thumbs down with facebook logo

If Facebook Won’t Change, It’s Time to Divest

When Facebook was founded, it started out as a platform that was intended to build meaningful relationships and communities. For nonprofits, that provided an incredible opportunity to engage and reach…

By: Eric Facas

resist poster

Thursday Thinky: Justice, Symbols & Education

This week, we are taking a closer look at campaigns tackling racial justice. We are examining the role of symbols throughout history. We are celebrating pride on Animal Crossing. And,…

By: Melvin Karsenti

app logos on screen lit up in dark

5 Google Ads Tips for Nonprofits

Between Google Ad Grants and paid ad accounts, search ads are a key advertising tactic for many nonprofits. It makes sense after all – search ads allow you to get…

By: Stephanie Schug

Shelter in place document

Designing Governments: Accessibility and possibility.

Anyone who’s ever tried to understand a piece of “government communication,” or fill out a government form, knows the struggle: antiquated processes are combined with vague and confusing language, leaving…

By: Media Cause Team

image of police officers in riot gear

The Problem with “Defund the Police” Isn’t Policy, It’s Branding

[This post is part of a series on Marketing + Politics. Start with the primer on the role of brand marketing in politics if you’d like background on the topic.] …

By: Eric Facas

change is coming poster

A Primer for Understanding the Role of Brand Marketing in Politics

Dear Progressives,  I love your passion for creating a better, more inclusive world that serves the masses. I am proud to have worked with some of you throughout my career….

By: Eric Facas

hat with "equality" and rainbow gradient"

Thursday Thinky: Humanity, Pride & Activism

This week, the Thinky continues to amplify voices supporting the fight for racial justice while celebrating Pride month—and spotlighting the creativity coming out of the current crisis. Have a good…

By: Melvin Karsenti

Google Ad Grants

Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Google Ad Grant

Google Ad Grants represent one of the biggest opportunities in nonprofit marketing: $10,000/month in free advertising.  What is a Google Ad Grant? The Google Ad Grant program is one of…

By: Media Cause Team

black lives matter fist on poster

Supporting Black Lives

The past few weeks, we’ve taken some time to listen, learn, reflect, and strategize on next steps we can take with informed action and intention to contribute to the momentum…

By: Melvin Karsenti

We stand with you.

Racial Equality at Media Cause + Beyond

Like many others, the Media Cause team was extremely disturbed, saddened, and angered by the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. Upon seeing the news about…

By: Media Cause Team

slices of red onion

Thursday Thinky: Onions, Femcare & Fact Checking

Fresh off the long Memorial Day Weekend, we come to you with a very eclectic Thinky! Who knew that onions could be the key to enforcing social distancing? Well, Burger…

By: Melvin Karsenti

Freelancer features with people and their background

The #MCFreelancerFeature

When shelter in place orders were popping up like food trucks in 2008, we knew how business was getting done was changing. Some of the hardest hit wouldn’t be counted…

By: Media Cause Team