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Power of Digital Storytelling: A Guide for Nonprofits to Engage Youth to Become Change Agents

Deirdre Breakenridge

Youth engagement through the art of digital storytelling. Digital storytelling has become a key tool for many organizations to engage with their audiences and stakeholders. Here are some storytelling tips that will help your organization empower young adults to create change: Tip #1: Use the right platform.

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Chat Recap: Storytelling, Public Speaking, and More

Solo PR Pro

On the second Wednesday in November, we held one of our traditional Q&A chats, where top independent communication professionals shared thought leadership, tips and advice in response to questions submitted by the community ( learn how to join us here ). I hate to break it to you, but there are just 7 weeks left in 2014.

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15 PR and social media career moves in Minnesota in 2014

Communications Conversations

A lot of agency folks stay put in 2014–something I didn’t see coming. Regardless, there were a number of moves worth noting in 2014. Current role: Social media community specialist, Medtronic. Former role: Senior manager-Communications, Cambria/Sun Country Airlines. Lauren Fischer. Heather Rist. Cameron Potts.

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Adapting Strategies for Effective Storytelling in the Social Media Era

PRSay

What is unique about my position is that I sit within the our Portland Newsroom – consisting of our PR, Social and Analytics team – so I work hand in hand with my PR leads, Social Strategists, Community Managers and Analytics lead. This could be a great way for storytellers to communicate their messages to the right audiences in real time.

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5 social media marketing predictions for 2015 that are flat-out wrong

Communications Conversations

Consider the following stats: 91% of Americans own a cell phone; 61% own a smartphone; mobile ad spending doubled in 2013 and 2014; and, consumers spend 60% of their internet time on a mobile device. P rediction: Visual storytelling will emerge as a main strategy for growing communities in 2015. Am I wrong?

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Diversity training for brands is no longer a “nice to have,” it’s crucial

NewsWhip

It seems that these efforts are covered in the media when things go horribly wrong or are counterproductive in the very communities they’re trying to reach. She's most interested in bridging the gap between business and editorial and exploring ways publishers can use data to inform their storytelling. Katherine Ellis.

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Exploring Best Practices in Global Communications

PRSay

I threw myself into understanding mandarin and Chinese history and reveled in getting to know the community. I was a PRSA member off and on during my time abroad, including serving as an international delegate at large in 2014. Our list grew, but included: We’re journalists and storytellers. We’re diplomats.