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We help public health professionals improve their communities with digital.

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The Summit Tobacco Coalition — the local partners we work alongside in Summit County, Colorado.

Our Mission

At Effct.org, we improve public health through impactful digital campaigns focused on opioid prevention, anti-vaping, and anti-tobacco initiatives. We promote real stories, provide resources, and create measurable health impacts for communities.

More Measurable Results

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89%

Of Students Haven't Vaped in the Last 30 Days

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68%

Of students reported positive impact from local campaigns

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5 minutes 39 seconds

Average time spent on site

Industry average: 54 seconds

Source: Hubspot

Data from the 2025 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey

Measurable Impact in Public Health

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34%

decrease of teen vaping rates in Summit County during the ongoing Vaping Sucks campaign between 2021 and 2025.

Source: Healthy Kids Colorado Survey

Case Studies

 Browse the links below to learn how we've made powerful impacts on the health of these communities.

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Vaping Sucks

Summit County, Colorado - 2021 to present

Shifting Behavior Change Among Summit County's Youth: "Vaping Sucks"
Anti-Vaping Campaign Drives 54% Drop in Vaping 

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Community Compass - Region 5

Colorado - 2023 to present

How We Help with Opioid Prevention, Education, and Awareness by Building a Brand and Campaign in the Mountain Counties in Colorado.

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I Choose My Future

Summit County, CO - 2023 to present

How We Leveraged Digital Marketing For a Drug-Free Future.

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Real Stories of Summit 

Summit County, Colorado - 2022 to present

How We Combat Adult Nicotine Use in Summit County, Colorado Through Real Stories

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Boulder County Public Health

Colorado - 2025

Improving Vape Disposal with Boulder County

Our Partners in Impactful
Public Health Campaigns

We treat the agencies and counties we serve as collaborative partners.

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Don't Take Our Word for It

Here's what our clients say

Effct.org’s dedication and professionalism has helped Summit County achieve remarkable results in our fight against teen vaping and adult nicotine use. Their impactful media campaigns contributed to a healthier future for youth and adults in Summit.

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Becky Peltier
Summit County Youth and Family Services
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 We had tried to create a campaign with another agency and it did not go well and Nick’s team saved it. They took what we had and they made it... so much better than what we had previously. And we’re super thrilled, and so happy.
 

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Boulder County Public Health Official

Award-Winning Public Health Campaigns

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The Effct Team won a Davey Award in 2023
for our work in public health.
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The Effct Team won two Communicator Awards in 2024 for our work in public health.

2022 Communicator Awards

Online Advertising & Marketing Winner

with Summit County, CO

2024 Communicator Awards

Social Media Distinction

with Summit County, CO

2024 Communicator Awards

Video Excellence

with Summit County, CO

2023 Davey Award

Social Responsibility for Online

Advertising & Marketing 

In the News

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Opioid settlement funding finds way to high country, where the need is great, officials say

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Effct.org working with Region 5 Opioid Abatement Council

 

“This campaign in Region 5 is focused on tackling stigma and making it okay for people to come forward and get help...”

 

Nick Brown

Co-Founder and CEO of Effct.org

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