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Leading a Digital First Approach to Social Change with Eric Ressler

As a guest on EGGS! the Podcast, Eric shares insights into how a digital-first approach can empower social change, the secrets to engaging a digital audience with compelling narratives, and why acting like a digital media company can be a game-changer for social impact leaders.

Published on November 29 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

For Purpose Creative Agency

As a guest on People Inspired By Purpose – Purposely Podcast, Eric recalls Cosmic’s journey from working with Silicon Valley startups to honing in on supporting organizations with a mission to make a difference.

11/28/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

How to Effectively Collaborate with a Creative Agency

Get a heads up on what to expect during branding, visual identity, digital, and messaging engagements with a creative agency. We discuss how to effectively collaborate with yours to get the most out of your investment — plus some helpful hints along the way.

11/16/2023 by Eric Ressler

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The ROI of Brand Building

As a guest on The Nonprofit Show, Eric highlights the critical role that brand building plays in a nonprofit’s success.

11/15/2023 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

Avoiding Toxic Relationships with Your Donors

In this episode of the Hey Non-Profits, Raise More Money! podcast, Cosmic founder Eric Ressler delves into the fascinating intersection of branding and the changing dynamics of donor generations.

11/14/2023 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

Eric Ressler with Disruptive CEO Nation

As a guest on the Disruptive CEO Nation podcast, Eric Ressler highlights the do’s and don’ts of crafting authentic messaging that effectively connects with your community.

11/6/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

How Our Usability Testing Process Creates Delightful and Engaging Digital Hubs

Digital accessibility and equity requires working with complex technical factors and making trade-offs. We break these factors down into bite-sized elements and explain what you should consider when making choices on your digital platforms.

10/23/2023 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

Tech for Good: The Role of User Feedback in Social Impact

Today Eric Ressler is joined by Cosmic’s Technical Director Neil Ruud on the Product Perspective podcast to explore the crucial intersection of design agencies and social impact organizations.

10/23/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

5 Factors for Improving Digital Accessibility & Equity

9/6/2023 by Neil Ruud

Podcast

Social Impact Organizations Must Learn to Think and Act Like Digital Media Companies

Today’s social impact organizations have strong missions and inspiring visions, yet, all too often many of the strategies and approaches in the social impact space are still rooted in tactics that worked best in the pre-digital era.

8/25/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

Stop Chasing Website Perfection. Launch a Living Digital Hub Instead

Social impact leaders need to keep their digital presence up to date, but an outdated perfectionist mindset often derails these efforts. Learn to operate your website with an information-era mindset.

8/9/2023 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

Evolved Digital Strategy Panel: How to Foster Connections and Drive Impact Using Digital Strategies

In this episode of the We Are For Good Podcast, Eric joins a panel of modern impact thinkers to explore tactics for building evolved methods to grow the digital influence of an organization.

8/3/2023 by Eric Ressler

Video

Social Impact Brand & Digital Strategy Live Discussion

We hosted an informal live discussion with peers and colleagues in the social impact space to talk shop, ask and answer questions, and network.

7/27/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

Is Your Social Impact Marketing Strategy Built on a Strong Foundation or a House of Cards?

You need a strong foundation to get the most out of your digital marketing. Gain an understanding of the core elements required to support a marketing machine that can help your organization flourish, grow, and move your mission forward.

7/26/2023 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

Prioritizing Creativity Over Working Hours in an Agency

As a guest on the Agencies That Build podcast, Eric Ressler highlights the power of the four-day workweek.

7/19/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

Are you Acting with Courage?

How have you and your organization acted with courage this year so far? How might you act courageously in the second half of 2023, and beyond?

7/12/2023 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

Designing Your Donation Page for Conversations

Digital Marketing Therapy host Sami Bedell-Mulhern sits down with Eric for a conversation about Cosmic’s approach to crafting a donations page that will build trust and engagement and inspire donors to come back again and again.

7/6/2023 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

Empowering Social Impact Organizations to Catalyze Real World Change

RENEWables podcast host David Smart welcomes Eric for a discussion about the intersection between marketing, branding, and social impact.

6/27/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

Beyond Aesthetics: The ROI of Brand Building

Brand building goes beyond visual aesthetics. As a core pillar of your long-term strategy, it has multiple upsides and the return on investment can benefit every aspect of your organization. Discover the value of brand building and how to measure its ROI.

6/22/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

9 Things to Know Before You Start a Relationship with a Creative Agency

If you're at a pivotal moment of expansion or transformation, a creative agency can be integral to your growth strategy and implementation. A significant organizational shift may seem like a magical metamorphosis from the outside, but it’s typically the result of a strong partnership with a creative agency. Learn 9 things you should know to establish a successful relationship with a creative partner.

6/7/2023 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

Designing a Purpose and Strategy with Eric Ressler

Host Belden Menkus of The Purposeful Strategist sits down with Eric Ressler, founder and CEO of social impact creative agency Cosmic.

5/31/2023 by Eric Ressler

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