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Idea Swap: Shared Advice for Nonprofit Marketers

We’re putting it to the test! A video storytelling campaign by Crescent for the not-for-profit community.

Stories told through video have more impact and new tools are available to help build higher levels of brand engagement by aggregating user-generated video content.  A curated series of videos asks not-for-profit marketers to share advice for each other. Click “Add Your Story” to contribute.

The Big Picture: The Role of the Nonprofit Website in 2015

When asked about relative importance, in the grand hierarchy of all marketing materials, we all know it, the website tops the list. In fact, 91% agree that the website is the most important communications channel used by nonprofits*. Other channels like email marketing and social media aren’t trailing that far behind, but your website should […]

Pinterest for the Visual Consumer

Is pinning wining? The image-based social network Pinterest has come fast out of left field, suddenly attracting more daily users than big-wig social networks like Goolge+ and LinkedIn. How does Pinterest redefine social shopping, and what are the implications for your brand?

C ( Group at the CSAE Winter Summit

Late last month, the Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario presented to the Canadian Society of Association Executives at their Winter Summit, an event organized to help senior association members develop their leadership skills. A panel of RGD members, including C ( Group’s own Laura Sellors, spoke on the importance of design thinking when approaching communications projects. Laura spoke on C ( Group’s […]

RGD Sponsor Appreciation Night & Logo Agenda Launch

It was a night to remember: last Tuesday evening, the RGD (Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario) hosted a gala at the Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art to recognize their sponsors and to launch their fabulous logo agenda for 2012. It’s was a night of good wine and great company! Above: RGD President Lionel Gadoury, RGD Director of Communications Hilary […]

Designing an Infographic

This post was authored by Sneh Roy (@LBOI) and was originally published under the title “The Anatomy of an Infographic: 5 Steps to Create a Powerful Visual” by SpyreStudios. It has been repurposed here for the CRESCENT audience to enjoy.