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What is Storytelling? Why Does Storytelling Work? What are Good Examples? [UML]

Sword and the Script

Like many in PR, I’ve had debated many times over the years, and the reason is that storytelling works. 1) What is storytelling? To understand storytelling, you have to understand what makes a good story. In a story, you not only weave a lot of information into the telling but you also arouse your listener’s emotions and energy.

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Why You Should Master The Art of Storytelling

Masters in Communications

There is a narrative arc, energy, and some sense of the drama and surprise that daily life sometimes entails. As Harrison Monarth writes in The Harvard Business Review : Storytelling evokes a strong neurological response. Here's why storytelling is such a powerful tool: The Power of Synchronicity. The Business of Storytelling.

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11 Top Reasons to Write a Press Release for ESG

Newsfile

Furthermore, distributing a press release that announces this great achievement shows that you are invested in ESG storytelling. Involvement with Charity Work or Making a Charitable Contribution Corporate philanthropy supports the well-being of others through donations, volunteerism, sponsorships and other forms of giving back.

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Conference Recap: Microsoft’s Frank X. Shaw on Thriving in the Next Communications Age

PRSay

Shaw, corporate vice president of communications at Microsoft, during the lunchtime keynote session Monday at the 2019 PRSA International Conference in San Diego. And that opportunity comes in the form of storytelling, diplomacy and truth, he said. Storytelling. “In How are they consumed and by who? Synthesize the complex.

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What Makes A Brand Story Authentic?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The Yoplait trial-and-error story is typical of larger brands who sometimes try too hard to be what they’re not, either out of hubris, corporate pressure, or a misunderstanding of what authenticity really means. Red Bull is about masculine energy, pushing limits, and living boldly. Stake your claim carefully. Innovation?

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6 Pro Tips to Create Bigger Buzz for Your Business

Cision

Everyday after our daughter’s preschool class ends, parents gather in the indoor gym or courtyard to try (often unsuccessfully) to drain the kids of their remaining energy. Extraverts get their energy from interaction with people and the external world. Kids tend to have more energy than their parents.

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The Gift of Desperation

Ishmael's Corner

But I needed to channel my energies in a different way. Every PR company with a pulse touts storytelling expertise, but it tends to be a squishy concept. One of the more visible efforts comes out in SlideShare and decks like “ Return of Storytelling vs. Corporate Speak ” and “ The Blurring Line Between Digital Marketing and PR.”.