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August Toolshed Tips

Nina Schwartz — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:13:27 -0500

Learn a tagline lesson from nonprofits

Bobbi Russell — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:54:39 -0500

A memorable and effective marketing tagline is often the envy of all who are looking to build their brand. Read about a number of nonprofits who got it right:

July 2008 Newsletter

Nina Schwartz — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:44:55 -0500

Welcome to GMT's monthly e-newsletter for July 2008.

Word Count: 1,375
Read Time: 5 minutes

In this issue you will find:
1. Member Connections
2. Be in the Know – How GMT Tools Can Help Your Group
3. Buzz from the Beat
4. Link(s) of the Month
5. Community Coverage
6. Support: Database Do’s and Don’ts
7. Opt out instructions

Green Media Toolshed Feedback and Comments Line

Marty — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:54:47 -0500

Let us know what you think of the new site, our services and ways we can help you. Drop your name and number into the box below and our comment line will call you for feedback.

(Next week we give the step-by-step to everyone that leaves a comment).

Advertising is a price people pay for being unoriginal.

Marty — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:17:57 -0500

I was listening to this Ted talk (clipped below) on design and this quote jumped out at me.

"Advertising is a price people pay for being unoriginal."

It raised questions for me about what would users tell their coworkers, friends and others they campaign about Green Media Toolshed. What do we want them to say? How are we original?

Rethinking GMT ...Time for an upgrade.

Marty — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:23:07 -0500

In 2000, we started Green Media Toolshed to serve the movement and help environmental groups communicate more effectively with the public. We are committed to that vision.

In the last several years, the world has changed. Communication is no longer just a challenge of reaching out but continues to be a challenge of connecting within and across our movement.

Interested in learning about webcasting?

Bobbi Russell — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:07:26 -0500

Netcentric Campaigns provides a really helpful tip sheet on what webcasting is and what you need to get started. Check out their helpful
post.

Upcoming events on networks and using web tools for advocacy

Bobbi Russell — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:03:28 -0500

Check out the American University Center for Social Media's June 17
Beyond Broadcast event. Details:

Beyond Broadcast panel topics include:

* Maps as Public Media
* The rise of DIY public media
* Visualizing Public Media Futures
* Participatory journalism and internet futures
* Mapping the Money

Vote for the Best Nonprofit Taglines of 2008

GMT Staff — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:02:40 -0500

Vote for the Best Nonprofit Taglines -- 2008 Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards

Place your vote today for the first Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards. These tagline finalists have been carefully culled from the more than 1,050 taglines submitted to the recent Getting Attention Tagline Survey. They're all fantastic, but they all can't be the best.

The organizations behind these taglines have done a fantastic job in putting eight words or less to work to build their brands. Now it's your turn to select which are the best in class.

Vote today â Getting Attention blogger and e-news publisher Nancy Schwartz (www.gettingattention.org) wants to know what you think. It'll take you 7minutes or less; polls close Friday, June 20th.

P.S. Please spread the word to colleagues; the more votes, the more accurate the results.

Mommybloggers discuss outreach strategy

Fri, 30 May 2008 13:58:40 -0500