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Imagine you’re seeing a 25% open rate on your emails. That means whenever you send a broadcast, 3 in every 4 recipients will
There are plenty of reasons people struggle to complete online actions. Poor page layouts, confusing language, onerous forms, and too many (or too
Cognitive biases are powerful mental distortions that affect the way we think and behave. They are so powerful that they can lead
If you’ve ever been annoyed by a website that stopped you from watching a video because you’re in the ‘wrong’ country ... you’re
As changemakers, it’s our job to dream up all the ways our supporters can get involved to help our cause or win
Every time you email your supporter, you’re doing much more than delivering a message. You’re cultivating a relationship. If
On the surface, it looks like the purpose of a title is to introduce the content of a webpage. But of course—you
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So you’ve cracked the code to writing a great email. The next step is to push it out to as many people
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I’m so glad you’re here. While it’s far from the most exciting, retention is arguably the most important factor in the success of
When you hear of organizations that have amassed millions of online supporters, the first question that often comes to mind is: where
You sent 100,000 emails to the wrong list... You directed people to last year’s action... You addressed everyone as “Jane”... It happens.
How tempting is it to ‘bust myths’ and confront your opponent’s ridiculous claims head-on!? Hint: very. Proceed with caution—countering false claims can unintentionally reinforce them.
However, if you can reframe the conversation, you get to own it. With a little linguistic gymnastics, you can force your opponent to use your frame.
When live exporters assert that their trade is “not cruel”, what’s the one thing most people think of? That’s right. Cruelty.
Frame Conceded:
“You won’t miss out on protein and iron by eating these plant-based foods!”
“New live export regulations won’t protect animals.”
Frame Owned:
“These plant-based foods are packed with iron and protein!”
“New live export regulations only reinforce cruelty.”
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