Advertainment: How Brands are Using Stories to Engage Audiences

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a fun and memorable Christmas song. But, it’s easy to forget that the story was created by Montgomery Ward department stores. The idea of using stories to draw customers is not new. Stories have a way of engendering affection, and affection is a coveted asset. But if you’ve paid attention…

Discovering Martin Luther

Former Polymathlete Stephen McCaskell recently directed a spectacular documentary about the historic reformer Martin Luther. We sat down with McCaskell to talk about the techniques, trials, and achievements of telling the story of the man who sparked a 500-year schism in the global church. Polymath (PM): Stephen, can you share a bit about how and…

Your Nonprofit Should Think Like a Business

How do we change culture? I recently had the opportunity to join a few dozen influential leaders from across the country for a summit around this question, hosted by our good friends at the Foundation for Economic Education. Thousands of advocacy, educational, and ministry organizations around the nation struggle with the same question, framed in…