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The Town is undertaking a review of traditional communications tools used to connect with our community to ensure community needs and expectations are being met, and to ensure we are aligned with municipal best practices across the Region and Greater Toronto Area. This review connects with the Town's 2022 - 2026 Strategic Plan - Action26 under the pillar of "Modernizing our Community" and priority of "Rethink the way we Communicate".
What is a traditional communication tool?
A traditional communication tool refers to any method or device that has been used historically for communication purposes. These tools have been used by humans for centuries before the advent of modern technologies. Some examples of traditional communication tools include:
Postal Mail: Sending letters and packages through postal services for long-distance communication.
Telephone: A device used for voice communication over long distances through wired or wireless networks.
Fax Machine: A machine used for transmitting documents electronically over telephone lines.
Radio: Broadcasting and receiving audio signals for information and entertainment.
Television: Transmitting and receiving visual and audio signals for broadcasting programs and news.
Newspapers and Magazines: Printed publications for disseminating information to a wide audience.
Face-to-Face Meetings: Direct communication between individuals or groups in person.
These traditional communication tools have played a significant role in human interaction and information exchange before the digital age.
Some examples of TOA traditional communication tools:
Direct mailouts (planning notices, construction notices, Councillor Ward Newsletters)
Printed newsletters (Ajax Today)
Radio promotions of initiatives (Ajax Fire 12 Days of Holiday Safety)
Television ads (election ads at cineplex facilities)
Brochures (trail maps, community safety support resources)
Activity guides (55+ Community Recreation Guide)
Public Open Houses (POH) and Public Information Centres (PICs)
Program education booths at festivals and events
Council and committee meetings
Mobile signs along high traffic areas
Promotional signage at facilities (posters, stand-up banners, etc.)
Print ads in newspapers/magazines
What is a digital communication tool?
Digital communication tools are technologies and platforms that enable people to communicate, collaborate, and share information electronically. These tools have become essential in modern work and personal life, offering various ways to connect with others regardless of geographical distances. Some common digital communication tools include:
Email: Electronic mail is is one of the oldest and most widely used digital communication tools. It allows users to send messages, documents and files to other over the internet.
Social Media: Platforms like Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram and LinkedIn serve as digital communication tools for social interaction, networking and sharing updates, news, and multimedia content.
Video Conferencing: Tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet enable virtual face-to-face communication through video and audio calls, making remote meetings and collaboration possible.
Webinars and Online Events: Platforms like GoToWebinar, Webex Events and Zoom Webinar enable hosting and participating in virtual seminars, conferences and training sessions.
Blogging and Microblogging: Tools such as WordPress, Medium, and Twitter serve as platforms for publishing and sharing written content, ranging from long-form articles to short updates.
These digital communication tools play crucial roles in personal and professional communication, fostering collaboration, productivity and connectivity in today's digital age.
Feedback received during the review will be compiled and presented in a report to Ajax Council Fall 2024.
Community survey:
We want to hear from you! Complete the survey below by August 31 to let us know what communication tools you are aware of, which ones you find most effective and any you think we should add.
Ajax Today:
Would you prefer a hard copy of the community survey? Pick up a copy of Ajax Today from any of our community centres (Ajax Community Centre, McLean Community Centre, Audley Recreation Centre) to fill out the survey slip. Completed surveys can be dropped off to front-counter staff at the centres or Ajax Town Hall or mailed to 65 Harwood Avenue South, L1S 2H9.
Other Engagement
Feedback will also be collected through focus groups (Town's Youth Engagement Advisory Committee, Accessibility Committee, Ajax Anti-Racism Task Force and senior centres) and through surveying other municipalities.
The Town is undertaking a review of traditional communications tools used to connect with our community to ensure community needs and expectations are being met, and to ensure we are aligned with municipal best practices across the Region and Greater Toronto Area. This review connects with the Town's 2022 - 2026 Strategic Plan - Action26 under the pillar of "Modernizing our Community" and priority of "Rethink the way we Communicate".
What is a traditional communication tool?
A traditional communication tool refers to any method or device that has been used historically for communication purposes. These tools have been used by humans for centuries before the advent of modern technologies. Some examples of traditional communication tools include:
Postal Mail: Sending letters and packages through postal services for long-distance communication.
Telephone: A device used for voice communication over long distances through wired or wireless networks.
Fax Machine: A machine used for transmitting documents electronically over telephone lines.
Radio: Broadcasting and receiving audio signals for information and entertainment.
Television: Transmitting and receiving visual and audio signals for broadcasting programs and news.
Newspapers and Magazines: Printed publications for disseminating information to a wide audience.
Face-to-Face Meetings: Direct communication between individuals or groups in person.
These traditional communication tools have played a significant role in human interaction and information exchange before the digital age.
Some examples of TOA traditional communication tools:
Direct mailouts (planning notices, construction notices, Councillor Ward Newsletters)
Printed newsletters (Ajax Today)
Radio promotions of initiatives (Ajax Fire 12 Days of Holiday Safety)
Television ads (election ads at cineplex facilities)
Brochures (trail maps, community safety support resources)
Activity guides (55+ Community Recreation Guide)
Public Open Houses (POH) and Public Information Centres (PICs)
Program education booths at festivals and events
Council and committee meetings
Mobile signs along high traffic areas
Promotional signage at facilities (posters, stand-up banners, etc.)
Print ads in newspapers/magazines
What is a digital communication tool?
Digital communication tools are technologies and platforms that enable people to communicate, collaborate, and share information electronically. These tools have become essential in modern work and personal life, offering various ways to connect with others regardless of geographical distances. Some common digital communication tools include:
Email: Electronic mail is is one of the oldest and most widely used digital communication tools. It allows users to send messages, documents and files to other over the internet.
Social Media: Platforms like Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram and LinkedIn serve as digital communication tools for social interaction, networking and sharing updates, news, and multimedia content.
Video Conferencing: Tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet enable virtual face-to-face communication through video and audio calls, making remote meetings and collaboration possible.
Webinars and Online Events: Platforms like GoToWebinar, Webex Events and Zoom Webinar enable hosting and participating in virtual seminars, conferences and training sessions.
Blogging and Microblogging: Tools such as WordPress, Medium, and Twitter serve as platforms for publishing and sharing written content, ranging from long-form articles to short updates.
These digital communication tools play crucial roles in personal and professional communication, fostering collaboration, productivity and connectivity in today's digital age.
Feedback received during the review will be compiled and presented in a report to Ajax Council Fall 2024.
Community survey:
We want to hear from you! Complete the survey below by August 31 to let us know what communication tools you are aware of, which ones you find most effective and any you think we should add.
Ajax Today:
Would you prefer a hard copy of the community survey? Pick up a copy of Ajax Today from any of our community centres (Ajax Community Centre, McLean Community Centre, Audley Recreation Centre) to fill out the survey slip. Completed surveys can be dropped off to front-counter staff at the centres or Ajax Town Hall or mailed to 65 Harwood Avenue South, L1S 2H9.
Other Engagement
Feedback will also be collected through focus groups (Town's Youth Engagement Advisory Committee, Accessibility Committee, Ajax Anti-Racism Task Force and senior centres) and through surveying other municipalities.
