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(Not in that way). Do you ever find yourself staring at your screen, wishing the thing you are trying to write was done
It’s not hard to preach to the choir. Or to mount an argument so agreeable that it won’t offend or challenge anyone.
The needs of supporters at opposite ends of the engagement spectrum are very different. So are the opportunities. If you are tracking your
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
Don’t undercut a great email by hiding it behind a poor subject line. These few words have the power to make or
One of the hardest lessons to learn as a communicator is knowing what not to say. In a medium that forces us
Of all the ‘rules’ out there for writing page headlines, this is the most transformative. If your headline sits on a petition
Your organization and its communication style is unique. Defining it will consolidate expertise, build confidence, and help you and your co-communicators hone an
As changemakers, it’s our job to dream up all the ways our supporters can get involved to help our cause or win
Here’s how the internal dialog usually goes: “We’re torn. We see other organizations sending from individual people but how do we know if
Have you ever visited a website only to notice that ads for that site seem to ‘follow’ you around the Internet? You’ve been
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
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
Don’t wait for supporter fatigue to set in before creating a plan to mitigate it. Nice idea, right? Most of us only recognize
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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