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We Need Social Producers: Catalysts for Conversations, Info & ROI

We Need Social Producers: Catalysts for Conversations, Info & ROI | Just Story It | Scoop.it
This piece came to me from my fellow curator Jan Gordon. She is an EXCELLENT curator and if you follow her curation it will help your business a lot.

What I really like about this piece is its basic question -- are you sharing your biz stories for messaging or for engagement? These are two very different activities and will generate different results for your business.

Read Jan's excellent review below, read Brian Solis' article, and start shifting your storytelling so you can achieve better business results!


This wonderful piece was written by Brian Solis and as always, he captured the essence of what's needed to move your content to the next level, where your audience becomes an active participant. This is where relationships and communities are built, brand advocates, word of mouth and commerce follows if this is done right.


Here's what caught my attention:


Social Producers are the new storytellers


**To thrive in social, mobile and new media in general, we need much more than content producers, we need a new breed of designers that grasp the elements of online sharing and have mastered the ART of social media


**They know how to  trigger desirable (and social) actions, reactions and transactions


**A new genre of social producers are taking aim at developing content strategies that are not only consumable, they're shareable, actionable and act as catalysts or sparks for relevant conversations.


**These social producers are in fact masters of their domains and understand the culture and the laws of information commerce within each


The difference between Social Producers and traditional content creators is they begin with social outcomes


**they understand the relationship between cause and effect and they bake-in conversation starters related to an integrated and business-focused strategy


**Social producers think about the overall experience and the effect where a social object is at the center of the dialogue and interaction they envision....within each network


**The overall story and outcome defines the nature of the social object.


Takeaway


**Beyond shareability, the social producers also think about resonance. Conversations on social networks move quickly.


**What was trending an hour ago gives way to  the next social object that captures everyone's attention until that too is replaced by the next shiny object and so on.


**Resonance is a technique that allows a social object to enjoy a greater lifespan and continue to swim upstream while other content strategies wash away in real-time.


**As you think about your content strategy for social networks, do so from the perspective of a social producer.


**While the social effect is certainly a goal, the social effect is also the result of social design.


**In the end, people are going to talk, so give them something to talk about!


Curated by Jan Gordon covering, "Curation, Social Business and Beyond"


Read full article here: [http://bit.ly/Qvxa6J]


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janlgordon's comment, September 25, 2012 11:10 AM
Marty, I loved your insights and comments, right on the money - this is indeed one of those articles that ignites that spark in me and I can see in you as well - taking static content and moving it to the next level. Thank you for your kind words and wisdom as well.
Martin (Marty) Smith's comment, September 25, 2012 12:05 PM
Thanks Jan. I think your notes are more valuable than the article and this is NOT the first time that has been true :). Certainly the article by itself isn't as powerful as article + your note, so the very definition of the benefit of content curation - content becomes more valuable with each touch :). M
Josette Williams's comment, October 1, 2012 4:14 PM
Really happy you like this article Gust.
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Business leaders, what can employees tell you? Story sharing.

Business leaders, what can employees tell you? Story sharing. | Just Story It | Scoop.it
This incident happened with one of my clients - a high-profile communication technology company. As part of their online program, they were going to write a company blog. The first contributors we ...
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Storytelling colleague Limor Shiponi from Isreal has done it again -- shared a slice of real life experience working with stories within a company.


This is a short story with lots to think about -- namely how working with stories in organizations opens up meaningful conversations. And usually what is shared would have remained hidden or unsaid.


And the other piece to think about in this story is how leadership can change and grow just by opening the door to storytelling. In this case, working on a company blog.


And then the last place to reflect on with this article is the role of the story practitioner. As you read Limor's story, what qualities and skills were present that created a positive outcome? 


And then of course, the story itself proves how such a short piece can pack such a rich punch.


If anyone is interested in digging into narrative practice, experiencing how complexity can be unwound with short but rich stories, and how all of this impacts both business and leadership, then click through the link at the end of the article to the Storyevolution conference coming up in May in Washington DC. Limor will be facilitating.


This review was written by Karen Dietz for her curated content on business storytelilng at www.scoop.it/t/just-story-it 

malek's curator insight, April 3, 7:32 PM

"I feel I’m afraid to do wrong when the standard is – perfect" What an inspiration.

Karen Dietz's comment, April 3, 8:21 PM
Yes, it is a fabulous insight Malek! Thanks for sharing.
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Storytelling Conference - Lincoln Business School - June 2013 ...

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The Lincoln Business School has issued an invitation to all members of the academic community to participate in the Storytelling Conference which will t...


Don't be put off by this being an academic conference! The focus here is all about the untold stories in organizations and what that means for organzational life.


Untold stories are one of the most ignored -- and sometimes the most difficult to get at -- part of business. Yet these untold stories have immense power, often reflecting the power relationships within business heirarchies. These dynamis are essential for story practitioners to understand.


If you work with stories in leadership or organizational development, this just might be the conference for you. And it would be a treat to spend time in the UK too!


This review was written by Karen Dietz for her curated content on business storytelling at www.scoop.it/t/just-story-it 

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Mindsets for the Future: Storyevolution Cutting Edge Conference on Biz Storytelling

Mindsets for the Future: Storyevolution Cutting Edge Conference on Biz Storytelling | Just Story It | Scoop.it

A leader's mindset must be able to embrace these apparent conflicting realities – inflexible strategies and visions that must remain vital. This conference will introduce you to storyevolution – the tool to building and sustaining a new state of mind, your mindset for the future.

Karen Dietz's insight:

Woo hoo! Just want to share with you a one-day story conference coming up in May 2013 in Wash. DC that I hope you can attend.


Yes, this is a bit self-serving because I'll be speaking there. Regardless, I think the material from the other presenters is going to be dynamite.


This is different from most conferences. This isn't about story basics. It's about how to work with stories in your organization to bring it forward into the future you envision. It's about clarity in complexity, and the evolving nature of story dynamics. Sounds heady. It's not.


The entire conference will be a storied experience. And it is designed for maximum participation, peer learning, and practical action steps you can implement -- and all grounded in solid well-tested frameworks.


Forget jumping from speaker to speaker. Forget leaving the conference and wondering what you should do next. 


Join us for a grounded experience -- guided by the leading thinkers and doers in story -- where YOU are the focus. And where you come away with not only a deeper understanding of story, deeper conversations about meeting organizational challenges with story, but also knowing what your next steps are.


Hope to see you there!


This review was written by Karen Dietz for her curated content on business storytelling at www.scoop.it/t/just-story-it 

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Storytelling Theme @ TEDxEaling in Sept.! - Inspire, connect and educate

Storytelling Theme @ TEDxEaling in Sept.! - Inspire, connect and educate | Just Story It | Scoop.it
You are a storyteller. Story is a vital part of what makes us human. It's how we connect to one another. Welcome to TEDxEaling.


Hey -- here's a conference coming up next month (September) in Great Britain all on storytelling by TEDx. 


Woo hoo! Looks awesome. If you can go, keep watch for when the tickets go on sale. And for those of us who can't attend, sign up for the newsletter updates.


Then share with us your take-aways!


This review was written by Karen Dietz for her curated content on business storytelling at www.scoop.it/t/just-story-it 

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