Tag: storytelling
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The Jay Walker Podcast Debuts with Impressive Chart Impact on Premiere Day
Introduction: A Notable Premiere for a New Voice in Lifestyle Podcasting The Jay Walker Podcast made a striking entrance into the podcasting landscape, debuting its inaugural episode to a strong surge of listener interest. On premiere day, the show landed at #3 on the Apple Podcasts Lifestyle Chart and #12 on the iHeart Podcast Charts,…
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Content Creators Reframe Africa Beyond Safaris
Rethinking Africa’s Narrative When people think of Africa, a narrow lens often dominates: safaris, wildlife, and hardship. Yet a new wave of content creators is pushing back against this stereotype, offering multi-dimensional portraits of the continent. From bustling tech hubs to vibrant markets, from cinematic street-food scenes to grassroots innovation, creators are recasting Africa as…
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Alex Pretti: The American Country Singer Loved and Valorized by Peers
Introduction: A Portrait of a Singer Shaped by the Genre Alex Pretti has become a familiar name in certain corners of American country music, not only for his songs but for the way his work is valued by his peers. In an industry that often prizes the raw honesty of the open road, Pretti stands…
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How Two Google Marketers Turned Hatchlings Into Unforgettable Stories
Turning a Global Brand’s Expertise into Local Magic In the whirlwind world of digital marketing, strategy often collides with storytelling to create moments that linger long after the campaign ends. That’s exactly what happened when two Google marketing specialists, Keira Spencer and Laura Currie, navigated the final round of the Cairns Hatchlings, a niche competition…
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So relieved: final hours of a writer who chose how his story ends
Introduction: A writer’s final act In a quiet room, with the sun streaming through the windows, a writer lay resting against the pillows, content in the knowledge that he had the power to seal his own ending. This is the deeply human story behind a bookish life: a craftsman who believed that endings matter as…
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Why Book-to-Film Adaptations Often Disappoint—and What to Read After Hamnet
Why book-to-film adaptations often fall short Adaptations are not merely translations from page to screen; they are reinterpretations shaped by budget, audience, and the practical constraints of cinema. When a beloved novel becomes a film, expectations run high. Yet it’s common to leave the theater or switch off the streaming service feeling that something essential—the…
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Heartbroken tributes flow for playwright and journalist Aroha Awarau
Tributes pour in for Aroha Awarau, a trusted voice in New Zealand’s arts and journalism The New Zealand arts and media community is mourning the loss of Aroha Awarau, a prolific playwright and journalist who died yesterday at the age of 49 after a short battle with cancer. A social media announcement described his passing…
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Can a Good Story Change Economic Reality? Narrative Economics in Action
What is Narrative Economics? Economics is often portrayed as a science governed by numbers, models, and rational choice. Yet real-world behavior frequently diverges from those tidy assumptions. Narrative economics, a field popularized by Nobel laureate Robert Shiller, argues that stories—shared, repeated, and emotionally resonant—can influence decisions, shape expectations, and ultimately move markets. In short, people…
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My Favourite Family Photo: The Legend of Our Mum Gwen
Introduction: A photo that tells a story beyond the image Every family has one picture that seems to hold a dozen stories at once. For my siblings and me, the favourite family photo isn’t about a perfect smile or a flawless pose. It’s about the legend our mother, Gwen, stitched around our teenage years in…
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Culture That Made Me: Ger Gilroy of Newstalk Selects His Cultural Touchstones
Culture That Made Me: Ger Gilroy’s formative touchstones Ger Gilroy is a name many Irish listeners associate with smart sports radio and engaging analysis. Since 2018, he has been the managing director of Off The Ball while continuing to host Newstalk’s popular weekday sports show at 7pm. Behind the headlines and the live commentary, Gilroy’s…