Innovations in the way we consider marketing adoptions in shelters mean that everyone has the opportunity to put on their PR hat – including medical team members! Once breed-neutral policies are in place, learn how to implement strategies that decrease barriers to adoption and increase live outcomes. Understand how to capitalize on existing programs and materials to promote adoptions and ultimately boost the visibility of your shelter in the community.
Presenters: Dr. Julie Levy and Caitlin Quinn
Date: May 2014
Venue: University of Florida's 7th Annual Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference
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Stickiness.
Rigidness
Smoothness.
Gooeyness.
None of the above
Straightforward, Unexpected, Concrete, Conclusive, Emotional, Story
Straightforward, Unexpected, Captions, Credible, Effective, Sensational
Simple, Unexpected, Concrete, Credible, Emotional, Story
Simple, Uncomplicated, Concrete, Conclusive, Emotional, Sensational
Simple, Unemotional, Concrete, Credible, Effective, Story
To make a profound idea compact you have to pack a lot of meaning into a little messaging.
To connect to a varied and diverse audience you need to be clear and memorable.
Once your audience is paying attention, make sure your message is believable.
Emotions elicit a response which translates into action.
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Be thoughtful about the language you use and do not stereotype (e.g., “Pit bulls” are not good with children).
Drop the mindset that no one wants to adopt certain kinds of dogs.
Know that the majority of “pit bull” dog owners are not responsible, everyday people; thus, a heavy screening process is suggested.
Integrate, do not segregate “pit bulls” from other shelter dogs during play.
None of the above.
Become the first place your community thinks of for all things animal related.
Acknowledge everyone who enters your building.
Exercise dogs after hours so they have lots of energy to greet potential adopters in their kennels.
Add toys to every animal’s kennel.
None of the above.
Include people in adoption photos.
Include other animals in adoption photos.
Use sad photos to gain sympathy.
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Show real life pet qualities (desire to cuddle, favorite toys, etc.).
Show real life pet skills (walking on leash, listening to cues, etc.).
Include action items (how to get involved, next steps, etc.).
Include contact info.
All of the above.
Stick to what you know about the dog. Don’t speculate.
Stay happy and positive, stating current pet qualities, not past stories.
Get to know each dog as an individual.
End with action steps so adopters know what to do next.
None of the above.
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