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"Dissent is the highest form of patriotism." - Howard ZInn

We Can’t Let Boycotts Be Dismissed as Cancel Culture, They’re Democracy at Its Finest

Cancel Culture may be a new term, but people choosing to cancel their businesses with a company in the form of a boycott has been an effective tool for activists…

By: Eric Facas

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Rally Starter: Releases New Advocacy Platform Built to Take Social Change Beyond Petitions

SAN FRANCISCO — Developed by Media Cause, Rally Starter releases digital advocacy tools to help nonprofits, advocacy groups, and community organizers better mobilize their networks to influence decision-makers and create…

By: Media Cause Team

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Thursday Thinky: Lemonade, Perspective & Screaming

We have an abbreviated edition of the Thinky for you today, but this is a good one. We touch on Covid-19 and social distancing through various lenses. We are embarking…

By: Melvin Karsenti

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Thursday Thinky: Life, Boycott & Happy Meal

As we are still getting used to what “normal” means, brands and organizations continue to be inventive to grab their target audiences’ attention. Here’s a roundup of creative strategies and…

By: Melvin Karsenti

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6 Stats to Consider When Planning Your Next Advertising Campaign

https://mediacause.com/guides-and-trainings/media-planning-checklist/Selecting platforms and placements for your advertising campaign is a fun, sometimes scary task. Platforms, ad units, and demographics are always changing and evolving. Especially for nonprofits, who don’t always…

By: Kim Anderson

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Thursday Thinky: Flag, Diversity & Daisy Chain

If you’re getting anxiety from seeing the US coronavirus numbers spike yet again, do not look at how other countries are dealing with the situation. Instead, enjoy this Thinky with…

By: Melvin Karsenti

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White space — it helps us breathe

There is a concept in design called “white space.” If you’re a designer, you know the concept well, and you probably love it. White space is the space between elements…

By: Ida Persson

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Thursday Thinky: Soap, Bias, & the Future

To kick start the month of July (2020 is halfway over!), we take a look at what’s ahead of us by highlighting campaigns that propose solutions to the covid-19 crisis,…

By: Melvin Karsenti

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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

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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

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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

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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: Ida Persson