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September 25, 2024 19 mins

Do you gravitate towards statistics over storytelling in your social impact communications? 

You’re not alone – in a Stanford study, students were asked to prepare a 1 minute speech about crime. Students used an average of 3 statistics in their 1 minute speech, but only 1 in 10 students told a story. 

Just 10 minutes later, only 5% of people remembered the data shared.  However, 63% of attendees remembered the stories. 

In this episode, we're going to explore the why, when, and where of using storytelling in your social impact communications to drive your mission forward.  

We discuss:
[01:17] Why storytelling is important
[06:28] When to use storytelling as an advocacy tool
[11:03] The 3 stories to have and share as a changemaker
[14:16] Where to share your stories to drive your mission forward

To read a full transcript of the episode, visit: LUMOS MARKETING

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To learn more about storytelling and the repeal of the 8th Amendment in Ireland, visit this article.
Other Campfire Circle podcast episodes I recommend:
Podcast Episode 4: How Your Stories Can Become Your Strength
Podcast Episode 7: Fostering Belonging Through Your Story
Podcast Episode 19: How to deepen your influence to drive change

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Connect with Tania Bhattacharyya:
LinkedIn: Tania Bhattacharyya
Instagram: @taniabhat
Website: lumosmarketing.co

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