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What’s Missing in Content Marketing: Who and Why

Writing on the Web

Storytelling and personalization is the biggest missing piece in content marketing as I see it. Storytelling is the best way to do that. People are good at writing about what they know. They aren’t as good about expressing who they are and why they do what they do. But we don’t see that on many websites, do we?

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Content Marketing with Stories: Better than Facts

Writing on the Web

The best way to gain attention and engage readers is through storytelling. Some bloggers and writers are natural storytellers, some aren’t. I’ve written extensively about how to craft blog posts , and given you some outlines and templates for structuring blog posts. A success story, especially in the face of difficulties.

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Anecdote: Matt Moore facilitates a discussion on story work with Madelyn Blair and me

Buzz Marketing for Technology

Storytelling. Filed in Narrative , Storytelling. 06:00 - Shawn distinguishes between storylistening & storytelling. 08:30 - "Storytelling" as a bit overwhelming vs things that you do everyday. 11:15 - The use of objects in storytelling - Madelyn applies this to mission statements. Newsletter. Open space.

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Business Blog Writing: Come on, light my fire!

Writing on the Web

It demands vivid insight and storytelling skill to present an idea that packs enough emotional power to be memorable. In a story, you not only weave in a lot of information, but you also arouse your reader’s emotions and energy. Persuading with a story is hard. Blog this on Blogger. Subscribe to the comments for this post?

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Content Marketing Matters: What’s Your Brand Personality?

Writing on the Web

Tags: Content Marketing Online Marketing Online Persuasion Attracting Clients blog marketing branding content marketing with blogs emotions narrative personality stories storytelling.

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Content Marketing Tips: Get Your Stories Straight

Writing on the Web

Good content marketing requires good storytelling. Fortunately, the human brain is a story-creating machine. In our lives, we take whatever happens and impose logic and chronology upon it. Consider these common phrases: Everything happens for a reason. One door closes and another one opens. More will be revealed. Things happen in threes.

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Content Rules: Secrets of Writing Compelling Content

Writing on the Web

How can you introduce storytelling into your marketing mix? Sadly this classic marketing approach is everywhere. And, it gets multiplied on websites, blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and videos on YouTube, to the point that people tune out. How can you make your writing interesting, more like a good movie or book? Blog this on Blogger.

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