Looking to spread the word about your National Prevention Week (NPW) event? Even a simple engagement strategy can successfully draw attention to your event. There are many ways to promote your NPW event—from traditional media outreach to social media engagement and local word-of-mouth. Use our promotional tools, organized by topic, to reach the right people in your community. Tap Your Community Explore ways to promote your NPW activities within your community. Tap your “inner circle” first, then expand to broader groups, like your mayor’s office, with a request to issue a proclamation about NPW. These resources will help you get started. Tips for Getting the Word Out (PDF | 271 KB) Tips for Writing a Proclamation (PDF | 215 KB) Sample Proclamation (DOC | 143 KB) Get in the News News stories about your organization, event, or how your prevention efforts tie to NPW are great hooks for the media. Before you reach out to the media in your community, check out some tips and templates and use our sample radio scripts for further exposure. Tips for Working with the Media (PDF | 318 KB) Tips for Writing an Op-ed/Drop-in Article (PDF | 207 KB) Sample Radio Scripts (DOC | 128 KB) Sample Media Alert (DOC | 103 KB) Sample Press Release (DOC | 106 KB) Get Visual Another great way to capture widespread attention is through a video public service announcement (PSA). Learn more about developing and disseminating successful video PSAs. Tips for Creating Your Own Video PSA (PDF | 557 KB) Go Digital Consider distributing promotional messages or images through multiple social media outlets—especially if you hope to involve youth or young adults. Here are some tips to get you started. Tips for Social Media (PDF | 301 KB) Sample Social Media Messages (DOC | 110 KB)