On June 11, 2018, the City of Culver City extended its contract with Tripepi Smith for strategic communication support services until June 2021, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The engagement between Tripepi Smith and Culver City began in November 2016 when the marketing-technology-public affairs firm conducted a communications assessment for the City that ultimately led to a communications support agreement.
Tripepi Smith has co-led the City’s communication efforts, providing services including training staff on social media and email marketing best practices; identifying customer service and engagement opportunities; monitoring media coverage of the City on local, regional and national scales; developing relationships between the City and community organizations and local media; providing monthly reports on important community platform metrics; and advising on communications for City initiatives and during crises. Additionally, the City has enlisted Tripepi Smith for video production and graphic design services, such as guiding a voter education campaign.
“The City has focused on increasing transparency and community engagement, and the investments are paying off. Social media platforms have seen a dramatic rise in participation and reach, while content on the City’s website is being updated consistently,” said Jon Barilone, Director for Tripepi Smith. “This successful partnership is a team effort with staff, and I look forward to working with Culver City staff in the coming years.”
Under the new terms of agreement, Tripepi Smith will produce multiple press releases and a webpage for the City’s website each month in addition to the current scope of work related to social media management, media monitoring and strategic advice.
“Culver City has been one of Tripepi Smith’s greatest engagements because of the breadth of work we get to do in this community. The City has so many great stories to tell and a passionate public that engages with its government,” said Ryder Todd Smith, President of Tripepi Smith. “Cities should look to Culver City as an example of strong social media engagement and transparency initiatives. Their success is rooted in the Council and Staff’s commitment to these important principles.”
About Culver City
Culver City is a five-square-mile, urban community of 39,000 residents surrounded mostly by the City of Los Angeles but also shares a border with unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. It is centrally located on the Westside near Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles International Airport. Culver City is particularly known for its well-run public school system, “small town” charm, growing high-tech and creative economies, and a dynamic downtown that is regionally known as a destination for restaurants, live theater, and art galleries.
About Tripepi Smith
Tripepi Smith is a marketing, technology and public affairs firm located in Orange County, CA. Its clients include for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies throughout the state of California. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provide a competitive advantage for organizations seeking to leverage the Internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm also provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith clients include: City of Culver City, City of Rolling Hills Estates, City of La Puente, City of Tracy, City of Cupertino, City of Duarte, City of Millbrae, City of Daly City, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Fountain Valley, City of Paramount, Rowland Water District, Valley Water Company, California Contract Cities Association, California City Management Foundation, League of California Cities, Institute for Local Government, Renne Public Law Group, Avenu Insights and Analytics, Inland Empire Utilities Agency and Climatec Energy Services.
