At WordWrite, we pride ourselves on our belief that no story is ever too small. Ending this week with a bit of humor, let’s remind ourselves that learning is a part of being human. Little stories build upon one another, translating into one big experience called life.
In this week’s Wrap we take a look at lessons learned from Taylor Swift’s Instagram, Election Day and the television show, The Walking Dead. Get ready to smile.
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5 Lessons from Taylor Swift’s Instagram Campaign
Taylor Swift is a 21st century country music sensation. With fans of all ages, Swift is a megastar
who knows how to tell a story. Released on October 27, Swift turned to Instagram to cleverly
tell the meaning behind her new album “1989.” She launched a 13-day visual countdown prior
to the music release date. Each day she promised to reveal one set of lyrics per track with a related image. What can you learn from Swift’s unique approach to drawing attention? See why this singer-songwriter has a knack for storytelling.
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It’s Election Day. Here’s what Communicators can learn about Media Relations from Politicians.
As Election Day 2014 led this past week’s discussion, politicians may hold some media savvy lessons that PR execs can relay to senior managers. When preparing for a key speech or presentation, politicians keep their messages strategic, leave their personalities out and add some levity that promotes a can-do attitude. Pay close attention to how these candidates present themselves in the spotlight. Read more so that the next time you watch a campaign speech you’ll have an inside glimpse into what works and what doesn’t.
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Business Lessons Every Entrepreneur can learn from the Walking Dead
Even if you haven’t seen the TV show The Walking Dead, don’t fear. You can still learn the lessons shared each week. To begin, remember lesson one: the dead never sleep. Much like successful business owners and CEOs, high-functioning individuals are the first to enter work and the last to leave. Lesson two: extreme focus pays off. While the walking dead always have their next victim in mind, business professionals are (almost) the same. They keep their goals as their main priority and eliminate time wasting activities. Check out what else you can learn
from a TV show about a world being taken over by zombies.
At the end of the day, remember that learning is fun. Even if you aren’t in college, taking enrichment courses or traveling the world for business, lessons can be learned from the little
moments of life. From your favorite pop star, the CNN news channel or the ultimate scary show, remain open to the unknown. It’s important to laugh and learn from even the most unexpected sources. Small stories lead to big ones, and the lessons may surprise you.
As always, thanks for wrapping up your week with us. What was the last lesson you learned from a surprising source? Share with us in the comments below!
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Julia Pizzutti is an intern for WordWrite Communications. You can find her on Twitter @julzutti93.
