Industry Guides

Communicating for a better world is an art in motion. Find out how Fenton’s strategists and other leading thinkers are approaching challenges and opportunities in the field -- and join the conversation.

Fenton Industry Guides

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  • Over Here: 10 Tips to Get U.S. Media Coverage on Global Issues

    How do you get events that happen “over there” to register with decision makers and media here at home?



  • Proving Your Worth: 10 Ways to Measure the Impact of Your Communications

    How do you evaluate whether your communications efforts are hitting the mark and getting results?



  • Take a Position: 10 Tips to Set Your Organization Apart

    There are 1.4 million nonprofits in the U.S. How do you set yourself apart? The answer is positioning.



  • This Just In

    For more than 25 years, Fenton Communications has partnered with nonprofit clients to make social change. Here's 10 lessons from our years in the field.



  • Now Hear This: The Nine Laws of Successful Advocacy Communications

    Can you easily describe what your organization does and what it stands for? You’d be surprised how many don’t.



  • Now Advertise This: 10 Tips on How to Make News with Public Interest Advertising

    Some public interest ad campaigns have managed to break through and make a real impact. How did they do it?



  • Making a Name for Yourself: Branding for Nonprofits

    What is involved in creating a successful brand in today’s saturated market? In this guide, you’ll learn the fundamentals involved in creating a successful brand by examining great brands from the corporate and nonprofit sectors.



  • In a Study Released Today...

    Ever feel frustrated that the only “ink” that you got for your last report was the ink it was printed with? This guide offers 10 tips for turning your report into a morning headline or a segment on the evening news.



  • A Room with a Viewpoint: How to Create an Online Press Center that Reporters Return to

    How can you create an online press center that reporters return to again and again? We’ll show you how.