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Words Matter. As a team of communicators, it is our job to listen, learn and share what we know to help others become better, more equitable communicators.

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Content Development

Listen Up: Unlocking Multicultural Insights for Authentic Communication

Representation isn’t just a trend—it’s a timeless need. While heritage months offer a powerful reminder of the rich diversity around us, effective communication with different ...
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Graphic and Web Design

Using AI to Your Advantage in Website Projects

If you feel like there is always some new trending AI tool and you can’t keep up, you’re not alone. Although AI can be traced ...
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Barefoot PR News

Barefoot’s Newest PR Associate on Embracing Biculturalism (and Snow) in Colorado

When I migrated to this country at the age of 11, I was in awe of the diversity of people and cultures in my new ...
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Community Engagement

4 Ideas for Communicators from ComNet24

In October, Barefoot PR’s strategy team traveled to Kansas City to attend the ComNet24 conference. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to spend three days with ...
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Graphic and Web Design

Don’t Let Bad Stock Happen to You: Our Tips for Sourcing Authentic Imagery

We’ve all seen it. Maybe it’s when all the volunteers on a nonprofit’s annual report have t-shirts that simply say, “VOLUNTEER.” It could be the ...
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Community Engagement

Authentic Storytelling Can Supercharge Your Nonprofit’s Year-End Fundraising

Fall is in the air and for nonprofits, that means one thing — year-end fundraising season is looming. If you haven’t started planning, don’t worry. ...
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Content Development

Barefoot vs. Creative Block: Our Secrets to Finding Inspiration 

Picture this: It’s Thursday at 3:30 PM. You’ve been working on a project all day and are happy with how it’s coming together. So happy ...
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Graphic and Web Design

Reaching Your Audience with Better Web Accessibility

Understanding website accessibility can seem like an overwhelming task, particularly for those without experience living with a disability. We’ve seen estimates that as much as ...
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Barefoot PR News

Barefoot’s Newest PR Associate on Embracing Her Creative Superpower

Throughout my life, I’ve struggled with the concept of creativity. I thought being creative meant you had to be good at drawing or painting — ...
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Barefoot PR News

Barefoot’s Newest PR Associate on Finding Her Way Back to Storytelling

I like to say that my childhood ended on a random Wednesday in the middle of a Mexican restaurant.  As I bit into a taco ...
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