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Campaign To Lower Calorie Intake Produces Sweet Results

The right messaging can encourage less consumption of sugary beverages. Continue Reading Campaign To Lower Calorie Intake Produces Sweet Results
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How To Boo!-st Action On Climate Change

A new study suggests that to get people to take action on climate change, frightening them a little can be a good thing. But to succeed, you also have to show people how they can fight back. Continue Reading How To Boo!-st Action On Climate Change
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What We’re Learning From What Others Are Discovering

One of our priorities at frank is finding and sharing research that can lead to better social change communications practice. Continue Reading What We’re Learning From What Others Are Discovering
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No Small Talk: How Discussions About Weather Reveal Our Political Affiliations

Democrats and Republicans don’t agree on a lot, including whether it's warm or cold outside. Continue Reading No Small Talk: How Discussions About Weather Reveal Our Political Affiliations
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When Millennials “Like” You, They Expect Something In Return

It's likely your organization's Facebook page gets a lot of likes from Millennials. Here's what makes them want to stay engaged with you. Continue Reading When Millennials “Like” You, They Expect Something In Return
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When The Truth Hurts

One of the painful lessons from a new study is that even hearing the truth doesn't always encourage people to do what's best for them. Continue Reading When The Truth Hurts
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How Time Online Rallies Offline Political Engagement

Time spent on Facebook and other social media is translating into online political engagement and activism. Continue Reading How Time Online Rallies Offline Political Engagement
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Baad News: People Let Politicians Tell Them What To Think

Despite the fact the favorability rating of political leaders keep dropping, their power to influence our thinking remains strong. Continue Reading Baad News: People Let Politicians Tell Them What To Think
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Why It’s In Your Best Interest Not To Touch The Mute Button

Exposure to diverse political views on social media may actually be making us more politically moderate--and even interested in hearing viewpoints different than our own. Continue Reading Why It’s In Your Best Interest Not To Touch The Mute Button
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We Like All Things Local, Even Messages About Climate Change

Messages that expose the local threats of climate change have a greater chance of inspiring audiences to take action. Continue Reading We Like All Things Local, Even Messages About Climate Change
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