The digital pivot has increased reach in many ways, but in many cases it's been more difficult to achieve two-way, mutually beneficial engagement, to focus on clearly identified audiences and to be creative with event formats.

#OpenDigitalDiscussion https://twitter.com/MajorDaniela/status/1362361228169986050
We're currently in favour of a hybrid approach. We explore what hybrid public engagement projects might look like and unpack some of these issues in our 'engaging at a distance' toolkit: https://bit.ly/2MiDeWt 

We'll also be exploring this further at this year's @BeingHumanFest.
"...an over-reliance on online engagement will leave those without the means to engage with this content digitally with little or no opportunity to participate."

We also loved this @NCCPE blog last year from David Owen on hyperlocal engagement: https://www.publicengagement.ac.uk/whats-new/blog/hyperlocal-engagement-during-time-lockdown
And another great blog with practical tips from the @UCLEngage team!

https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/public-engagement/2020/03/25/distanced-engagement/
There are also some fascinating findings about digital engagement in the @audienceagents @valuingculture @ahrcpress COVID-19 Cultural Participation monitor. 👇

#OpenDigitalDiscussion https://www.theaudienceagency.org/bounce-forwards-evidence-hub/sector-evidence-digital
COVID-19 Insights | Digital

We've been gathering evidence about how arts, culture and heritage audiences have responded to online content during the crisis.

https://www.theaudienceagency.org/bounce-forwards-evidence-hub/sector-evidence-digital
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