Making Data More Engaging Using Infographics Rebecca Willmer, Children’s Safety Network
edc.org What is an Infographic? Infographic by Hot Butter Studio Infographic = information graphic Complex data in an easy-to-read, visual package Snippet from “What is an Infographic?” by Consumer Magnetism
edc.org Project Goals Increase engagement of stakeholder community by… Creating sharable content that public health professionals can use in their own work Highlighting injury prevention research in an innovative way ENGAGEMENT
edc.org Reaching our Audience
edc.org Research Visual images get more shares on social media
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edc.org Process for Developing Infographics Choose Topic Research Select Data Draft in Piktochart Review Internally and Revise Send to Funder and Revise Share/ Promote Share/ Promote Collect Data on Impact
edc.org Piktochart Benefits: Low cost, themes, pre-made graphics, customer support
edc.org All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Lack of material addressing this issue Key injury topic for many states we work with Launched in September during ATV season New data released First Infographic
edc.org First draft Revisions
edc.org Somewhere in the middle First draft Revisions
edc.org Revisions Final draft Somewhere in the middle First draft
edc.org Spotlight: Heatstroke Infographic Promotion Released two weeks before National Heatstroke Prevention Day (July 2013) Reposted to social media on National Heatstroke Prevention Day during all-day #heatstroke chat Promoted in webinar Views One of our most popular posts on Facebook or Twitter Most viewed publication on our website with over 3,000 pageviews Positive Feedback Funder approval Requests from state for print version Replies on Twitter, RT from organizations with many followers
edc.org Infographics Blog Post Fact Sheets Flyer Resource Guide Interactive Map Impact
edc.org Lessons Learned Cut down amount of text by focusing on data that can be visually represented Add printable PDF version to our website Include sources as links on website For fast impact/shorter review process, make mini- infographics Include logo and web address at the bottom
edc.org Other CSN Infographics
edc.org Mini Infographics
edc.org Resources CSN Infographics Page: CSN Pinterest: CSN Facebook: Piktochart: Hubspot: Photos on Facebook Generate 53% More Likes Than Average PostPhotos on Facebook Generate 53% More Likes Than Average Post Pew Internet and American Life Project: The State of Social Media UsersThe State of Social Media Users
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