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Pitch it like it’s hot Dear culture jammer, here’s how to tell your story Maribor, 20th September, 2014

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My quirky keynote delivered at the Culture Jam.

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Pitch it like it’s hotDear culture jammer, here’s how to tell your story

Maribor, 20th September, 2014

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You are not as ugly, or as beautiful as you’d imagine

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Sell as much as tell

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The one with the best story wins.

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Intro + 1-liner

Problem and who suffers most

Solution

Why now, why you (the USP)

Domination plan: your go-to market, channels, partners

Final punch with a CTA

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Pitch the problem. Not your idea.

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Pitch the Why

Goals and drivers

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Why do YOU care?

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Storytelling 101

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Storytelling 101

Setting

Characters

Plot

Conflict

Theme

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What really, really matters here

Storyteller Audience Content

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Storyteller

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Audience (context)

Know your audience well. Know where, when and to who you pitch.

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Content

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Find your Frodo

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People dig stories

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The power of stories

Stories differentiate you & create added value

They help you build engagement with your peers

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Stick your story and make it real (forget Mary and John!) Have 1 case study and 1 clear message Keep the flow Be authentic - don’t fake it! Don’t try to explain everything - leave something The goal of the pitch is: get a second chance Finish early and come out strong!

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Damjan Obal

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