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Breaking the Story Code: Why the Brand Storytelling Hero’s Journey Matters

Posted on February 3, 2014 by

“The world is shaped by two things – stories told and the memories they leave behind.” – Vera Nazarian, author STORIES ARE PATTERNS. Understanding these patterns, these codes hidden in plain sight, is the key to telling stories in a world … Continue reading →

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“Twist of Fate” – Step Three of the Brand Storytelling Hero’s Journey

Posted on January 24, 2014 by

YOU HAVE CANCER. You go through treatment, get very sick and then, slowly but surely, you get better. The most advanced medical technology available saved your life – but then you drop dead at a backyard party because no one … Continue reading →

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Breaking the Story Code: The Brand Storytelling “Hero’s Journey”

Posted on January 7, 2014 by

“A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder; fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won; the hero comes back from this mysterious adventure with the power to bestow … Continue reading →

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The End of “Content” — Storytelling Using the Layered Narrative System

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

In my previous post I explained the Layered Narrative concept and why it’s the future of storytelling. But a concept is nothing without an engine to make it work in real lifeI’ve developed a simple system to help brands get the … Continue reading →

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Moving On from Social Media

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

LET THIS BE THE YEAR. Let 2013 be the time it ends. I’m sick of social media and I’m sure most of you are, too. It’s done, it’s old and it’s out of touch with modern life. Giving clients a … Continue reading →

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Why Most Brands Will Suck at Storytelling

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

“STORY” IS THE NEW “CONTENT.” As buzzwords go, story isn’t entirely bad — for years I’ve pushed clients to be storytellers. I’ve berated the descent of story into a furtive sea of “content,” stripping all emotion from human pursuits. So … Continue reading →

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Why the New Facebook Matters for Marketers – and Why it Shouldn’t

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

(The following post originally appeared on the Velocidi.com blog.) Remember the days when Facebook would launch new features and then announce them? What a difference an impending IPO makes. Now Facebook not only tells us what’s going happen, it has … Continue reading →

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