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Novelty: The Storytelling Element Your Brain Craves

Contently

That’s because the previous week, our eccentric teacher Captain Bob let me demonstrate the science by strapping two jumper cables to my eyelids and electrocuting myself in front of the entire class. Last week, I explored the first of the four elements of great storytelling: relatability. They found that our brains crave novelty.

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My Top Content Marketing Predictions For 2016

Marketing Insider Group

No, it’s time for content prognosticators and marketing futurists to get out their crystal balls and start predicting the biggest trends for content marketing for 2016. My Main Content Marketing Prediction For 2016? The leading marketing trend of 2016 will be the maturing of the age of ad blocking. What do you think?

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5 Digital Marketing Predictions for the 2018 Olympic Games

Convince & Convert

Beginning February ninth, the neglected cable boxes that occupy our living rooms will get some much-needed attention. Or, if you’re like me, with no cable to speak of, you’ll frantically search the world wide web for Olympic coverage. Posted by Indiana University on Tuesday, August 9, 2016.

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What’s the Best Platform for Live Video Marketing in 2016?

Content Standard

The 2016 season is the first year the league will live stream some of its games via social media. Already a proven destination for mobile video, Snapchat’s advantage lies at an intersection of two key strengths: storytelling and video. The post What’s the Best Platform for Live Video Marketing in 2016?

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What Virtual Reality Can and Can’t Do for Your Brand

Contently

In October of 2016, I attended the Future of Storytelling Festival , a gathering of innovative storytelling formats, most of which dealt with virtual reality and augmented reality. What makes virtual and augmented reality so effective for storytelling is how they put multiple senses in the middle of the action.

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How to Use Non-Obvious Thinking to Create Better Content

Content Marketing Institute

Cable news, Rohit points out, is having a banner year because it’s selling outrage. A post shared by Stephen Crowley (@steecrowley) on Nov 7, 2016 at 3:50am PST. Non-Obvious trend: Back-storytelling. Sometimes outrage is reasonable and justified. Sometimes it’s packaged and sold to generate clicks and views. What’s the problem?

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Why Facebook Ads Will Make You Successful in 2017 & Beyond

Hubspot

billion daily active users, as of September 2016. Instagram: 600 million users, as of December 2016 -- with 50% of all users following a business. Facebook Messenger: Over one billion monthly active users, as of July 2016. Canvas ads can also be great for B2B and are a storyteller's dream.