Human first, transparency, accountability, and relentless curiosity. These are the standards that define 1440 — the daily newsletter that keeps millions of Americans informed about the latest headlines, without motives. In episode 80 of Brand Story, Co-Founder & CEO of 1440, Tim Huelskamp, shares the story of how 1440 came to be, the impact taking care of your team has on your customers, and how his company is helping redefine the news landscape.
Continuous learning is a crucial aspect of organizational improvement. Just ask Senior Instructional Designer and e-Learning Specialist at Canon, Joseph McBee. When organizations encourage employees to engage in ongoing learning and development opportunities, they can stay ahead of industry trends, adapt to changing conditions, and drive innovation. In episode 78 of Brand Story, we speak with Joseph about the similarities between learning and development and marketing, ways to make learning easier, and how to create a culture of learning in the workplace.
Think customer service only applies to your frontline employees? Think again. In this episode of Brand Story, Gravity Group’s President, Steve Gilman, and Vice President, Lindsey Laughlin, take a deep dive into what makes up good (and bad) customer service and how it impacts brand experience.
Everyone experiences moments of self-doubt, and Lan Phan is no exception. As the founder & CEO of community of SEVEN, Lan moved to the U.S. at a young age with her family and worked in a nail salon before climbing the corporate ladder. In this episode, Lan shares the lessons she learned and the daily habits she implemented to help create a more meaningful life for herself. The episode touches on the importance of prioritizing our mental and physical well-being, and how to cultivate a positive mindset through consistent, daily habits.
Ever wonder how a two-time Emmy nominee approaches storytelling? Tom Langan has spent his 20-year career in television keeping one thing consistent: appealing to the human side of storytelling. In this episode, Tom addresses the need for a strategic approach to content creation and putting your audience first. We hear snippets from his book, Legendeering, a guide for a video communication strategy, and the role reciprocity plays in communication strategies. His episode is full of examples of how to talk to people like people to build connections and add value to your stories.