It doesn’t matter if you’re writing an email, a blog post, or a tweet—the full gamut of attention-seeking and attention-keeping tactics apply. Social media takes this to the next level. Not only is the content volume of...

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Segmentation gives digital communicators the power to reach the right people with the right message. The shift from a broadcast communication model to a tailored communication model demands new ways of thinking. This comes with its own...

A token is a little snippet of encoded data that identifies a supporter and can be attached to links in your email broadcasts. When someone clicks on a tokenized link from an email to your website, your...

Who are your supporters? And what do they need from you to reach their potential as star advocates or loyal donors? You might be sitting on thousands (perhaps millions) of data points that could answer these questions...

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 SEO. But in order to preserve impact, use bold words sparingly. It’s tempting to...

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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. Sometimes there really is a lot to say. Still, there are better options than trying...

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