Pioneer in Local Government PR Support, Tomoyuki Sakuma, and LOCUS BRiDGE LLC Form Business Alliance
PRDESIGN JAPAN, led by Tomoyuki Sakuma, an expert in local government public relations support, and LOCUS BRiDGE LLC have formed a business alliance. This partnership aims to integrate their knowledge and skills to further enhance local governments' ability to solve public relations challenges.
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LOCUS BRiDGE LLC (Headquarters: Kitamoto City, Saitama Prefecture; Representatives: Keisuke Kurose, Hiroshi Hayashi) is pleased to announce that it has concluded a business alliance with PRDESIGN JAPAN Inc. (Headquarters: Miyoshi Town, Iruma District, Saitama Prefecture; Representative Director: Tomoyuki Sakuma) regarding support for local government public relations and city promotion.
The purpose of this alliance is to integrate the knowledge and skills accumulated by both parties in the field of local government public relations, thereby further enhancing the ability to solve public relations challenges faced by local governments. Tomoyuki Sakuma, representative of PRDESIGN JAPAN, has received the highest award in the National PR Contest during his tenure at a local government, and is active in various fields such as a public relations advisor and author.
On the other hand, LOCUS BRiDGE's local government public relations division is composed mainly of recipients of the National PR Contest's highest award and Local Government Official Awards. In the field of local government public relations and city promotion, they provide hands-on support as advisors and are also promoting the creation of a community for local government public relations staff.
Background of the Business Alliance
In recent years, local government public relations has rapidly evolved from traditional paper-based media to strategic public relations centered on SNS, video, and digital marketing. Meanwhile, challenges such as securing the expertise of 담당職員 (responsible staff) and establishing operational systems have become apparent.
In light of this situation, this alliance aims to strengthen the support system and provide more effective public relations support to a greater number of local governments by combining Mr. Sakuma's expertise with LOCUS BRiDGE's public relations skills and nationwide network.
Main Contents of the Business Alliance
Through this alliance, both parties will jointly promote business in the following areas:
1. Local Government Public Relations and City Promotion Advisory / Design
Public Relations and City Promotion Advisory
Design of Public Relations and City Promotion Strategies
Public Relations Design and Consulting for Individual Measures Across All Departments
Renewal, Improvement, and Integrated Design of Public Relations Tools
SNS Operation Support
2. Public Relations Training and Human Resource Development
Local Government Public Relations Training
Parliamentary Public Relations Training
Photography, Video Production, and Editing Software Operation Training
3. Data-Driven Public Relations Support
Introduction and Survey Analysis of Strategy and Planning KPIs
Introduction of KPIs for Individual Measures from a Public Relations Perspective
SNS Marketing
4. Regional Promotion and Branding Support
Planning for Enhancing and Disseminating Regional Charms
Planning and Implementation of Resident Participation-Type Promotions
Future Developments
Moving forward, through the promotion of joint projects by both companies and the creation of a public relations human resource network, we aim to contribute to building trust between administration and residents and establish a mechanism where "public relations backs up policies."
Additionally, by expanding community and training programs for local government officials, we will also promote the development of public relations human resources and knowledge sharing.
Support System
◾️PRDESIGN JAPAN
Representative Director Tomoyuki Sakuma
Born in 1976. From Itabashi Ward, Tokyo. Served as a public servant in Miyoshi Town, Saitama Prefecture for 18 years, holding positions in tax, long-term care insurance, and public relations. During his tenure, he self-taught public relations, design, photography, and video, leading local government public relations to become number one in Japan at the National PR Contest. Received the Local Government Official Award 2019. Retired in 2020 and became independent. Currently active in various roles as an advisor for regional revitalization at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, public relations advisor for government agencies, PR TIMES evangelist, and training instructor. Author of numerous books such as "Easy Design Techniques for Civil Servants with Office" and "Easy-to-Understand Guide to SNS Utilization for Civil Servants." Advisor for regional revitalization at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. PR TIMES evangelist.
◾️LOCUS BRiDGE LLC
COO Hiroshi Hayashi
While at university, majored in local autonomy in the laboratory of Professor Yoshihiro Katayama, former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications and Governor of Tottori Prefecture. Joined Kitamoto City Hall, Saitama Prefecture in 2010. Responsible for information policy, public relations, finance, city promotion, and hometown tax donations. Author of "A Book to Read When You Become a Local Government Hometown Tax Donation Officer" and "55 Tips for Civil Servants to Avoid Overtime." Received the Local Government Research Award Grand Prize in 2018, City Promotion Award Gold Prize in 2021, Local Government Official Award 2021, and the Prime Minister's Award at the National PR Contest in 2022.
CDO Katsunori Suzuki
After working for a private company, joined Shimada City in 2004. For 19 consecutive years from 2006, was responsible for public relations publication work. Received the Prime Minister's Award at the National PR Contest in 2016 and 2020. Has won 11 awards, including 3 special selections, and 3 Yomiuri Shimbun Awards. In addition to public relations papers, also responsible for visual design for staff recruitment exams, receiving the Excellence Award in the Communication and Net Election Strategy category at the 10th Manifesto Awards. PR TIMES Press Release Evangelist. Public Relations Researcher for the Japan Public Relations Association.
CTO Jiro Ikeda
Joined Kawanishi City Hall in 2009.
The purpose of this alliance is to integrate the knowledge and skills accumulated by both parties in the field of local government public relations, thereby further enhancing the ability to solve public relations challenges faced by local governments. Tomoyuki Sakuma, representative of PRDESIGN JAPAN, has received the highest award in the National PR Contest during his tenure at a local government, and is active in various fields such as a public relations advisor and author.
On the other hand, LOCUS BRiDGE's local government public relations division is composed mainly of recipients of the National PR Contest's highest award and Local Government Official Awards. In the field of local government public relations and city promotion, they provide hands-on support as advisors and are also promoting the creation of a community for local government public relations staff.
Background of the Business Alliance
In recent years, local government public relations has rapidly evolved from traditional paper-based media to strategic public relations centered on SNS, video, and digital marketing. Meanwhile, challenges such as securing the expertise of 담당職員 (responsible staff) and establishing operational systems have become apparent.
In light of this situation, this alliance aims to strengthen the support system and provide more effective public relations support to a greater number of local governments by combining Mr. Sakuma's expertise with LOCUS BRiDGE's public relations skills and nationwide network.
Main Contents of the Business Alliance
Through this alliance, both parties will jointly promote business in the following areas:
1. Local Government Public Relations and City Promotion Advisory / Design
Public Relations and City Promotion Advisory
Design of Public Relations and City Promotion Strategies
Public Relations Design and Consulting for Individual Measures Across All Departments
Renewal, Improvement, and Integrated Design of Public Relations Tools
SNS Operation Support
2. Public Relations Training and Human Resource Development
Local Government Public Relations Training
Parliamentary Public Relations Training
Photography, Video Production, and Editing Software Operation Training
3. Data-Driven Public Relations Support
Introduction and Survey Analysis of Strategy and Planning KPIs
Introduction of KPIs for Individual Measures from a Public Relations Perspective
SNS Marketing
4. Regional Promotion and Branding Support
Planning for Enhancing and Disseminating Regional Charms
Planning and Implementation of Resident Participation-Type Promotions
Future Developments
Moving forward, through the promotion of joint projects by both companies and the creation of a public relations human resource network, we aim to contribute to building trust between administration and residents and establish a mechanism where "public relations backs up policies."
Additionally, by expanding community and training programs for local government officials, we will also promote the development of public relations human resources and knowledge sharing.
Support System
◾️PRDESIGN JAPAN
Representative Director Tomoyuki Sakuma
Born in 1976. From Itabashi Ward, Tokyo. Served as a public servant in Miyoshi Town, Saitama Prefecture for 18 years, holding positions in tax, long-term care insurance, and public relations. During his tenure, he self-taught public relations, design, photography, and video, leading local government public relations to become number one in Japan at the National PR Contest. Received the Local Government Official Award 2019. Retired in 2020 and became independent. Currently active in various roles as an advisor for regional revitalization at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, public relations advisor for government agencies, PR TIMES evangelist, and training instructor. Author of numerous books such as "Easy Design Techniques for Civil Servants with Office" and "Easy-to-Understand Guide to SNS Utilization for Civil Servants." Advisor for regional revitalization at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. PR TIMES evangelist.
◾️LOCUS BRiDGE LLC
COO Hiroshi Hayashi
While at university, majored in local autonomy in the laboratory of Professor Yoshihiro Katayama, former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications and Governor of Tottori Prefecture. Joined Kitamoto City Hall, Saitama Prefecture in 2010. Responsible for information policy, public relations, finance, city promotion, and hometown tax donations. Author of "A Book to Read When You Become a Local Government Hometown Tax Donation Officer" and "55 Tips for Civil Servants to Avoid Overtime." Received the Local Government Research Award Grand Prize in 2018, City Promotion Award Gold Prize in 2021, Local Government Official Award 2021, and the Prime Minister's Award at the National PR Contest in 2022.
CDO Katsunori Suzuki
After working for a private company, joined Shimada City in 2004. For 19 consecutive years from 2006, was responsible for public relations publication work. Received the Prime Minister's Award at the National PR Contest in 2016 and 2020. Has won 11 awards, including 3 special selections, and 3 Yomiuri Shimbun Awards. In addition to public relations papers, also responsible for visual design for staff recruitment exams, receiving the Excellence Award in the Communication and Net Election Strategy category at the 10th Manifesto Awards. PR TIMES Press Release Evangelist. Public Relations Researcher for the Japan Public Relations Association.
CTO Jiro Ikeda
Joined Kawanishi City Hall in 2009.