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HKPC APAS Autonomous Vehicle Trial Program

client: HKPC
Expertise: Crisis Management, PR and Media

The Brief

HKPC engaged in an Autonomous Vehicle Trial Program in Fairview Park, seeking CCG’s expertise for media monitoring, communication advisory, and media engagement.

The CCG Way

CCG facilitated regular updates on the trial program’s progress and provided communication advisory proactively. The initiative also involved media and social listening for comprehensive feedback, bi-weekly status updates, and crisis scenario mapping facilitated by the Crisis Communications Guidebook (CCG). In addition, CCG held a media experience day, inviting media personnel to have first-hand experience of the program’s innovation.

Results

The successful launch of the Autonomous Vehicle Trial Program in Fairview Park included a media experience session with a HKPC spokesperson delivering key messages. This event garnered positive coverage across various channels, totaling 169 (Electronic: 11; Printed: 16; Online: 121; Social Media: 21), with a remarkable PR value of $5,641,534. The adept logistical coordination led to a smooth experience for the nearly 50 attending journalists, contributing to the program’s overall success.