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PR Program for Upjohn Freedox and National Stroke Association

Background: Upjohn, a major pharmaceutical company, recently joined forced with the National Stroke Association in a public service effort centered around its Upjohn's new Freedox drug.

Goal: Reduce needless deaths from stroke by standardizing treatments in emergency rooms of U.S. hospitals using a new pharmaceutical and educating the public about emergency procedures for helping stroke victims.

Objectives Publics Concerns, Needs, Interests of Publics Messages Media
-Educate patients about procedures
-Provide assurance and confidence
-Make aware of stroke threat
Americans at risk for stroke and their families -Protective of health
-Some are worried about stroke threat
-Some unsure of what to do
-Know the 3 R's (signs of stroke)
-How to get treatment
-Call doctor at first signs of stroke
-Brochures
-Stickers
-Feature articles
-Wallet reference cards
-Posters
-Health fairs
-Educate profesionals about new procedures
-Build confidence in their ability to respond
Doctors, nurses, EMS, ER personnel -Concerned with knowing latest info
-Feel responsible
-Need to know a lot about different medical problems
-Strategies for treating victims
-Stroke victim psychology, treatment
-How Freedox works, why should prescribe it
-Ads in medical journals
-Feature stories
-Brochure
-Free samples
-Conventions
-Valor awards for treating victims
-Build awarerness
-Create0 public understanding of stroke treatment
-Encourage coverage
Media
-Trade/medical journals
-National media
-Interested in current trends, innovations, human interest -Stroke is #3 killer in America--relevant to audiences
-Innovations in treatment (such as Freedox)
-What to do when stroke strikes
-Media kits
-Interviews with Dr. James Smith
-PSA on National Stroke Prevention Week
-Information about new product and program
Build positive attitudes toward Upjohn's civic responsibility
-Upjohn Employees -Want to know what company is doing
-Want to feel good about employer
-Want to be prepared to talk about Upjohn with friends, family
-Americans need to know the symptoms of stroke
How Freedom was developed and its potential
Details of work with National Stroke Association
-How employees can get involved
-Newsletter
-Meetings
-Intranet postings
-Free stroke screenings for employees
Informational packets
-Create understanding of promotion
-Encourage active support
National Stroke Association members and donors -Devoted to educating public about, preventing strokes
-Personally concerned about stroke treatment
-How cooperative camaign works
-How Upjohn supports NSA, benefits to group
-Where campaign fits into NSA's program
-Newsletter articles
-Internal memos
-Meeting presentations
-Awards dinner presentation