Contact? ....  http://www.pressplaycommunication

https://www.linkedin.com/in/smmpressplay

"I write. I design. I strategize. From client to client, project to project, I deliver marketing and communications solutions that are both creative and tactical for nonprofit organizations, individuals and small businesses.

"Recent client projects include: Collateral design and development, social media coaching, messaging platform development, communications audit, website content management/design refresh.

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"My clients come to me when they have trouble converting outbound communications into purposeful contributions. Those are personal and intentional donations of money, volunteer time, sponsorship, event attendance, whatever it is that keeps their programs growing.

"As a storyteller, communications strategist and creative marketer, I thrive on helping small organizations, nonprofits and solopreneurs. We usually find solutions in one of these areas: 

"COMMUNIATIONS AUDITS. 
What tools are you using? What are you saying? And how's that working for you?

"MESSAGING PLATFORMS. 
Let's get really clear on those 3-5 core messages that you need to tell every donor/client.

"COLLATERAL MATERIALS. 
Print or online. We can update existing materials or start from scratch. You should look and sound great!

"Specialties:
• Communications and marketing audits
• Messaging platforms
• Website content management
• Collateral graphic design and copywriting
• Program and campaign marketing
• Communications planning
• Online strategy development
• Personal branding
• Social media coaching

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http://www.transom.design/the-process

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An engaging, authentic story connects people in a way they relate to and remember. enabling them to see, hear and understand who you are and what differentiates you from your competitors. Relate to you. You offer them that's unique from other businesses. Better. If there are five pet food stores on my block, why should I shop at your store? Stories are created from truth/facts, but facts are not as memorable. What makes you different? Are you a business based on low pricing? Are you focused on quality, non-GMO ingredients? Are you a place where pets have FUN? Are you driven to give back to your community, supporting local causes like pet adoptions and ? Know your story. Own/embrace it. Share it. 

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Your story is about what you actually do and who you really are -- and it will resonate with people who are looking for what you have to offer. So whatever your story is, it's imperative that your customers and clients easily understand it. If you want to draw your "tribe" to your business, then you have to show them who you are in every single thing you say and do -- especially in your communications. That includes words, colors, images. Most people don't like to have facts spit them, especially when the facts aren't unique to your brand. ("promote more classical social science training/examples to keep perspective") And most people can tell when you're just trying to dazzle them. But everybody relates to a story .... ? ... 

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A storyteller is someone who deeply understands your story and your audience -- AND has the skills to authentically relate the basis of who you are and what you stand for to your audience. You've done all the hard work to bring your business to life, now you need a storyteller to share who you are with your target customer. And the added bonus of having the right story is the that it also helps you continue to focus and evolve in a way that continually delights your audience, while simultaneously increasing the interest of others. has the skill to  In a business context, it's a relatively new job description. And a professional storyteller will start the job by making sure they truly understand your story. In my experience, this process is also beneficial to the client, because it heps you understand your own story too. yet there are still countless variations on exactly what a storyteller is. Or does. Or why you need one.