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21 Years. Countless Fundraising Campaigns. Real Impact.
21 Years. Countless Fundraising Campaigns. Real Impact.

In this issue of our blog series 21@21, showcasing 21 years of purposeful storytelling through film at DTV Group, we present seven stories that left their mark.

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Debora Montesoro11 June 2025
One Day: A global integrated film campaign for UNHCR International
One Day: A global integrated film campaign for UNHCR International

How one day can change everything — and how our bold new global campaign for UNHCR International is helping reshape the future of fundraising.

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Debora Montesoro19 May 2025
Cats Protection: expanding the reach of the brand… and bringing smiles (even to dog lovers!)
Cats Protection: expanding the reach of the brand… and bringing smiles (even to dog lovers!)

This is the sixth in our series of our 21@21 to mark DTV Group’s 21st year of using the power of film to serve purposeful causes worldwide.

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Debora Montesoro8 May 2025
Breast Cancer Now: where legacy takes the role of a brand advert
Breast Cancer Now: where legacy takes the role of a brand advert

This is the fifth in our series of our 21@21 to mark DTV Group’s 21st year of using the power of film to serve purposeful causes worldwide.

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Debora Montesoro24 April 2025
The power of video in donor retention
The power of video in donor retention

Video isn’t just for acquiring donors—it’s key to keeping them. From thank-you messages to impact updates, discover how video strengthens donor loyalty and trust.

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Debora Montesoro14 April 2025
RNIB’s Mr Pound successfully focused on a perceived point of difference
RNIB’s Mr Pound successfully focused on a perceived point of difference

This is the fourth in our series of our 21@21 to mark DTV Group’s 21st year of using the power of film to serve purposeful causes worldwide.

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Debora Montesoro6 April 2025
Lifting the cap: the fight to boost charity lottery fundraising
Lifting the cap: the fight to boost charity lottery fundraising

A new bill could transform charity lottery fundraising by removing sales caps—but will it get the green light from MPs?

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Debora Montesoro13 March 2025
A brave client, a powerful film.
A brave client, a powerful film.

This is the third in our series of our 21@21 to mark DTV Group’s 21st year of using the power of film to serve purposeful causes worldwide.

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Debora Montesoro10 March 2025
 Voiceover: the unsung hero of TV ads
Voiceover: the unsung hero of TV ads

Voiceover is a part of nearly every TV ad. But how important is it really? And how can it be used effectively?

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Debora Montesoro28 February 2025
Ever wish fundraising could feel more like a partnership?
Ever wish fundraising could feel more like a partnership?

This is the second in our series of our 21@21 to mark DTV Group’s 21st year of using the power of film to serve purposeful causes worldwide.

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Debora Montesoro7 February 2025
How do you make a banker TV ad that lasts?
How do you make a banker TV ad that lasts?

To celebrate 21 years of DTV, we're revisiting 21 outstanding campaigns and sharing the insight behind them. Read today's blog from Creative Strategist Derek for his tips and tricks for long-term DRTV success.

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Debora Montesoro23 January 2025
Meta has made changes to how we’ll manage paid ads. Here’s what charities need to know.
Meta has made changes to how we’ll manage paid ads. Here’s what charities need to know.

In this blog we’ll explain what’s changing, how it affects your campaigns and what you can do to pivot.

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Debora Montesoro17 January 2025
Bluesky: the social media platform everyone’s talking about
Bluesky: the social media platform everyone’s talking about

With Bluesky making waves as the newest social media platform, organisations are asking if it’s time to join. Our blog explores what makes Bluesky unique, its potential for charities, and whether it’s worth incorporating into your strategy.

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Debora Montesoro10 December 2024
DTV giving back. Career Insight Day: Inspiring the next generation
DTV giving back. Career Insight Day: Inspiring the next generation

We invited a group of Year 12 students from Cardinal Pole Catholic School into our London office for Insight Day, as part of our collaboration with the non-profit organisation My Big Career.

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Debora Montesoro21 November 2024
Why did the British Red Cross choose DTV to produce their new digital campaign?
Why did the British Red Cross choose DTV to produce their new digital campaign?

We are really excited to be working with the British Red Cross to produce their new Digital Cash campaign. The film will highlight their hugely important work supporting people in crisis throughout the world.

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Debora Montesoro27 August 2024
Beyond jackpots: how cause-led creatives are reshaping Lottery campaigns
Beyond jackpots: how cause-led creatives are reshaping Lottery campaigns

Accepted wisdom for lottery campaigns is that audiences need to see the prize on offer in the advert to make the decision to respond and play. However, we are beginning to see that it is not the only way.

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Debora Montesoro9 May 2024
In an increasingly volatile world, is it time for us to change the way we think about ‘emergency’ fundraising?
In an increasingly volatile world, is it time for us to change the way we think about ‘emergency’ fundraising?

Exploring sustainable approaches to ‘emergency’ film fundraising.

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Debora Montesoro25 March 2024
Are you missing out on digital opportunities with your DRTV programme?
Are you missing out on digital opportunities with your DRTV programme?

Over the past 9 years we have gathered data to test our hypothesis that a strong direct-response fundraising film to recruit regular donors at scale is channel-neutral. Here are our findings.

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Debora Montesoro26 January 2024
The two key reasons why should charities be speaking to Muslim audiences and the three ways they should do so
The two key reasons why should charities be speaking to Muslim audiences and the three ways they should do so

British Muslim are a large, generous and engaged audience and comprise an established market sector. When it comes to charitable giving, how can we approach this audience in an authentic, ethical, and effective way?

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Debora Montesoro15 January 2024
Magpie: Digital Update August 2023
Magpie: Digital Update August 2023

There have been quite a few updates in the video and digital world recently, and we have curated a collection of articles, focusing on the most relevant ones for digital fundraising.

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Debora Montesoro16 August 2023
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