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The Marketing Book Podcast: “The Sale Is In The Tale” by John Livesay

The Forward Observer

The Sale Is In The Tale by John Livesay About the Book John Livesay, a keynote speaker and author of the business book Better Selling Through Storytelling , presents us with a business fable set in Austin, Texas. It is about a sales representative whose old ways of selling are not working anymore.

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The Marketing Book Podcast: “The Perfect Story” by Karen Eber

The Forward Observer

The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire by Karen Eber About the Book Learn how to take any story and make it perfect—from storytelling expert Karen Eber, whose popular TED Talk on the subject continues to be a source of inspiration for millions. What makes a story perfect?

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New White Paper: Breaking into Publishing – What It Takes to Write, Produce, and Market Your Book

Trade Press Services Newsletter

Have you ever dreamt about writing and publishing a book? Writing a book takes a monumental investment of time, energy, and resources. Book publishing is a multifaceted industry with several key players—authors, literary agents, publishers, editors, distributors, booksellers, and libraries.

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The Marketing Book Podcast: “The StorySelling Method” by Philipp Humm

The Forward Observer

The StorySelling Method: Master the Art of Storytelling to Build Trust, Stand Out, and Boost Sales by Philipp Humm About the Book Do you struggle to connect with your customers on a personal level? No fluff, no BS… just straightforward and effective storytelling tactics that will transform your sales game.

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7 Books That’ll Turn Your Marketing Team Into Better Storytellers

Contently

I’ve always liked to buy my team books—I buy every direct report a book during the holidays and right before our mid-year review cycle if I need to suck up to them. My gifts are also self-serving— marketing is all about empathy and storytelling, and great stories are proven to make us more empathetic and creative.

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7 Steps to Effective Brand Storytelling

Marketing Insider Group

Storytelling is a human pastime, something we’ve been doing for thousands of years. With brand storytelling, you can create an emotional connection with your audience. So, how do you effectively implement and scale brand storytelling into your content strategy ? What Is Brand Storytelling? 7 Steps for Brand Storytelling.

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4 Helpful Elements Of Buyer Personas Essential To Your Brand Storytelling

Tony Zambito

Some of the best books ever written often involve an engaging central character or several central characters. A non-fiction book I read recently that does this well is The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larsen. . In Larsen’s book, Churchill’s drive was unmistakable.