An effective communications strategy requires knowing what you want to say, who needs to hear it, and what you want to change as a result.
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Unfortunately, having something important to say isn’t enough to attract media attention. Eliciting substantive coverage requires capturing reporters’ attention with good stories, well presented – and having established relationships with the right journalists.
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Policymakers are often the ultimate change agents, representing a critical – and too often untapped – audience for many nonprofits.
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Great writing can transform health and science topics into compelling documents that move people, inspire action and affect policy.
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To create change and move policy, academics and researchers need to reach beyond the media to engage people who can make a difference and generate action.
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Building an audience online requires a deep understanding of the evolving technological landscape, the ability to create compelling, original content – and a willingness to dive in.
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With a multi-lingual staff and an office in Nairobi, Kenya, we regularly develop and execute Africa-based strategic communications plans. Communicating worldwide requires working relationships with international journalists, and an understanding of social and political realities on the ground.
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Building on Burness Communications’ work with more than 300 groups in the United States and around the world, the Institute offers academic and nonprofit organizations media, policy and advocacy training along with academic coursework on advocacy, as well as coaching.