The Forward Observer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

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? We live in a story world.

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Contently

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Fact : Consumers don’t fully trust corporations. People trust consumers (and even influencers), not companies. Consumers are skeptical of businesses , so it’s not surprising that they trust influencers, peers, and even celebrities to give them sound advice on new products. Let’s play a game. I know, I know.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Storytelling has long been used to activate a reader’s imagination through an interactive narrative. Brand storytelling in particular uses this narrative to share company values while connecting customers to a company. What Is Brand Storytelling? ZoomInfo MarketingOS Finally, ABM with data you can trust. Keep reading!

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Biznology

MAY 13, 2019

With young consumers increasingly demanding brands give more back to society, the challenge today is to create a promise that can be trusted and delivered – with credible authenticity. This trend for brands to create and communicate their CSR (corporate social responsibility) promises reflects a growing decline in trust in business.

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Valasys

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Introduction Have you ever listened to a lecture, TED Talk, or presentation and noticed how the speaker uses real-life experiences and stories to convey the message? When it comes to content marketing, you want to ensure that your audience connects with your product or service, and storytelling may help you achieve that goal.

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Contently

JULY 10, 2019

Cue data storytelling. The Rise of Data Storytelling. They care about a lot more—and you’ll be able to do that as data supports storytelling by bringing credibility and reliability to the message your PR content is putting out. The Impact of Data Storytelling. Stating the message isn’t simply enough.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 15, 2024

By concentrating on specific niches, B2B creators produce content that directly addresses their audience’s needs, establishing trust and fostering strong connections. By combining industry expertise with a knack for storytelling , B2B creators are setting new standards for how businesses communicate and connect.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

JANUARY 25, 2020

Like many in PR, I’ve had debated many times over the years, and the reason is that storytelling works. As it is on the occasional Saturday, I present several links wrapped around a theme and worthy of your attention. 1) What is storytelling? 1) What is storytelling? 2) Why storytelling works: The Angel’s Cocktail.

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Content4Demand

APRIL 24, 2020

Adding emotion to narrative triggers the release of oxytocin in the brain, which pushes us to relate, care, trust and help others. That’s why emotions play a big role in storytelling. Instead of simply presenting the facts, add a narrative. You can also stir emotions that create trust, empathy and confidence.

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Webbiquity

JUNE 20, 2023

By weaving together compelling visuals and concise storytelling, explainer videos are the perfect medium to grab your audience’s attention and immerse them in the world of your solution. To create impactful testimonial videos, focus on authenticity and storytelling.

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Navigate the Channel

JANUARY 8, 2024

If using micro-moments, storytelling and video aren’t part of your plan, let’s re-visit these digital marketing trends and their importance in every business strategy now. Storytelling in marketing involves crafting narratives that resonate with the audience. Human-centered content in marketing is an extension of storytelling.

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Digilant

JULY 7, 2022

While the subject matter may require a certain formality, a cautious tone, and unglamorous language, that doesn’t mean that storytelling in healthcare has to feel like a doctor’s waiting room. What Makes Storytelling Effective in a Healthcare Setting? Humans have always relied on storytelling to pass down information.

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Two years ago, I was asked to give a presentation about my HubSpot article on emotional marketing. However, leading up to the event, I felt the full responsibility of not only delivering a good presentation but also teaching the audience valuable , actionable information — and that was very intimidating. Glad you asked.

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Vidyard

OCTOBER 27, 2019

They can influence who we trust, play on our nostalgia, and help us make sense of complex information. While the content is broadly entertaining, their target audience of event managers recognize the specialized terms and scenarios presented, and thereby quickly understand exactly how Cvent can help them with specific day-to-day activities.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Companies should position themselves as thought leaders to build trust and loyalty with target audiences. They’re looking for healthy and stable leaders they can trust to point them in the right direction to make a purchase, form a partnership, or find a service. They will learn to trust you so you can show them the best way forward.

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EveryoneSocial

MAY 4, 2020

Whether you work in the marketing department or not, you’ve probably heard more industry experts and brands focused on storytelling. Brand storytelling has been around for years and you probably have numerous companies in your mind right now that tell great stories that often reflect their mission or brand values. .

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PureB2B

AUGUST 27, 2017

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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Martech Advisor

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Storytelling in marketing works because it engages your audience, evokes an emotional response, and guides them through their buyer’s journey. In this article, we share a few ideas to combine classic storytelling techniques with modern marketing to win over your audience in 2020. The answer is by telling stories.

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Top Rank Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In an age where the allure of artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the attention of so many of us in the B2B marketing industry, the essence of authentic human connection in storytelling is more important than ever. That said, those that have skills at strategy, creativity and storytelling will come out on top.”

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Brandpoint

MARCH 15, 2024

However, the rapid pace of change also presents challenges in data privacy and information sharing in an increasingly complex media environment. The proliferation of false information poses challenges in maintaining trust with audiences and stakeholders, making reputation management a critical aspect of PR strategies.

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Vidyard

OCTOBER 27, 2019

They can influence who we trust, play on our nostalgia, and help us make sense of complex information. A really great story can communicate the entire character of a brand in less than three minutes, and video storytelling can be especially persuasive. Build Video Storytelling Around Emotion 3. Video Storytelling Tips 3.1

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 27, 2015

Well I know there is more value to effective storytelling over hard selling and cold calling. I love making connections with anyone in the content game, but Michele started talking about storytelling. This was exactly what Rob Walker and Joshua Glenn did back in 2009, as part of their storytelling experiment. I was intrigued.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 29, 2020

Empathy-based marketing relies on trust. Do you think your customers trust your brand? A brand trust survey, The Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report , delivered some interesting tidbits on trust and marketing. Consumers put more trust in influencers who are relatable, not the most popular ones.

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PureB2B

AUGUST 27, 2017

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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Moz

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Posted by chrisgiarratana Add value to SEO reports with storytelling. If this describes your SEO reporting approach, you’re missing out on vital opportunities to retain clients and upsell with carefully crafted storytelling strategies. SEO reporting has always been an important part of my deliverables.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 17, 2015

Earlier this I had the pleasure to kick off the 2015 NewsCred Content Marketing Summit with a presentation on the Future of Storytelling. I opened my talk with a video montage that took us back to the beginning of storytelling (watch the video below at 0:50 mark). Watch my talk on “The Future Of Storytelling” below.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 10, 2020

Explainer videos follow a fairly straightforward structure: start by focusing on the viewers’ pain-point, then provide a step-by-step solution to their problem (and communicate your brand’s value proposition) using storytelling. Storytelling is a big one. To maximize your lead generation, use a diverse mix of posts. .

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Content Standard

MARCH 22, 2018

And those people who’d been building the businesses realized what they were all along: They were storytellers. And the modern phenomenon of the corporate chief storyteller was born. But what is a chief storyteller exactly? A LinkedIn search for the job title “storyteller” reveals almost 10,000 hits.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 16, 2013

So I looked through the most popular presentations published in the last 12 months and picked the top 25 slideshare presentations of 2013 for business leaders, marketers and growth hackers. The 25 Best Slideshare Presentations of 2013. More than a million pageviews for this 1st of 2 top Hubspot presentations.

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Content Standard

APRIL 23, 2024

However, a strong brand is crucial for sustained success, fostering trust and market differentiation. Shapes the narrative around the value of marketing: Be an articulate storyteller. Be agile and adaptable, embracing new content platforms and storytelling mediums while keeping your core audience at the forefront.

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ActiveDEMAND

JUNE 14, 2017

Storytelling: It’s All About Keeping Your Brand Out Front. The concept of storytelling in marketing is all about building a narrative of what your brand offers and how it solves a problem for your targeted consumer. Storytelling in marketing has always existed and is a natural fit for marketing. Stories put our brains to work.

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Martech

JANUARY 13, 2022

Because data storytelling is becoming a timeless skill in an increasingly data-driven profession, we’re resharing this helpful article from last spring’s MarTech Conference. Data doesn’t speak for itself, it needs a good storyteller,” said Nancy Duarte, CEO of Duarte Inc., Nancy Duarte presenting at MarTech.

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The Customer

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

As a storyteller I like a set-up, a through-line, and a resolve. Now we’re cooking—but note to self and you dear readers: Never trust just battery. The post Perfecting Live Presentations Even When Your Tech is FUBAR appeared first on TheCustomer. I’m back in the black and revert to the live shot on just battery.

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Content Standard

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The way content marketers talked about social media storytelling made it sound whimsical and impassioned. And at the very top of it all, brand storytelling as an ultimate goal felt like the purest, most authentic marketing practice that anyone could pursue. Storytelling is a practice nearly as old as mankind itself.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 16, 2019

But today I want to talk about another crucial skill needed to great leadership – the skill of storytelling. Powerful storytelling can inspire, bring people together, and help to cement facts and information. Being a great storyteller is understandably an important skill for writers to possess. Quick Takeaways. Source: [link].

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 24, 2022

From creative video content to authentic storytelling to strategic content organization, these examples all provide actionable tips you can leverage right away to jumpstart your own content ROI. What better way to build that trust than showing proven, measurable results from current customers that have already benefited from your solutions?

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Influitive

JUNE 8, 2017

In his Advocamp 2016 talk, Robin Hamilton, director of UK-based agency inEvidence, delivers hard-hitting insights about how to build trust with doubtful prospects. Using fascinating examples from human history, Robin presents the one tool brands can.

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