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How to Tell Better Stories on Social Media | Neal Foard

communication content creation inspo stories storytelling Aug 29, 2024

If you look up the name “Neal Foard” on social media, you will see a man standing in front of a black background telling stories. No flashy edits, no animations or jump cuts. It’s just him, the camera, and while staring straight into the screen, delivering powerful, personal stories.

Guess what? It’s working.

As an award-winning advertising and marketing creative professional with over three decades of experience, Neal has crafted successful campaigns for global brands such as Budweiser, Lexus, and Sony. Recently, he has brought that skill online.

A few weeks ago, I asked previous guest Rain Bennett who one of the best storytellers he knows is. He said, hands down, it was Neal Foard. When I visited Neal’s pa lge, I was shocked to find him breaking so many social media rules and still knocking it out of the park. I had to have him on the show to pick his brain about storytelling.


IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL HEAR:

  • How he develops his storytelling style and becomes comfortable with his delivery
  • How he uses intentional vocabulary and scripts his content
  • How he connects with his audience by shifting his energy and intention 

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WHO IS NEAL FOARD?

Neal Foard is an award-winning advertising and marketing creative professional with over three decades of experience. He has crafted successful campaigns for global brands such as Budweiser, Lexus, and Sony. Known for his expertise in creative strategy and leadership, Neal has also earned recognition as one of the top ten most awarded creative directors in the world for his work on Toyota in 2002.

In addition to his advertising achievements, Neal is a popular storyteller on YouTube and Instagram, where his videos resonate for their inspiring messages and expert delivery. He has served as the Worldwide Director of Creative Learning for Saatchi & Saatchi, and his insights have been shared at TEDx conferences and through consultations with Fortune 500 companies. Neal is passionate about talent development, team building, and the belief that marketing is fundamentally a human enterprise.

Connect with Neal Foard: https://www.nealfoard.com/ or https://www.storyfire.net/
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