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Inboxes aren’t often exciting places. Neither are the majority of web pages, if we’re honest. This can work to your advantage. Your
For several years, I drove a strategy at Animals Australia to send ‘thank-you’ emails to action takers that were jam-packed with followup
Great communication is not just about what you say but how you say it. Who says it also matters. You won’t always
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
Whether you’re seeking donations or actions, the formula for writing an effective CTA is pretty simple. To persuade your supporter to drop
You’ve sent your action or appeal broadcast. It went okay. But you’re not satisfied that enough supporters noticed it or recognized its urgency.
Let’s be honest, this stuff is hard. Never in human history has there been a communication medium more competitive than the Internet.
Preview text appears in most email clients in the form of a few words after or below a subject line. While it doesn’t
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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
Serious question. Success is more than a number. It’s an outcome. An increase in list size isn’t an end-goal; 1,000
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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.
Imagine you’re at a party. There are plenty of new people you could meet and talk to. There’s a guy talking himself up.
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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