Wong asks Van Auken whether OME maintains creator lists or standards
Wong asks whether OME maintains creator lists, communicates with influencers, or recommends creators to agencies; Van Auken says OME does not maintain creator lists, has coordinated with the communications team on occasion, and has not issued citywide standards for creator-based engagements.
A question to Commissioner Van Alken, Office of Mass Engagement.
On use of creators, does the OME or any office or program under its umbrella maintain the creator lists or communicate with influencers or recommend creators?
To agencies.
Thank you for that question, Council Member.
As I mentioned earlier, our primary work at OME is to talk to New Yorkers face-to-face through all the different avenues of work that we have.
On occasion, we have worked with the communications team to make sure that information about
hearings or rights or services are being communicated to New Yorkers in as many ways as possible.
It's very important to this administration that we are reaching New Yorkers in many different ways.
But I
I would have to refer you to the comms team for specifics.
Okay.
Does OME maintain creator lists, communicate with influencers?
OME does not maintain creator lists.
We have worked, we have coordinated with the comms team to work with creators on occasions, but you would have to refer to the comms team for details beyond that.
Has the OME issued any citywide standards for creator-based engagements?
Thank you for that question.
No, I don't believe so, but we can get back to you with details.
Thank you, Chair.
Thank you very much.
Councilmember Morano.