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To steal a mantra from our friends in journalism: don’t bury the lede. The idea might have started in newspaper offices
You might know definitively that your call-to-action (CTA) is the single-most strategic thing your supporters can do today to help your cause.
When you hear of organizations that have amassed millions of online supporters, the first question that often comes to mind is: where
Your reader trusts their own mind way more than they trust yours. No offense but it’s true. Knowing this, try to avoid
Have you ever visited a website only to notice that ads for that site seem to ‘follow’ you around the Internet? You’ve been
On the surface, it looks like the purpose of a title is to introduce the content of a webpage. But of course—you
Consider the moment before your supporter decides whether to open your email. They must sacrifice something in order to give you their attention.
Inboxes aren’t often exciting places. Neither are the majority of web pages, if we’re honest. This can work to your advantage. Your
It might seem too obvious to mention. But it’s critical that you’ve defined the objective of your email. Often, it’s to lead your
In 2025, more emails are being viewed on iPhones than any other device. The average iPhone affords us a measly 41 characters
Knowing how much or how little to say starts with being clear about your objective. Rarely is it our job to turn readers
It’s not hard to preach to the choir. Or to mount an argument so agreeable that it won’t offend or challenge anyone.
It would be a lie to claim that ‘delivery time’ is a highly influential factor in email open rates. Compared to heavyweights
There are plenty of reasons people struggle to complete online actions. Poor page layouts, confusing language, onerous forms, and too many (or too
As changemakers, it’s our job to dream up all the ways our supporters can get involved to help our cause or win
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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