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Communicating about History: Challenges, Opportunities, and Emerging Recommendations

It is easy for messages to get lost in translation when talking about history. There are several barriers to being heard and understood, and a few opportunities to seize.

Communicating about History: Research Methods and Sample Composition

This supplement provides detailed information on the research that informs FrameWorks’ strategic brief on reframing history and its value in society. We outline the research conducted with...

Tapping into the Power of Metaphors

Metaphorical language—which includes metaphors, similes, analogies, and other comparisons—is a powerful tool in social change communications. Metaphors that rely on everyday objects or...

DiaTribe Steering Committee Meeting

Introduced FrameWork's approach to the diaTribe d20 steering committee before the October event.

Order Matters

We have all heard that when it comes to effective communications, it’s not just what you say; it’s how you say it. But it turns out that when you say it is also important. Through experiments...

Recommendation #7

Share vivid success stories that link crosssector collaborations to the concrete benefits they deliver.

Recommendation #8

Foreground public health’s data expertise.

Recommendation #9

Use the GPS Navigation metaphor to explain how public health’s data expertise can help other sectors move toward innovative solutions.

Recommendation #10

Keep it positive.

Framing the Foundation of Community Health

A communications toolkit for public health professionals and advocates who want to engage in productive conversations about the value of, and critical need for, cross-sector collaboration

Sample Email to the Housing Sector

Sample Email to the Education Sector