BLH Services Communication and Outreach

Communication and Outreach

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BLH Technologies, Inc., offers a range of communication and outreach services to our clients. Our versatile staff members can meet any challenge and are adept at targeting diverse audiences through evidence-based methods and state-of-the-art technology. Our talented research, writing, editing, and graphic services staff members follow strict processes and transparent quality control procedures to ensure that each product is clear, accurate, and error-free.

What sets us apart is our ability to not only develop but also to measure our communication efforts to ensure that they have the maximum reach and produce positive intended outcomes to our targeted audience(s).

Communication Services

We conduct necessary and relevant research and analyses to ensure that the most appropriate communication methods are developed and used to meet our clients’ specific needs. These communication services include the following:

  • Literature reviews conducted using strict methodology
  • Market segmentation research
  • Focus group and audience testing
  • Personal interview surveys
  • Observational surveys
  • Media analyses
  • Literacy reviews.

Material and Product Development

BLH is a one-stop communications resource for our clients, as we have the staff, expertise, and ability to produce top-flight communication materials and products on schedule and within budget. Click on our individual resources below to find out more about our development process.

BLH’s communication professionals provide our clients with written material that is clear, concise, and set at the appropriate reading level. Our writers have varied writing backgrounds (e.g., scientific/technical, scholarly, creative). Whether you need to generate Web content or to publish a research-based article, we have a writer who can support your needs.

BLH provides both substantive editing and copyediting services to our clients. Our editors are experienced in conforming to specific style guides, including the U.S. Government Printing Office, American Psychological Association, American Medical Association, and Chicago styles. They understand the importance of accurate details and “big-picture” information. We are also adept at working with our clients to create style guides that are specific to the work being done and products being created under particular project guidelines.

Our graphic design team uses state-of-the-art design software to take your products to the next level. Our designers are experts at tailoring graphics to ensure that they capture the attention of the targeted audience(s). Whether you need an illustrative table to insert into a PowerPoint presentation or a comprehensive marketing/branding package, our design team members possess the talent to support your needs.

BLH provides culturally and linguistically appropriate translation services. The translated materials are always reviewed by multiple native speakers, and we ensure the inclusion of appropriate cultural beliefs, values, attitudes, and traditions in all our translated materials.

Many of our clients are required to follow strict clearance and printing processes. We are well versed in Federal regulations and incorporate this knowledge into our development process and overall management support.

Materials and Products Developed by BLH

Section 508 Compliance

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act was put into effect to ensure full access to federally funded programs, including Web site content, for those with visual impairments. BLH is able to design, test, maintain, and update Web sites and Web-based materials to ensure that they comply with all Federal mandates, laws, and regulations.

Outreach and Dissemination

Our outreach and dissemination approach encompasses a thorough review of a client’s mission and intent for its communication materials and products. BLH managers work closely with the client to determine the targeted audience(s), identify technical experts to help develop the content, and select the appropriate methods to reach the intended population(s). We excel in outreach and dissemination methodologies for hard-to-reach and disparate populations. Our dissemination strategy involves researching the most effective ways to deliver voice, print, and electronic communications, publications, and products by using the following:

  • Training and educational workshops
  • Webinars
  • Conference calls
  • Public service announcements
  • Social networking sites
  • Exhibit design, development, production, and transport
  • Clearinghouse Services

Evaluation of Communication Efforts

Evaluations are integral in communication efforts to ensure that those efforts are relevant and innovative, reach the intended audience(s), provide the appropriate messages, and are designed to affect and increase positive outcomes. BLH regularly conducts evaluations to ensure that our products meet these standards.

Communications Training

BLH provides our clients with training in proven communication techniques to better organize their thoughts and ideas, engage their targeted audience(s) more effectively, and deliver messages succinctly and persuasively.

Event Management

BLH recognizes that conferences, meetings, events, and workshops are a primary means by which Federal agencies communicate their mission, initiatives, priorities and goals to constituencies within the Federal government, the scientific community, business, education, and the general population. BLH’s group of Certified Meeting Planners are experienced in providing conference and event logistical support, for meetings, webinars, and symposia to groups ranging in size from 10 to 2,500. Our services include:

Online meeting management system that allows customers to communicate meeting requirements, view participant information, and interact with participants online
  • Management and production of webinars
  • Production of interactive CD-ROMs, video production and streaming, webcasting, voice or audio streaming
  • Video conferencing
  • Budget preparation and monitoring
  • Travel and lodging coordination and reimbursement
  • Site selection and negotiation
  • Vendor selection
  • Exhibit and poster session coordination
  • Speaker and facilitator recruitment and management
  • Audiovisual support
  • Development and production of an array of print and electronic meeting and collateral materials
  • On-site staffing at conferences and events
  • Videotaping, notetaking, and verbatim transcription services
  • Agenda development
  • Preparation of evaluation surveys to assess event effectiveness
  • Preparation and production of meeting summaries, minutes, and proceedings
  • Development and distribution of letters of invitation and thank-you letters

  • Establish goals and objectives and determine audience
  • Develop budget and timeline of support activities and deliverables
  • Provide comprehensive conference services
  • Design and Administer online registration systems

BLH also offers e-conferencing as an enhancement to the services we already provide. BLH operates an online meeting management system that allows customers to communicate meeting requirements, view participant information, and interact with participants online.

  • Conduct planning activities with sponsors
  • Develop promotional materials and meeting Web site
  • Conduct facility search and contract for services
  • Develop meeting agenda and identify topic/content
  • Develop meeting materials
  • Prepare media information and press releases

  • Manage registration and all onsite activities
  • Liaise with facility and vendors for ancillary services
  • Provide presenter support
  • Support Press room