the field guide +

A simple framework for clear, focused communications campaigns.

The field guide + is a free resource built for organizations and individuals working in public health, social services, community support, and other mission-driven fields.

If you've ever launched a campaign that didn't land, struggled to get a critical message to the right people, or found yourself staring at a blank page wondering where to start, this guide and interactive workbook is for you.

Download now and get right to work. If you’d like, we can schedule a free, no strings 30-minute consultation to review your work and talk a little shop.

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What’s inside

Most messages fail for the same handful of reasons: the objective is unclear, the audience is too broad, risk isn't accounted for, or there's no way to know if it worked. The field guide + helps you work through those decisions deliberately. 

Work through each section in order. By the end, you'll have:

  • A behavior-focused objective. 

  • A clearly defined audience. 

  • One core message aligned with that audience. 

  • The right channels to deliver it and when. 

  • Awareness of potential risks and how to mitigate them. 

  • Metrics to measure whether it worked. 

  • A final checklist to make sure everything holds together.