StoryTeller Media & Communications
StoryTeller is a public relations agency specializing in media relations, social media and video production and web video
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When Talking is Better Than Texting
One of the longest running and biggest challenges of emails and text messages is inflection and expression. Sure, you can write in ALL CAPS IF YOU REALLY WANT TO EMPHASIZE A POINT and you can smile 
or wink;), but so much is still lost in translation. Then there are those who hide behind e-mail in communication. You know the people who do it, in fact, maybe you even do it. But why?
How Does Social Media Effect Traditional Media?
Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo recently proclaimed his “lifer” status with the Spartans after considering a job opportunity with the Cleveland Cavaliers. As Izzo deliberated this life changing decision, the rumor mill was cranking away with reporters tapping sources, staking out near the basketball complex in East Lansing and outside Izzo’s offices. There were even some reporters contacting Izzo’s mother to see if she had any insight into what was going on inside her son’s mind.
I Have Nothing To Blog About
Probably the number one reason people say they don’t want to blog is because they think they have nothing to write about. And we all know the key to a successful blog is to have consistently updated content. I myself sometimes find it hard to come up with an interesting topic, and I’m only responsible for writing one blog a week! So while I was struggling to come up with a topic for this week’s post, I found myself wondering, “If I could write the most awesome blog ever what would it look like?”
My mind immediately went to a book I just finished reading, one that was truly inspiring in a very unexpected way. When You are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris is a “realish” (Sedaris is quoted as referring to it as “97% true”) compilation of essays Sedaris wrote about his own life. The essays are witty, clever and sometimes a little inappropriate, but what really caught my attention was how Sedaris was able to turn the mundane, everyday events of his life into this fantastic work of literature.
Somehow he creates an entire chapter on his attempt to make coffee while the water is shut off, another about having a lozenge fall from his mouth into the lap of a fellow plane passenger, and yet another about how his short legs prevent him from keeping up with his partner when touring foreign cities causing him to be perpetually lost - all the while bringing a new understanding of love, fear and relationships to the reader.
Now I by no means consider myself an exciting person, so this book really inspired me to take a different look at my everyday life. Going to the grocery store, dinner with friends, a regular day at the office – all have the potential to teach a lesson on life, work and relationships, if only I could come up with the proper segue. If I could do that, just think of all the blog posts I would have ready to go!
So this is my challenge to you and to myself – instead of taking everyday events at face value, try to figure out how many different ways you could tell the story of your day. Look for a different angle, pretend you are telling it to a different audience, and try to tell it in a humorous manner and then a serious one. Who knows, you may begin to see your average day as the inspiration for your next blog post (or best selling book, fingers crossed).
And if you are still looking for a little more inspiration, I recommend any of Sedaris’s books!
Video Blog
Another video blog is up via Chad and Heidi. Lots going on again in the past week. The highlight includes a litter of some seriously adorable golden retriever puppies. Watch our vlog to see just how cute they are and why they made their on camera debut.
StoryTeller Vlog 03.19.10
Chad and I found a bit of time to put together another video blog. We’ve been pretty busy the last couple of weeks in the video department. Check out what we’ve been working on and let us know what you think.
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