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A Product Storytelling Framework from an Unlikely Seasonal Source

Contently

It closed its last store in 2001.) Product Storytelling Framework. So why do I say the Rudolph story is a perfect product storytelling framework for all of us today? Let’s look at Rudolph through a marketing storytelling lens. May was a copywriter working at the Montgomery Ward & Co., million shoppers.

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How to Use Documentary Filmmaking Techniques to Craft Memorable Content

Content Marketing Institute

While there are a multitude of ways to create truly memorable and compelling content, I believe documentary storytelling has amazing potential, partly because I see so few brands using the format well. HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT: How REI Is Unlocking the Power of Long-Form Video. 4 Secrets of Great Storytellers.

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What It Means to Get Branded Content Right

Content Marketing Institute

Whenever someone mentions the term “branded content,” my mind still drifts back to the original inspiration for my love of the technique: BMW’s The Hire. of communication professionals rely on branded content. Humor is a sure crowd-pleaser, but it isn’t the only way to capitalize on branded content’s power.

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20 Bloggers to Watch in 2012

ProBlogger

Maria Popova describes herself as “interestingness curator and semi-secret geek obsessed with design, science, storytelling and combinatorial creativity” She is the editor of the much-loved Brain Pickings , which she described as a “a destination for indiscriminate curiosity.” Maria Popova. Kristi Hines. Sarah Peck.

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How NASCAR Drives Better Storytelling With a Unified Team

Content Marketing Institute

Editor’s note: Evan Parker is a finalist for 2018 Content Marketer of the Year. We’ll share insight from all the finalists in this blog before the winner is announced in September at Content Marketing World. Enterprise content marketing is an exercise in collaboration. The meeting between Dale Sr.

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GPT-3.5: The Robots Are Here to Take Over Your Writing, or Are They? Exploring Copywriting AI

Content Hacker

Now, if you don’t know Joe, he’s been called the godfather of content marketing–for good reason. He’s the founder of Content Marketing Institute (CMI), which quickly became the leading educational destination for enterprise brands looking for content marketing resources. Short-Form Content.

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Blog Business Model 1: Land Public Speaking Gigs Through Your Blog

ProBlogger

Since 2001, I’ve owned an inground swimming pool company that installs pools throughout Virginia and Maryland. Things grew nicely until 2008 when the housing marketing collapsed, ruining many pool companies and forcing us to figure out a way to continue to survive despite so few potential clients. I’m dang good at storytelling.

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