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Brand storytelling can be a lucrative industry for freelancers. Now, more than ever, brands are seeking the advice of artists (writers, podcasters, graphic designers, photographers) to help tell their stories in ways that authentically connect. The next in our series of professional development webinars will help you find success in this field. 

The webinar Storytelling for Brands is scheduled for March 23rd at 3 p.m. EST

The webinar will explore the evolution of content marketing, as well as best practices for developing successful branded content for clients who may contract your services as a freelancer.

The webinar will be led by Matthew Manuge, associate creative director at Blue Ant’s Media Solutions Group in Toronto. Matthew was recently named one of Marketing Magazine’s Top 30 Under 30. He has led successful creative campaigns for clients such as Canon, Axe, Samsung, Home Hardware, Bosch, Ford and more. Matthew has also worked in film and television on several feature films and documentaries, as well as producing and directing a 13-part television comedy series titled Free-Loading.

You can register for the webinar at this link. CMG Freelance and CWA Canada Associate Members can use their membership numbers to register. For a limited time, CMG Freelance is making live viewing of our webinars available to non-members. If you’d like to watch this one, you can use the special code “Storyboard” in place of a membership number.

Archived webinars are available for viewing by CMG Freelance and CWA Canada Associate Members on this members-only page on the CMG Freelance website. Subjects of previous webinars include contract negotiation, social media, freelance finances, and achieving “Inbox Zero.”

Students, volunteers and emerging media workers can sign up for a free CWA Associate Membership right here.

For information about the price and benefits of CMG Freelance membership check out the CMG Freelance website.

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