“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 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 READINGIn spite of the popularity of smartphones, TV-connected devices, tablets and digital wearables, more Americans tune into AM/FM radio than any other platform. Ninety-three percent (93%) of U.S. adults 18 and over are listening to radio, according to Nielsen’s second quarter 2017 Comparable Metrics Report. With so many listening to radio, that means radio public […]
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 READINGConnect360 recently conducted a survey of Public Service Directors at TV and radio stations across the country regarding their PSA delivery and usage preferences. The results revealed the following: Television: • 90% of respondents indicated a preference for receiving PSAs digitally (either via digital delivery or by visiting a digital platform). The remainder noted combinations […]
CONTINUE READINGVideo is projected to own more than 80% of all web traffic by 2019 and is proven to increase conversions by that same percentage. Leveraging your video production dollars on the right Internet content providers to reach your target audiences is crucial to a marketing campaigns success. How best to leverage your video to deliver […]
CONTINUE READINGConnect360 was proud to sponsor a webinar in tandem with the Chronicle of Philanthropy this past Thursday, September 28th. The live event focused on “Getting Started with Corporate Partnerships” for nonprofit organizations and was a tremendous success, with over 500 paid registrants. Of those, more than 400 remained online and participated for the entire hour-long […]
CONTINUE READINGBased on a recent analysis, we may have a possible game-changer for nonprofits: using public service announcements (PSAs) as a donation tool. In reviewing public service campaigns that had spots with both a “general” as well as a “donate” call to action, our findings revealed 30% of the stations used the donate spot. A general […]
CONTINUE READINGAs a Millennial, I have heard my fair share of opinions about my generation. Some feel we are self-absorbed and let’s face it; all of those selfie pictures aren’t helping to shift these beliefs. However, research proves there may be more to us than you think. The Millennial Impact Report from 2014 showed 84% of […]
CONTINUE READINGThe following post is a collaboration between VolunteerMatch and Connect360 Multimedia. The U.S. Hispanic population continues to be one of the most powerful demographic segments in the country, both in terms of population size and amount of charitable donations. Moreover, 42% of the U.S. Hispanic population are millennials, which makes for a vital demographic in volunteer engagement. National […]
CONTINUE READINGThe following post is a collaboration between VolunteerMatch and Connect360 Multimedia. Millennials are one of the most talked-about demographics in the marketing industry. With over $600 billion in annual spending power, they are a major force driving our economy. “How to market to millennials” is a catch-phrase Connect360 Multimedia hears many times over from nonprofits. […]
CONTINUE READINGPSAs With “Direct Appeal” Can Receive Air Play It has long been known that Public Service Announcements (PSAs) that ask for donations don’t usually fare well with the media. We have always counseled nonprofits to end with a softer approach, like “for more information” or “to learn how you can help” along with the nonprofit’s […]
CONTINUE READINGAccording to eMarketer, 2017 will provide a major milestone for digital advertising; for the first time, digital advertising will surpass that of TV! There was a time not too long ago when digital advertising was all about banner ads, text ads and promotional emails. Not any more. Today’s digital age focuses on content marketing, relationship […]
CONTINUE READINGConnect360’s Return on Investment for PSAs distributed in 2015-2016 continued to be exceptional! We last calculated the relationship between the Earned Media Value broadcast campaigns received and what clients spent in 2014. What we found then was that almost all campaigns received over $100 of donated media for every $1 spent distributing, tracking, and measuring […]
CONTINUE READINGPublic service campaigns now have more channels for being seen and heard. Are you embracing it all? Traditional PSAs (television and radio stations) still deliver a big bang for the buck. In addition to driving huge impressions, they provide sustained exposure – staying on air 3 to 6 months, up to a year and beyond, […]
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