Terence Szuplat had the opportunity of a lifetime at just 20 years old – a speechwriting internship in the White House. It’s what led to his passion for presentation writing, and after freelancing for many years, he returned to the White House to become one of former President Obama’s longest-serving speechwriters. In this episode of Brand Story, Terry talks about the importance of telling a story in everything you write and what it takes to connect with an audience.
George Tannenbaum is an advertising icon and true veteran in the world of copywriting. Having spent nearly four decades in the world of advertising and creative direction for the world’s top brands, he shares his journey of moving from working for a renowned ad agency to now working for himself — and what he’s learned along the way.
In this episode, Kate Kelly, a talented writer, speaker, and historian, shares how curiosity drives good storytelling, why it’s important to respond to your audience, and how to get started writing.
In this episode, we talk with Pat Craig, Founder and Executive Director of The Wild Animal Sanctuary. Pat shares his incredible journey from becoming the youngest person licensed in the industry to leading the largest carnivore sanctuary in the world.
How do you tell the story of a community? We’re talking with Andrea Dono, Executive Director of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance about the revitalization of Harrisonburg’s downtown. Andrea shares why you should always stay true to your mission (especially during difficult times), share your organization’s personality, and how storytelling builds community.