by Paul Goldsmith | | nonprofits, radio, Storytelling
This viral video demonstrates the power of changing just a few words to create an emotional response. When communicating to an audience, take as much time as you need to tell the story, and no more. Then EDIT EDIT EDIT. Make the words count. This applies to talking on...
by Paul Goldsmith | | Motivation, nonprofits, radio
Steve Martin on the first question you should ask if you want to be a successful comedian: I was talking to some students and they were saying things like, ‘How do I get an agent?’, ‘Where do I get my headshots?’ and I just thought …...
by Paul Goldsmith | | nonprofits, radio
For the past 3 years, I’ve had the privilege to lead the most creative marketing team on the planet. Together, we were able to launch two nationally syndicated radio shows as a way to raise the profile of CURE International and cultivate new donor...
by Paul Goldsmith | | radio, Storytelling
Ira Glass is one of the greatest storytellers on radio. Ever. He wasn’t always great. Watch this. Take heart. It may encourage you as he discusses his own journey and even plays and critiques his own work from his 8th year on a national show. Your taste is good...
by Paul Goldsmith | | nonprofits
Yesterday, United Airlines had a passenger forcibly removed from a flight to make room for a crew member. The passenger bought a ticket, was seated, and then was removed when he refused to “volunteer” his seat. The video of the bloodied and screaming...