Since 2009, Tell Your Story has been helping organizations develop & amplify great stories for business success. Enjoy the first edition of Storytime – Updates from Tell Your Story.

The power of Video in Digital Storytelling

We believe that great stories deserve to be seen, felt, and heard. Video content is no longer just a “nice to have” but a centerpiece of how brands communicate with their audience. As a brand communications agency, we are motivated to show your story, not just tell it. Our goal is simple: to help our clients connect authentically with their audience. We don’t want to create trendy videos solely for the sake of making them. We aim to create memorable, strategic content pieces tailored to your brand and audience. Learn more about our video capabilities and reach out to us anytime.

Humans of TYS

Amanda Pollard is fresh off Content Marketing World in San Diego! She came back with big ideas, creative inspiration regarding AI’s role in content development and marketing. AI is everywhere—but it isn’t a replacement for human creativity. As she writes: “The real magic in content creation comes not from the machine, but from the humans behind it.” Here’s what marketers need to know to thrive in an AI-driven world.

TYS Consulting Services

As a nimble, boutique agency composed of seasoned professionals, we’re ready to meet your needs — whether it’s unlocking your unique story, reinventing your brand or building an arsenal of powerful content. But did you know we also offer pure consulting services?

• Executive Personal Branding: Executives often struggle when it comes to their own personal brands. We can help by working with your executive team to enhance their social footprint, develop thought leadership platforms and consult on crisis communications. We can also help source editorial and speaking opportunities to improve your personal brand and the brand of your organization.
• Interim CMO: Sometimes organizations need marketing leadership on an interim basis. These relationships can be short or long term and can include the fire power of any one of our team members to get things done.
• Talent Search & Evaluation: It’s hard to find the right marketing talent. And sometimes you don’t have the time or budget to use a traditional search firm. We can help you find the right people to consider or help you evaluate your current marketing team. We use our years of experience and professional and academic network to find candidates that make sense for your organization.

Humans of TYS

Let’s take another fun, behind-the-scenes peek into one of the personalities that make Tell Your Story unique. Mimi Lee, designer at Tell Your Story, shares her go-to coffee order, favorite sports team, and the book she’s reading right now in this quick-fire interview.

Gridiron Fever

Finally, let’s talk football! At Tell Your Story we love Saturdays for College ball, Sundays for the NFL, and even Friday Night Lights as some of our sons (and daughters) hit the field. (Let’s Go, Alex Rafeedie and the New Trier High team!)

The TYS team’s fan favorites include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Northwestern Wildcats, Colorado Buffaloes, THE Ohio State Buckeyes (and reigning National Champs), the Chicago Bears, and Seattle Seahawks. Plus, the New Trier Township Trevians! Let the rivalries begin!

Storytime is published by story marketing agency Tell Your Story Brand Communications Inc. (TYS). Since 2009, TYS has been the alternative marketing partner for organizations of all sizes who have a great story to tell, but don’t have the resources to work with a giant marketing agency. We are integrated marketing communicators who develop and amplify great stories for business success. Our purpose is to bring great people together to accomplish things we wouldn’t be able to accomplish on our own. Let’s make something happen together.