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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
Bolding the odd word or phrase can help skim readers catch key ideas you don’t want them to miss. It’s also great for
Segmentation gives digital communicators the power to reach the right people with the right message. The shift from a broadcast communication model to
If your action email has one job—to get your supporter to click through to a destination—then what’s the quickest way to get
You are not your audience. Five humbling words that explain why so many messages fall flat, emails flop, and web pages
Trying something risky and new? These methodologies can save you from diving in head first when it might have been wiser to test
If we want to get the most out of email, we need to make it personal. If every message we send sounds
Every time you email your supporter, you’re doing much more than delivering a message. You’re cultivating a relationship. If
Take your time. In the pursuit of saying more with less, I’ll admit—not every big idea can be reduced to a snappy soundbite.
Does this sound familiar? Back up your position with facts; the more reasons you can offer, the more persuasive your argument. Right?
I’m not saying don’t do heroic things. Keep that up! But when you’re telling your supporters a story of injustice, there’s only
It can feel intuitive to place your action form elements at the end of your page—after your theory of change. However, your supporter
There are plenty of reasons people struggle to complete online actions. Poor page layouts, confusing language, onerous forms, and too many (or too
The moment after someone completes an online action presents a critical opportunity. A well-crafted thank-you email will help cement this action as a
The curse of knowledge is a cognitive bias that leads us to overestimate the knowledge of our audience. If you allow this curse
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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