Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

According to a 2015 Microsoft study, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. So, how do you stand out? How do you communicate effectively? How do you not waste time?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2017

According to a 2015 Microsoft study, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. So, how do you stand out? How do you communicate effectively? How do you not waste time?

Communication 40

Communication PowerPoint Headline Slides 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Ning, which lets you set up your own custom social network, has attracted attention for its ability to create communities that are more functional than those created through competing services from Google and Yahoo listservs. Recently, Thom Clark, Gordon Mayer, and Demetrio Maguigad did an email interview with me.

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Ning Interview Practice Community 76

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By translating these lessons into the nonprofit context, we can gain valuable insights into crafting campaigns that inspire participation rather than simply grab attention. This engineering insight became his headline: “At 60 miles an hour the loudest noise in a Rolls-Royce comes from the electric clock.”

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Lesson Fundraising Digital Test 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2012

In preparation, I’m doing a pre-recorded skype interview with Robin as a back up for a live interview. Also, you need, as Jan Gordon points out in the skype video interview, to know the audience’s content consumption patterns and interests. It requires attention to detail and delivering value.

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Social Media Content Practice New York City 107

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 10, 2012

While no one supports wasteful public spending or abuse of power, the cases that grab headlines and provoke legislation are actually far from the norm. spending precious time and resources searching for, interviewing, hiring, and training new candidates in the face of cyclical employee turnover. Life happens. Things change.

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Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

Site Insights: 10 most visited pages on the site, top 10 referring sites, and top 10 exit pages (How can you improve the content on pages where you are loosing people’s attention?). topic, draft headline, and bulleted ideas to expand on. Spotlight/Profile, Interview. Change 2 homepage slideshow items on the website.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

The tag trended on Twitter, capturing the attention of many new visitors to the site to read and to take action on changing federal policy about supporting younger farmers. For example, in August, 2011, when an freak Earthquake hit the east coast, they shared photo of some lawn chairs being turned over with the headline, “Earthquake Damage.”

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Measure Policy Social Media Green 97

Qgiv

JANUARY 6, 2022

A press release can be the perfect attention-getter for your organization. The headline is a single line that entices readers to keep reading and shares the most important information contained in the press release. Your headline should be catchy, informative, and include keywords that make it easy to search for. Sub-headline.

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Press Template Headline Nonprofit 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2007

I joined LinkedIn in 2004, but I only recently actually completed my profile and given some attention to adding people to my network which now has what one friend say "a crap load of contacts." Maura interviewed me for a story on Women and Blogging over the summer. How might I harvest this contact in the future?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

The Bridgespan Group interviewed more than 45 people to better understand how some of America’s most innovative cities are using hard data and evidence to steer funding decisions and set priorities. It is based on in-depth interviews and discusses factors of most concern to users. This report is from The Bridgespan Group.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

It still requires a lot of attention, staff time, management and promotion." You can learn a lot about that more through this informative interview by The Buzz Bin with Steve Bridger on the Buzz Director. Perhaps there is a lot to learn from headline writing skills. Check out the introduction video for more.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

For example, when NWLC’s Vice President for Health and Reproductive Rights, Judy Waxman, was interviewed on MSNBC in a story about the failings of the individual health insurance market when it comes to women, we ran special ads on keywords we thought people might search for after watching the piece.

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Grant Google Case Study Search 31

Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

For example, when NWLC’s Vice President for Health and Reproductive Rights, Judy Waxman, was interviewed on MSNBC in a story about the failings of the individual health insurance market when it comes to women, we ran special ads on keywords we thought people might search for after watching the piece. 2) Pay attention to quality scores.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 5, 2020

This event was headlined by a collection of awesome comedians who came together to produce a massive telethon that was ultimately able to raise thousands of dollars. In addition, these streams are akin to live performances in that they keep people’s attention and allow for the message of the nonprofit to be amplified.

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Ideas Fundraising Online Virtual 95

Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

They get people’s attention, not through scaremongering or telling even more lies—they are direct and honest, appealing to just about anyone who will listen. For 15 minutes the nonprofit conducted interviews with first responders and medical staff while providing live updates.

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Social Media Resource Marketing Media 109

Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

You can listen to my interview with Jensine on the Big Vision Podcast website, or on iTunes. A lot of attention on team, it's probably the hardest thing because you have to keep getting out of your own way. Tags: Big Vision Podcast interview. I've posted an edited transcript below.

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Voice Global Saudi Arabia Journal 69

DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Without in-person events and amid increased competition for attention online, being able to reach, engage, and convert new donors online effectively is critical. Let’s explore a few ways that this site promotes engagement through creativity and attention to detail: Responsiveness. Top Nonprofit Website: Darien Nature Center.

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