Storytelling for Impact
Friday, March 30, 2012
Session Description
The right story told the right way breaks through the noise, accelerates adoption and amplifies impact. But with so many media options, how do you get it right? Join leading experts from independent film, publishing, journalism and social media as they answer your burning questions and share their best advice. Changing the world is a team sport. Hone your skills and build your team!
Note: This session first occurs in the Nelson Mandela Theatre, Friday 11:00-12:30 and is then repeated in the Rhodes Room, Friday 13:30-15:00 in order to accommodate capacity.
Time & Location
Time:
11:00 - 12:30, Friday, March 30, 2012
BST
Speakers
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Senior Vice President and Publisher, HarperCollins Publishers
SVP/Publisher
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Science Correspondent, National Public Radio
Christopher Joyce’s stories can be heard on all of NPR's news programs, including NPR's Morning Edition and Weekend Edition. He came to NPR in 1993 as part-time editor while finishing a book about tropical rainforests, and worked on NPR's national desk. Christopher has written two non-fiction books…
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Executive Director, The Alliance for Media Arts + Culture
Wendy’s creative work takes place at the intersection of storytelling, innovation and social justice. As the Executive Director of The Alliance for Media Arts + Culture, she is focused on facilitating collaboration, innovation, leadership and cultural impact in the media arts field, leading new national and…
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Founding Director, International Resource for Impact and Storytelling
Cara Mertes is an award-winning independent media field builder, Executive Producer and funder who has deployed millions of dollars into the independent media field across her various roles. Most recently, Cara founded IRIS (International resource for Impact & Storytelling) as a donor…
