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Novelty: The Storytelling Element Your Brain Craves

Contently

Last week, I explored the first of the four elements of great storytelling: relatability. Unfortunately, it often doesn’t make for very good content or storytelling. In December 2010, a young improv comic named Michael Dubin found himself at a Christmas party talking to one of his father’s friends. It makes sense.

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The Importance of B2B Storytelling

PureB2B

From ancient to modern times , storytelling has remained a constant throughout the evolution of the human race. Storytelling works because people have the innate desire to learn about certain developments that might be relevant to them. Storytelling also provides an alternate reality, especially if it’s fiction.

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The Importance of B2B Storytelling

PureB2B

From ancient to modern times , storytelling has remained a constant throughout the evolution of the human race. Storytelling works because people have the innate desire to learn about certain developments that might be relevant to them. Storytelling also provides an alternate reality, especially if it's fiction.

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Why Digital Media is Killing TV Advertising

Hubspot

TV advertising spend actually climbed 16% from 2010 to 2017 , according to analysis by ARK Investment Management. If these losses continue as projected, by 2023 viewing hours could be less than half what they were in 2010, and cut in half again by the year 2028. Here, I'm going to explain why. The Decline of TV Advertising.

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Google Algorithm Updates in 2018: Every Change You Should Know

RebelMouse

It seems like a new Google update or algorithm shift is being detected every day, and we don't expect busy marketers to scour the internet looking for every last one. To avoid compromising reach and visibility on Google, it's important to understand the platform's ongoing updates and how you can incorporate them into your search strategy.

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The Dawn of Content Strategy

Ambal's Amusings

We asked Joe Pulizzi "What are key marketing trends and predictions for 2010? What actions should marketers take in 2010?" " Joe Pulizzi's Marketing Prediction for 2010. Joe Pulizzi's Marketing Action for 2010. Every brand needs a chief storyteller or chief content officer. Recommended Resources.

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The Destruction of Silicon Valley, and 4 Other Stories We Loved in April

Contently

As advertisers use Google’s recent controversies to leverage better prices and better placements, YouTubers are suffering. But as anyone from Contently will tell you, storytelling is on the rise. The year was 2010. It’s capitalism through the lens of those who reject it, told from a gilded cage on wheels.