Keith Quesenberry, author, researcher, and professor of Social Media Marketing joins the podcast to share his groundbreaking research on the science that backs the power of story.

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In This Episode

Freytag's Pyramid and three, five, and ten act story structures.
Super Bowl ads; what makes them fly or flop?
The research that proves that storytelling is a powerful business tool.

Resources

Keith's Book, Social Media Strategy: Marketing and Advertising in the Consumer Revolution
Park's blog post, High Performance Storytelling Drives Audi Prom Spot
Harvard Business Review, The Irresistible Power of Storytelling as a Strategic Business Tool
www.postcontrolmarketing.com
www.Businessofstory.com

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#12: How Data Works to Back Powerful Stories with Keith Quesenberry