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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.
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
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
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
Think of split testing (or AB testing) like a deathmatch for ideas. It’s the best tool we have for figuring out what works
What draws people to your cause? What motivated your supporters to take their first action? What did they feel when they first donated?
Let’s be honest, this stuff is hard. Never in human history has there been a communication medium more competitive than the Internet.
Serious question. Success is more than a number. It’s an outcome. An increase in list size isn’t an end-goal; 1,000
Don’t undercut a great email by hiding it behind a poor subject line. These few words have the power to make or
Most email broadcast systems come packed with standard analytics. Just to be clear, here’s what we care about: Recipient volume This is the
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
These folks are some of the most innovative and transformative communicators in (and beyond) our movement. And they’re on a mission to help
When you hear of organizations that have amassed millions of online supporters, the first question that often comes to mind is: where
Not every email you send will find its way into an inbox. Optimal deliverability is needed to give your emails a fighting
The education system taught many of us that long words and complex sentence structures are signs of sophistication. Un-learn this as fast
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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