Marion and Russell have learned a lot from their many years of experience in stage and TV, both in front of and behind the scenes. Today, they use that knowledge and experience to help companies and organizations get their story told effectively. They also help executives make effective presentations to one or many, both inside and outside their company or organization. There are many ways to build a brand and to tell a story but the effective ways are what count. Think Steve Jobs and Apple. Marion and Russell know those ways and share some them in this gem-filled interview. Today we’ll get to hear about:
- How Marion’s background in acting and producing, and Russell’s in set, lighting and other technical aspects of production, make them more effective in helping others with branding and storytelling.
- What branding really is and how storytelling fits in.
- What is required to have an effective production, event or campaign.
- Advice for executives who want their company or organization to be more successful.
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