Stories are the creative conversion of life itself into a more powerful, clearer, more meaningful experience. They are the currency of human contact. ~Robert McKee It’s no accident that a sense of belonging is listed as one of humanity’s basic needs. We’re a social species, interested in shared experiences and united in our love for [...]
The year was 1979 and though I wasn’t born yet, I still recognize this song as a classic (love the outfits!): Well, it’s 33 years later and video still hasn’t killed radio. Personally, on most days I listen to the radio while I’m writing. And here’s a shocking revelation: I don’t own a TV and [...]
CALGARY, AB, May 29, 2012/ Troy Media – All I really needed to know about content marketing, I learned in kindergarten – specifically during story time. Whether it’s a fairy tale or a fable, a parable or a poem, the structure tends to follow a certain pattern. Content marketing is now at the heart of [...]
Note: This article was originally published in its entirety on my Postmedia News social media column. The social media club I organize, Third Tuesday, had a great speaker this week. Social media consultant to corporate America, podcaster, web community builder, and now author C.C. Chapman came to Canada to promote his new book Content Rules. [...]
