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Who are you? What sets you apart from other agents? What's YOUR story? Learn to leverage the uniqueness of "you" by attending our upcoming "Becoming a Top Agent by Leveraging Storytelling," instructed by Elizabeth Hume. Register at bit.ly/24storytelling.

This applies well beyond post secondary. ALWAYS consider who your audience is, and what information THEY need. Pay attention to where your audiences seek information (it can change over time) and make sure your website is updated too! A distribution plan and budget to amplify your new assets is essential!

Check your human trafficking awareness -watch video #3 created by Van Wert High School's Media Production students. HT Myth #3️⃣ .. BUSTED in less than 6️⃣0️⃣ seconds! YWCA 24-7 Human Trafficking hotline: 567-259-9501 Thanks to Van Wert High School Media Production classes for editing the HT myth-busting videos. Van Wert High School #humantraffickingawareness #HTawareness #onamission

🌟 New Contest Alert: "Love in Frames" 🌟 Hello Video Editors and Storytellers! We're thrilled to announce our inaugural competition at Vidtie - "Love in Frames." We're calling all video editors and filmmakers to weave a captivating story about love. Whether it's romantic, platonic, self-love, or an unconventional tale of affection, we want to see your unique perspective! Why Participate? Showcase Your Talent: Let your creativity shine on a platform that celebrates storytelling. Win Exciting Prizes: Not just recognition, but also rewards that value your skills. Connect & Learn: Engage with a community of passionate creators and industry experts. How to Enter: Visit www.vidtie.com to read the detailed guidelines. Submit your entry by March 31st. Share your work, get noticed, and potentially win! Let's bring stories of love to life. We can't wait to see your submissions! 👉 Follow us on Vidtie for more updates and upcoming contests.

The 6 stories every organization should tell, and how to build your own narratives for each of these stories. https://lnkd.in/gKQ-yMeV

🌟 Spend quality time in pre-production to help your video meet business objectives….. Whatever the business objectives for your video project, one thing is true….. The longer your audience watches your video, the more effective the video will be in meeting that objective. View duration shows commitment to the story in the video and confirms your audience is interested! Spending time in pre-production to determine key elements of your video project is essential to improve video engagement and view duration, by.... ✅ Identifying the audience for your video ✅ Connecting emotionally with your audience ✅ Storytelling – making your video make sense, using a range of techniques ✅ Shortening the time it takes to engage with the video If marketing and business videos aren’t being watched for long enough…… ➡️ Your audience won’t hear some (or all) of your message ➡️ Improvements in brand awareness are limited ➡️ Opportunities are missed to support business objectives ➡️ ROI is lower If video success measures are underwhelming, changes can be made to your next video project to improve the outcome. A few tips are… 🎥 Value pre-production 🎥 Know your audience 🎥 Make the beginning engaging and employ storytelling techniques 🎥 Ensure messaging connects with emotions When pre-production is thoughtfully considered using a clear and thorough brief, the video will be more engaging and more likely to meet your objectives. Pre-production time will be worth it! Schedule a 30 minute catch-up to see how we can help you develop a brief for an engaging video project. https://lnkd.in/eCv68GZy

Did you ever have this happen to you? You get on a video meeting with someone. And the person your meeting with doesn't turn on their video. How does that make you feel? The old adage of 'seeing if believing' is very true here. Tap or click on the image below to get my point of view on that.

I believe there are three myths that if we are willing to look at, unpack, and dispel, not only would we be better thought-leaders, but happier and most connected individuals. I believe those three myths are: 1) I'm not creative- Buzzer! Sorry everyone is creative, it's like saying you're a fish and you don't know where the water is. 2) I'm not a good storyteller- Buzzer! Sorry oral history via storytelling goes as far back as the beginning of time, you just need someone to help you mine your stories and the courage to share and shape them. 3) I'm just not funny- Buzzer! Sorry if you're human you have the capacity to be funny, not ha-ha, that's not the goal, but a generous sense of humor and playfulness, that will be a great gift to you and your teams that you lead and are a part of. That being said that doesn't mean we all couldn't use a little angel nudge and support in how to cultivate all three key ingredients. Enter Kelly Swanson a dear friend, colleague, and quite frankly, my coach for when I work on my keynotes and presentations. Her understanding of humor, story, and connection is by far the most extraordinary combination. I've ever experienced. Working with Kelly and joining the Story Impact Academy has been a game changer! Plus it's an aside so you wouldn't know this, but she was trained as a classical pianist so her understanding or rhythm, phrasing, and the art and science of the power of the pause is unprecedented. Check out her free gift on tips to add Humor into your presentation and I think in your life.

Are you worried about looking unprofessional online in your meetings, presentations, and interviews? The visual economy is here and we are all broadcasters now! In today’s fast-paced world of constant media, moving images, and digital presence, broadcasting is no longer the preserve of the privileged few. When every visual choice has the power to make or break reputations, success in this highly competitive economy hinges on mastering the skills of visual communication. It pays to take care with your online image and you can find out how to do this successfully with my expert advice in Chapter 2 of my new book The Visual Revolution Guidebook. 👉 https://amzn.to/3La0T6j

Community and process. This is biggest and most complex of the Rich Pictures made with The Winch Press play to see it unfold 🎬✨ As we went from draft, to draft, I realised it need a clean, clear re-draw for the final image. Sometimes I like to record the process, which means that I get to see, and share, this video of their journey, and the drawing journey, as well. 👣 We worked with several rounds of feedback from residents and the Winch to get to the perfect picture and honour their #community story, their work, #collaboration and #creativity. #graphicrecording #scribe #richpicture #visualthinking #visualstorytelling #visualpractitioner #visualstory