STORY Series

 

Location:

Virtual

Established:

2015

Executive Producers:

Ann E. Yoders, Interface Media Group

 

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STORY launched in 2015 in Washington, DC and emerged quickly as the gathering spot for creatives and storytellers in the nation's capitol. While the original intent of the series was to create a dynamic gathering each month for a small group of colleagues dedicated to the storytelling craft, what evolved was something much larger and more dynamic than anyone anticipated.

STORY EVENTS & COMBINATORIAL CREATIVITY

Exploration of combinatorial creativity started with STORY Event Series. Programmatically designed to place speakers from disparate backgrounds together in one setting allowing for the audience (creative professionals) to do what they do best - combine information (inputs) allowing for new ideas to emerge.

In one event we matched a dance critic, an architecture professional, a linguistics expert, a videographer, a business woman, a virtual reality entrepreneur, and a lawyer (representing the entertainment industry) museum to speak.

STORY Events leveraged both speakers and audience members in the formulation of ideas.

 
 

The details:

 

BACKGROUND:

  • The series produced 11 events, 8 of which were sold out.

  • Topics range from subcultures, athletics, brand marketing, architecture, creativity, politics, virtual reality, and more.

  • Speakers came from all disciplines representing leading companies and organizations.

 
 
 
 

PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE (partial):

  • US Department of Health & Human Services

  • Gallagher & Associates

  • Pricewaterhouse Cooper

  • SmithGroupJJR  

  • DDC Public Affairs  

  • Lady Gaga Productions

  • Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

  • MDB Communications  

  • The Washington Post

  • Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture 

  • Interface Media Group

  • Discovery Communications  

  • RAD Campaigns

  • Another Limited Rebellion (ALR) 

  • Sodexo  

  • Charles Schwab

  • Carousel30 

  • The Newseum

  • Clinton Foundation

 

PAST EVENTS INCLUDE:

  • “Crafting a Compelling Narrative - The Role of Design In Telling Your Story”

  • "Using Story To Strengthen Your Brand"

  • "A Thousand Words: Storytelling & Photography"

  • "Political Storytelling & Modern Politics: Persuasion Through Connection"

  • "The Top Advertising Campaigns of the 21st Century: The Role of Story & the New Advertising Landscape"

  • "Virtual Reality: The Future of Storytelling"

  • "The Role of Storytelling In Museums: Historical Narratives & Modern Technology"

  • "Creativity At Work & The Art Of Innovation" w/ Noah Scalin -

  • STORY Event Series Presents "Lightning Talks" (Combinatorial Creativity)