case studies
These case studies describe various facets of our work in communication, consultancy and film, giving examples from our own projects. They are meant both as a learning tool, as well as a promotional platform for our work and people.
CASE STUDIES
Newsletters: a Great Communication Tool
Newsletters can be quite an efficient tool that you can use to constantly keep in touch with your target audience: partners, clients, beneficiaries, the media, your staff and network of volunteers. Read more...
Writing proposals
This case study describes the process of writing proposals for grant funds (or tenders). We look at how to write a proposal, offer some useful tips, and share our experience of working on specific proposals (in which we have removed the name of the client). There is also an FAQ section. Read more...
Public Awareness Campaigns
There are subtle differences between a PAC and an advertising campaign. The primary meaning of "awareness" in the communication industry is to make a target audience "aware of" a product, service or issue (e.g. a new law about the importance of recycling). Read more...
Media relations
Child protection is a very sensitive subject. Adoption is a scandal prone subject. Working as a communication consultant, and having to deal with such topics, can be quite the challenge. Read more...
Rural development
We have been involved in many projects with a significant rural development component. It is an interesting area to work in, plagued by prejudice and full of unresolved issues, but with room for meaningful projects and creativity. Read more...
Young entrepreneurs
This case study describes a donor-funded project which taught kids in Romania to develop their own business plans. It is of relevance to those working in education, grant funds as well as social and economic policy makers. The programme itself was carried out in 2004/5 and this case study was written in 2009. Read more...
Brochures
Brochures are expensive, so you need to get them right. There are three (apparently simple) rules to a good brochure: well written text, attractive design, planned distribution. Read more...
CASE STUDIES
Newsletters: a Great Communication Tool
Newsletters can be quite an efficient tool that you can use to constantly keep in touch with your target audience: partners, clients, beneficiaries, the media, your staff and network of volunteers. Read more...
Writing proposals
This case study describes the process of writing proposals for grant funds (or tenders). We look at how to write a proposal, offer some useful tips, and share our experience of working on specific proposals (in which we have removed the name of the client). There is also an FAQ section. Read more...
Public Awareness Campaigns
There are subtle differences between a PAC and an advertising campaign. The primary meaning of "awareness" in the communication industry is to make a target audience "aware of" a product, service or issue (e.g. a new law about the importance of recycling). Read more...
Media relations
Child protection is a very sensitive subject. Adoption is a scandal prone subject. Working as a communication consultant, and having to deal with such topics, can be quite the challenge. Read more...
Rural development
We have been involved in many projects with a significant rural development component. It is an interesting area to work in, plagued by prejudice and full of unresolved issues, but with room for meaningful projects and creativity. Read more...
Young entrepreneurs
This case study describes a donor-funded project which taught kids in Romania to develop their own business plans. It is of relevance to those working in education, grant funds as well as social and economic policy makers. The programme itself was carried out in 2004/5 and this case study was written in 2009. Read more...
Brochures
Brochures are expensive, so you need to get them right. There are three (apparently simple) rules to a good brochure: well written text, attractive design, planned distribution. Read more...
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