How to Craft a Quick and Persuasive Message: The 27-9-3 Rule

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March 14, 2017 3pm EDT

Do you want to know how to effectively engage listeners in less than 10 seconds? Do you want to strengthen your persuasive messaging to both connect and inspire your audience to get involved and take action? The 27-9-3 Rule (from M+R Strategic Services) describes a process for creating powerful, succinct messages—no more than 27 words, delivered in nine seconds, containing just three (or fewer) ideas. Join us for a 20-minute County Health Rankings & Roadmaps webinar short where we will walk you through this quick process for developing compelling communications.  

 

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