New Online Donation Program Generates Immediate Return and Builds Awareness for Non-profit Group Dedicated to Saving Endangered Habitats

Berkeley, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/14/2011 -- RadiantBrands (http://www.radiantbrands.com), a full-service creative interactive branding agency that builds brands and campaigns online and off, has launched a new online donation and advertising campaign for Seacology (www.seacology.org), a non-profit group dedicated to preserving endangered island habitats around the world. The new "Save an Acre" program is designed to expand the non-profit's donor base and increase revenues by offering individuals the chance to adopt an acre of endangered coral reef of rainforest for only $40.

In the past, Seacology received most of the funding for their work preserving island habitats at risk from large annual donations allocated to support specific projects. The non-profit needed to generate additional funds and enable individuals concerned about the environment to participate in a meaningful way. RadiantBrands helped develop the "Save an Acre" campaign using Facebook and online advertising, as well as print advertising. A $40 donation helps protect an acre of the Soto Lob Rain forest on the Philippines' Mindanao Island or the Muir Reef on Raratonga in the Cook Islands, and donors receive a personalized acknowledgment card with information about the acre they helped protect.

What makes the campaign successful is RadiantBrands' use of simple messages and visual elements to attract individuals and drive online traffic. The campaign resulted in a substantial amount of online traffic the first week and continued to deliver a high conversion rate throughout the holidays. In its first 30 days, the campaign yielded more than $1,000 in donations and it continues to gain momentum.

The specific elements of the Save an Acre campaign included a targeted Facebook pay-per-click ad campaign and a targeted Google Adwords campaign targeting surfers, divers, and conservation-conscious individuals interested in coral reef and rain forest preservation. The campaign also includes print advertising running in Islands magazine later this year. RadiantBrands was responsible for building and managing the entire program, including messaging, creative, web and donation form design, and online ad management.

"Despite the tough economy, online giving is on the rise, and it was important we launch this campaign in time to take advantage of the holiday season," said Michael Zinke, co-founder of RadiantBrands. "After studying trends in online giving, we determined that the average donation in 2009 was around $140, so building a program to drive $40 donations in exchange for something tangible – protecting an acre of endangered habitat – has proven to be a winning strategy that has had a substantial positive impact on Seacology's fund-raising efforts."

According to a survey by Blackbaud, Inc., online fundraising grew by 46 percent in 2009, with 30 percent of the revenue and 18 percent of the transaction volume taking place in December. The average online gift for 2009 was $144.72, a 5 percent decline from the previous year but still significantly higher than other giving channels.

About RadiantBrands
RadiantBrands is a full-service interactive creative agency with over 25 years of experience in creating and implementing brands in a wide range of environments from print to retail to interactive. Their philosophy of understanding what experiences motivate customer loyalty is driven by their use of research, interviews and strategy to create memorable and compelling brands.

RadiantBrands specializes in helping its clients build brands that illuminate their value. An atypical branding and design firm, RadiantBrands combines disciplines such as brand strategy, strategic design, and integrated marketing, working with clients to expose their unique brand and reach customers through naming, brand identity, communications, and web and online media – anywhere the customer encounters a brand experience. RadiantBrands works with start-ups to Fortune 500 companies in healthcare, technology, retail, financial services, B2b and B2C, and other segments, helping them define their unique market value using research, strategy, and creativity.

RadiantBrands is based in Berkeley, California. For more information, visit RadiantBrands online at http://www.radiantbrands.com.

Contact:
Steven Donaldson
RadiantBrands
(510) 843-0701
stevend@radiantbrands.com

Tom Woolf
Woolf Marketing & Media
(415) 259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com

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New Senior-friendly Website and Branding Program the Result of Detailed Research into How Retirees Seek Out Resources Online

Berkeley, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/03/2010 -- RadiantBrands (http://www.radiantbrands.com), a full-service creative interactive branding agency that builds brands and campaigns online and off, today announced the completion of a new online brand presence for Miami-based Seniority Matters (www.senioritymatters.com), an online resource site for senior citizens throughout southern Florida. The branding initiative included delivery of an easy-to-use interactive website designed to be highly accessible for seniors, as well as design and marketing strategies to help Seniority Matters connect with prequalified service providers throughout southern Florida.

According to the Pew Research Center, 78 percent of today's web users are between the ages of 50 and 64, and 42 percent are over the age of 65, with more than 95 percent having a household income of $75,000 or more. To meet the needs of this growing group, RadiantBrands helped Seniority Matters create a personal, local online referral resource for area seniors, connecting South Florida's older residents and their families to services, social programs, and activities through searchable directories and an online community. As part of the web design project, RadiantBrands conducted substantial research to learn more about seniors' behavior online, including how seniors use computers, their intuitive approach to the mouse and keyboard, and how they navigate the web. The research also explored color, contrast, type size, and other considerations for older people whose vision changes with age.

Seniority Matters contracted RadiantBrands to not only develop a great website optimized for senior visitors, but also to define and develop strategies that would appeal to the needs of seniors and their families. After conducting detailed research into how senior users and their families would use the website, RadiantBrands created an online destination that provides easy access to information about home health care and residential services, local events, lifestyle and concierge services, residential services, and much more.

As part of its research, RadiantBrands was able to identify graphics, typeface, colors, and other graphic elements that would be easiest to read, and how to organize interactive content into a single, easy-to-use web portal. The site not only includes a directory of area services, but an online community area where members can participate, called the Living Room, featuring articles, a community discussion board, blogs, reviews, a calendar section, and much more. The Mature Market Resource Center (MMRC) recently awarded Seniority Matters with a bronze New Product & Technology Award in the website category for its innovative service to older adults and their families.

"Seniors are becoming an important but underserved market and are increasingly searching the web for resources," said Steven Donaldson, a principal of RadiantBrands. "Through our market research, we were able to create an attractive online destination for Seniority Matters that is more than just a source of information; it's an online community focused on the lives of seniors in the south Florida area. The site is not only easy to read and easy to navigate--- it includes interactive and social media elements that we know seniors are looking for to help them get connected online. It's also a great resource for children of older parents seeking to find solutions to their parents' aging needs."

About RadiantBrands
RadiantBrands is a full-service interactive creative agency with over 25 years of experience in creating and implementing brands in a wide range of environments from print to retail to interactive. Their philosophy of understanding what experiences motivate customer loyalty is driven by their use of research, interviews and strategy to create memorable and compelling brands. RadiantBrands specializes in helping its clients build brands that illuminate their value. An atypical branding and design firm, RadiantBrands combines disciplines such as brand strategy, strategic design, and integrated marketing, working with clients to expose their unique brand and reach customers through naming, brand identity, communications, and web and online media – anywhere the customer encounters a brand experience. RadiantBrands works with start-ups to Fortune 500 companies in healthcare, technology, retail, financial services, B2b and B2C, and other segments, helping them define their unique market value using research, strategy, and creativity.

RadiantBrands is based in Berkeley, California. For more information, visit RadiantBrands online at http://www.radiantbrands.com.

Contact:
Steven Donaldson
RadiantBrands
(510) 843-0701
stevend@radiantbrands.com

Tom Woolf
Woolf Marketing & Media
(415) 259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm