The importance of storytelling has become universally accepted in today’s marketing world, but why does it work so well? Contributor Peter Minnium delves into the biological underpinnings of how stories affect us. Peter Minnium on August 10, 2018 “Storytelling” has become an industry buzzword that’s bandied about in client meetings and marketing conferences. Spurred … Continue reading The science of storytelling
Liz Bardetti — February 22, 2018 — February 22, 2018 A 2017 survey unveiled that 85% of employees believe US organizations undervalue empathy, which is a 5% increase from 2016. Fewer than half of those employees rated their companies as empathetic. And research continues to show an increase in consumers’ interest in purchasing through ethically-minded … Continue reading Sharing Your CSR Story with Internal & External Stakeholders
Diana Martinez — February 19, 2018 — February 19, 2018 You’ll know it when you see it. A compelling video advertisement. Well-crafted, smooth editing and incredibly subtle ties to its brand, product or service. These film-esque videos somehow keep your attention and, better yet, illuminate a relatable truth. This approach to video marketing goes beyond … Continue reading Artful Advertising: The Benefit to Video Storytelling
Kent Campbell — February 3, 2018 Follow @reputationx — February 3, 2018 3844328 / Pixabay Well-written – but not so compelling – content won’t generate the user signals needed to improve branded search results. A great brand story improves click-rates, increases dwell time, reduces bounce rate, helps branded content rank better in search results, and … Continue reading A Good Story Beats Perfect Punctuation
Ilia Pavlichenko — January 3, 2018 — January 3, 2018 Many Scrum Teams use User Stories as a technique for creating their Product Backlog Items (PBIs). But when the teams bring big stories to the Sprint, this causes lots of problems. The common recommendation is to slice stories so that the team can take 6-10 … Continue reading 9 Reasons to Slice User Stories Better
By Kyle Sanders October 30th, 2017 Some product team managers get involved with work on the ground level, micromanaging their team members. This article will advocate for a broader approach, allowing team members to explore their own ideas and worry over the details while the manager determines the overall direction of the narratives for … Continue reading Managing A Brand: Storytelling and Design
Steph Marsh — October 28, 2017 — October 28, 2017 It’s natural to want to show off your business’ accomplishments. We all long for that sense of pride. However, these types of stories are mostly self-serving. As with elevator pitches, there’s a time and a place for that. The best video stories don’t start with … Continue reading Harness the Power of Business Storytelling Through Video
By Rohan Ayyar October 19th, 2017 Digital business is in constant flux. As more brands than ever flood the already-saturated marketplace, producing innovative content is no longer a just supplement to marketing strategies. It is a cornerstone. With the fierce competition of native advertising and social media marketing, the power of storytelling cannot be underestimated. According … Continue reading Story-selling: How To Go From Storytelling To Conversions
Are you putting meaning into the stories you tell? Contributor Peter Minnium explains why ads that capture the movement of a fully developed story are the ones that will compel the consumer to buy. Peter Minnium on September 8, 2017 The sole predictive factor for the success of Super Bowl ads is the degree … Continue reading Storytelling for action: Why brands need to tell a complete story
Evelyn Timson August 7, 2017 rawpixel / Pixabay According to a survey conducted by Headstream, almost 79% of adults think that brands telling stories is a positive thing, but only 64% believe that brands are doing it well. The survey also found that a great story will influence 15% of an audience to make a … Continue reading Breaking Down Storytelling Structure in Brand Video
