Funder Discussion: Next Directions in the Science of Storytelling
By Media Impact Funders
Date and time
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 · 9 - 11:30am EST
Location
City Church of Gainesville
19 S.W. 1st St. Gainesville, FL 32601Description
How do we more effectively communicate issues that matter to the public interest? Join Media Impact Funders--a national network of foundations and investors who support public interest media--at the frank conference in Gainesville, Fla., for an invitation-only preview of intriguing ideas and an opportunity to have a more intimate dialogue with key speakers.
We'll discuss:
We'll discuss:
- The latest strategies for effective climate change communications;
- The latest research on how and why storytelling moves ideas, people and policy;
- Emerging methods for communicating powerfully around issues, including virtual reality, visual journalism, games and more
Speakers include:
- Dan Archer, founder, Empathetic Media
- Ann Christiano, creative director & Frank Karel Chair in Public Interest Communications
- Andy Goodman, director and co-founder: The Goodman Center
- Joi Lee, RYOT
- Annie Neimand, executive editor & research director of frank
- Paul Slovic, president, Decision Research & psychology professor at the University of Oregon
Don't miss this chance to compare notes with other funders who are grappling with questions about how best to support strategic communications by their grantees and within their own organizations.
If you haven't already registered for frank2016, contact Media Impact Funders to receive a promotional rate of 20 percent off as a member of the Media Impact Funders community.
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