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The Effects Of Digital Advocacy: What A Single Exposure To Digital Animal Advocacy Can (And Can’t) Do

Sep 30 2026 Andrea Polanco

Expanding on an earlier Faunalytics study, we tested the short- and long-term effects of digital advocacy videos and articles on people’s attitudes and behaviors toward farmed animals. The tactics had an emotional impact but didn’t shift behavior, and some even backfired with usually allied audiences. READ MORE

The Effects Of Digital Advocacy: What A Single Exposure To Digital Animal Advocacy Can (And Can’t) Do

Sep 30 2026 Andrea Polanco

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Jul 11 2012 | Faunalytics

Many Donors Giving Smaller Charitable Contributions to Fewer Organizations

Almost half (45%) of people report that their giving and volunteering have not changed, but many people are giving to fewer organizations (24%). READ MORE

Jul 11 2012 | Faunalytics

Views On Animal Experimentation

This study examined attitudes towards animal experimentation in the U.K. and found that 70% support animal experimentation as long as it is for medical research purposes. READ MORE

Jul 11 2012 | JTsmiley14

Survey: Foundations Often Rely on Anecdotes to Assess Impact

Survey finds only 8% of foundation officials could describe specific information leading them to feel they're likely to achieve at some of their goals. READ MORE

Jul 11 2012 | Faunalytics

Americans Believe Big Companies And Political Lobbyists Have Too Much Power

A significant proportion of Americans believe that corporations, political action committees, political lobbyists and news media all have too much power, whilst believing that non-profits do not have enough power. READ MORE

Jul 11 2012 | Faunalytics

Animal Rights Groups Pick Up Momentum

This article discusses how the animal rights movement is growing in strength and how legalisation is following this trend. READ MORE

Jul 11 2012 | JTsmiley14

Even as Cause Marketing Grows, 83% of Consumers Still Want to See More

2010 Cone Cause Evaluation Study shows that mothers and Millenials are the most likely to buy products tied to a cause, and Americans are more interested. READ MORE

Jul 11 2012 | Faunalytics

The Effect of the Economy on the Nonprofit Sector

This June 2010 survey of U.S. public charities and private foundations finds the economy is creating a difficult financial environment for nonprofits. READ MORE

Jul 11 2012 | Faunalytics

Survey Finds Iowa Voters Oppose Prohibiting Secret Animal-Abuse Videos

A survey has shown that a majority of Iowa voters, across party lines, oppose a bill that prevents whistleblowers in factory farms, puppy mills and other animal facilities. READ MORE

Jul 11 2012 | Faunalytics

Consumers Trust Activists And Grocers For Food Information

This survey examined U.S. consumers’ trust in different information sources on food products and safety regulations on food. READ MORE

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Many Donors Giving Smaller Charitable Contributions to Fewer Organizations

Views On Animal Experimentation

Survey: Foundations Often Rely on Anecdotes to Assess Impact

Americans Believe Big Companies And Political Lobbyists Have Too Much Power

Animal Rights Groups Pick Up Momentum

Even as Cause Marketing Grows, 83% of Consumers Still Want to See More

The Effect of the Economy on the Nonprofit Sector

Survey Finds Iowa Voters Oppose Prohibiting Secret Animal-Abuse Videos

Consumers Trust Activists And Grocers For Food Information

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