Can storytelling save the journalism school?

November 07 Comments Off on Can storytelling save the journalism school? Category: Amplify, Feed

Some well written notes on a possible future for J-schools.Clipped from toughsledding.comIf you care about journalism schools, you got mighty nervous when Colorado decided to close one last spring.  The Daily Camera offers a summary of the case. If want the inside scoop, download the full report (PDF) from the “Program Discontinuance Committee.”“We can’t be […]

The storytelling of the 99 percent.

November 05 Comments Off on The storytelling of the 99 percent. Category: Blogging, Feed, HackText

I’ll keep it brief. This site is not normally the place where I address politics or “The News.” I’ve been following the riots around Occupy Oakland with significant concern. However, we’re here to talk about storytelling and there is something going on that you shouldn’t miss when it comes to Occupy Wall Street and storytelling. […]

A Jewish perspective on the importance of storytelling.

September 29 Comments Off on A Jewish perspective on the importance of storytelling. Category: Feed, HackText

For the fifth time at Mason, I have delivered a D’var Torah, an interpretation of the Torah, to the High Holidays congregation at the university Hillel service. This year I spoke on the eve of Rosh Hashanah and my topic, relevantly enough to this blog, was the power of storytelling and why it is important that we […]

“Better digital marketing through storytelling” via @smartbrief

September 20 Comments Off on “Better digital marketing through storytelling” via @smartbrief Category: Amplify, Feed

This is absolutely true. You can’t effectively take advantage of technology unless you know how to tell good stories.Clipped from adage.comYou Have All the Tools You Need to Build Better Brand StoriesWhy Storytelling Is Essential to Business Success. Just Ask Apple, Google, Chevy, Coke and PepsiBut we also agree that technology innovations are irrelevant to […]