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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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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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Social Media, Milkshakes, and Life After Death (Father’s Day Re-Post)

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

EVERY FATHER’S DAY I use this space to remember those who don’t or perhaps never had fathers. Usually I just repost this story, originally published in 1990 when I was a newspaper columnist. Today, however, I decided to reach all … 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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Social Media Won’t Kill Listening, But It’s Getting Harder to Hear

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Not all that long ago – albeit longer than we may care to admit – families gathered around large living room radios and listened to news, dramas, comedies and live music. People read newspapers and heard the words spring to … Continue reading →

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Social Media, Super Bowl Edition: Be a Community Quarterback

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

Now is the time of year when thoughts turn to matters of the heart – and no, I’m not talking about Valentine’s Day. I’m talking about the Super Bowl, where we see the heart of a champion. And Super Bowl … Continue reading →

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My Year of Living (Not So) Dangerously

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

There are three kinds of “leaps” a person can take: A leap of conscience A leap of comfort A leap of faith A year ago, I took all three. I ran giddy and trembling into the unknown. I leaped – … Continue reading →

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Letting the Audience Lead

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

An anxious mother walked closely behind her son at the Seattle airport. The child, who was barely a toddler, wanted to explorer. The mom wanted to catch him before he “explored” down the escalator. This delicate dance – son dashing … Continue reading →

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Shit My Conscience Says

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

There are times – this being one of them – when it needs to stop. I know what I’m “supposed” to do. I know what I’m expected to say when in a meeting with clients or chatting with peers. But … Continue reading →

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Brands Should Be Social, But That Doesn’t Make Them Your “Friends”

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

I have a friend who sells insurance. The problem is I never know when he is my friend or when he is an insurance salesman – he says he wants to be both, but I know deep down that what … Continue reading →

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