Connect360 recently hosted a “Couch Convo” Zoom event where a dozen nonprofits gathered on our “virtual sofa” for informal conversation and to hear how other organizations have been managing during these unprecedented times. As a recap, here are some of the ideas nonprofits have shared as ways to generate awareness, expand a community base […]
CONTINUE READINGThis will certainly go down as a memorable Memorial Day weekend, our first extended weekend since the start of COVID-19. From lockdown to re-opening, it has been a stressful few months, but we will come out of this stronger and more aware. During this pandemic, from broadcast to digital, media has been in a state […]
CONTINUE READINGRecovery is defined as “a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.” The only way for us to recover is to know how we will do it! We didn’t plan for this difficult situation but we can plan our actions for after everything subsides. In order to be in the best position […]
CONTINUE READINGWe know many of our nonprofit clients and friends are struggling now as spring fundraising efforts are cancelled or on hold. In conversations with many of these organizations we know they are trying to walk a fine line between being fiscally prudent but also understanding the need to be visible more now than ever. As […]
CONTINUE READINGEvery February Connect360 conducts an analysis of Public Service Announcement airings from the previous year to learn how the media uses PSAs and to monitor trends. We just completed our analysis of 2019 data which included over 2.5 million airings across 175 public service announcements distributed and tracked by Connect360 in 2019. Our analysis resulted […]
CONTINUE READINGWe’ve all heard the phrase, “content is king.” Although technology is always evolving and the web seemingly brings about new ways for marketers to promote their campaign messages on a daily basis, one thing remains certain; effective marketing is not possible without compelling content. As we gear up for new marketing initiatives in 2020, here […]
CONTINUE READINGOriginal article syndicated from CNN. Connect360 is proud to have the honor to help many veterans organizations with their important missions. Why do we celebrate Veterans Day on November 11th? November 11th is a special day set aside to help us honor the men and women who have done so much for us. Veteran’s Day […]
CONTINUE READINGBlog post in collaboration with Ivette Achong The U.S. Hispanic population continues to be one of the most powerful marketing segments in the country. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Hispanic population has reached 58.9 million which accounts for 18.1% of the total U.S. population. The Census Bureau is also projecting that the […]
CONTINUE READINGIn an era of heavy spending on internet advertising, a more old fashioned medium is picking up speed – out of home ads are expected to hit $38 billion worldwide, up 3% from the previous year. OOH ads are effective engagement drivers – a recent Nielsen/Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA) survey showed almost half […]
CONTINUE READING“Are PSAs still around?” “How are they doing these days?” These are two of the questions that we are frequently asked by nonprofits as we talk about the tools and strategies that can help organizations create awareness and lasting exposure for their messages. Every year, Connect360 analyzes a vast amount of broadcast public service announcement […]
CONTINUE READINGMobile marketing is one of the most rapidly changing areas in Communications and Advertising. From 5G connectivity to artificial intelligence to augmented reality, the possibilities are endless in helping marketers reach their target audiences in new, innovative and impactful ways. With all of the major changes coming for the mobile industry in 2019 and beyond, […]
CONTINUE READINGAs the year comes to a close, we tend to reflect on everything that has happened. It’s hard to sum up 2018 without thinking “more needs to be done.” Better gun laws, eliminating hate, preventing violence, understanding & combating mental health issues, addressing climate change & its devastating impact, etc. It was a year of learning […]
CONTINUE READINGDoes your organization have Gift-in-Kind revenue from a Public Service Announcement campaign? As you probably know, Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) ASC Topic 820 requires all not-for-profit organizations to recognize the Gift-in-Kind fair market value of air time donated by broadcast stations that aired their PSAs for free. This is generally not easy to do. […]
CONTINUE READINGFeatured blog post as presented by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Time Is Money: How to Measure the Value of Volunteers By Diane Knoepke Volunteers are a vital part of many nonprofit groups. But whether and how nonprofits measure the value of those volunteers varies widely. According to the International Labour Organization’s Manual on the Measurement of […]
CONTINUE READINGThink about what motivates you to engage with causes, brands and services. Now picture what motivates your mom, dad, grandparent, friend, brother or sister. Engagement is personal and a vital element to achieve your business goals. Here are a few tips to effectively engage with your audiences. Less is More – We are all time-starved […]
CONTINUE READINGWhile the “Giving Season” seems a long way off, it’s really not. Donation-related searches start going up as early as September. To make sure your organization is ready to have donors give you the once-over, here’s a short checklist of things to consider. Be sure your home page has photos or visuals of how donations […]
CONTINUE READINGMany nonprofits release campaigns during September, October and November to target key awareness months or be visible for the Giving Season. Looking ahead to this critical period, one major event we’re closely monitoring is PSA impact for the upcoming mid-term fall elections. It’s going to be a very active time with voters filling 435 seats […]
CONTINUE READINGNielsen recently released its annual ranking report of the top performing television public service announcements (PSAs) based on 2017 PSA airings. Through its encoding technology, Nielsen is an industry leader in tracking PSA usage by broadcast stations across the country. Of the 1,500 PSAs tracked by Nielsen during all of 2017, Connect360 distributed six of […]
CONTINUE READINGWhen developing a robust PSA marketing campaign strategy, the challenge – and also the opportunity – is to strike the optimal balance between broadcast TV & radio, digital & social media that not only reaches an organizations’ target audience, but also fits within budget parameters. In today’s media landscape, a blended media approach is vital […]
CONTINUE READINGLate last week Facebook announced major changes to how content will be prioritized on its news feed that will no doubt have an impact on communications professionals that are planning to run Facebook ad campaigns. Facebook’s News Feed, which appears when the site or mobile app is opened, will now favor posts shared by family […]
CONTINUE READING