely positioned to meet the challenges COVID-19 presents, and many urban leaders around the world have responded with timely, accurate and empathetic messaging.
Delve into city campaigns in the below video.
Strong city communication strategies have been key for keeping residents safe and informed during the pandemic. Learn how cities in the Partnership for Healthy Cities global network have responded with colorful imagery, powerful messaging and the facts.