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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 17/09/2026

Does your communications need a little tidying up? 🧹 Narrative design is a bit like decluttering. Take everything out. Examine what you have. Decide what still belongs. It’s about knowing what to leave out. Find out more about my narrative design services: buff.ly/ylDi7wj #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 17/09/2026

What if your advocacy campaign is asking people to do too much, too soon? In my latest podcast interview with Katie Patrick on "How to Save the World", I explain why effective engagement needs to be built step by step. 🎧 Listen to the conversation here: buff.ly/GH5sZ41 #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 16/09/2026

Ready for launch? 🚀 Like a rocket ship, great comms campaigns need a clear destination and a roadmap to get there. As a campaign manager, I've developed numerous successful campaigns, so if you want to take yours to new heights, don't hesitate to get in touch! #EngagewithImpact #AIGenerated

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 15/09/2026

Sometimes the best stories are already there. They just need to be uncovered. 🔎 If you want to build a simple storytelling process to find, shape and share stories consistently, find out more about my system: buff.ly/zjRIUhX #EngagewithImpact #AIGenerated

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 14/09/2026

Slow and steady wins the race. 🐢 Like the tortoise and the hare in Aesop’s fable, if you want your communications to succeed, you need to know where you’re going. If this resonates, find out how I can help you meet your goals in 6 weeks or less: buff.ly/O35ZSty #EngagewithImpact #AIGenerated

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 10/09/2026

#Storytelling is a superpower that can inspire people to act. 💥 This was the key message from my conversation with Julia Campbell on the "Nonprofit Nation" podcast about how nonprofits can build a more strategic approach to storytelling. 🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/i4RBGrQ #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 09/09/2026

Why do so many #ClimateCommunications campaigns generate awareness but fail to inspire action? That's the question we discussed on the "How to Save the World" podcast. 🎧 Find out how to convert followers into active participants in this episode: buff.ly/GH5sZ41 #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 01/09/2026

As the fall conference season gets underway, how are you using AI for event communications? In my latest blog post, I share six practical ways communications teams can use AI before, during and after an event, along with a few lessons I’ve learned along the way: buff.ly/0k7mFSt #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 31/08/2026

Like the tortoise in Aesop's Fable, #EngagewithImpact is making great strides, one step at a time. This week, the community has surpassed 100 followers on LinkedIn. Thank you to all our followers! Find out more: buff.ly/j6fwA0c #AIVideo

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 27/08/2026

Going from concept to product isn't easy, so this week I attended Circle's "Build Summit". My goal is to create a community where social impact communications professionals can connect, upskill, and collaborate on campaigns that make a real impact on the world. 🌐 Stay tuned! #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 14/08/2026

In our recent #EngagewithImpact webinar, Bhumika Regmi was very clear: Ultimately, #storytelling comes down to: 1. Defining the audiences that you are trying to influence 2. Setting a clear purpose and goal for each story What about you? How is storytelling helping you reach your goals?

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 13/08/2026

Influencer marketing can help you to spread your message far and wide. Yet they are also a hidden gem for content creation, as Neal Schaffer said in my book #EngagewithImpact. Find out more at engagewithimpact.com

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 12/08/2026

How do you get senior leaders to articulate the organization’s story when they’re not even clear on the vision themselves? Start with one leader. ✨ That is how you can build a concentric circle towards greater employee advocacy and better stories! #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 11/08/2026

How can a community shape social impact narratives from the bottom up? While writing my book #EngagewithImpact, I spoke with Carine Umuhumuza about the efforts she led for the Malala Fund to create the Assembly newsletter. Find out more at engagewithimpact.com

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 10/08/2026

Are your communications aligned with your overall goal? This was the key message from content marketing leader Joe Pulizzi in my book #EngagewithImpact, as he outlined how to set up listening posts and agile content planning systems. Find out more at engagewithimpact.com

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 07/08/2026

How can policy and research organisations “stop the scroll” when their content is mostly based on facts, evidence and reports? 🤳 This was one of the questions we received during our recent #EngagewithImpact webinar on social impact storytelling. What about you? How are you "stopping the scroll"?

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 06/08/2026

#Storytelling should be embedded in everything we do: it’s the best way for organizations to build trust, create connection, and inspire action. That was the key message from the #EngagewithImpact webinar on social impact storytelling recently. You can watch the full webinar here: buff.ly/EuJQBR3

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 05/08/2026

Still spending hours turning event recordings into content? 👀 In my interview for the #AISIXPodcast, I share how AI is helping communications teams repurpose content faster, work more efficiently, and get more value from every event. 🎧 Check it out here: buff.ly/LAjc68O

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 04/08/2026

When Andras Baneth of Influence Builders asked me to describe my book #EngagewithImpact, the answer was simple: it will help transform your digital communications for social impact. Find out more at engagewithimpact.com

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 03/08/2026

How do you break through the noise on a complex issue like #climatechange? By being creative and controversial, Paldi's #DontChooseExtinction campaign featuring a dinosaur addressing the UN General Assembly was able to break through the noise and reach new audiences. #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 22/07/2026

Nelson Mandela once said, "do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again." I certainly fell down more than once while filming a short video about football and strategic communications! 😅 #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 21/07/2026

Impactful activism starts with great communications. After watching Malala Yousafzai's "Creating Change" MasterClass, I was reminded that strategic communications is a key pillar for anyone seeking to affect public policy. Check it out! buff.ly/jK5CSls #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 14/07/2026

Delighted to be featured on Clear Europe's new website for training opportunities in storytelling, social media advocacy, communications strategy and message development: buff.ly/kowEEAI #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau is a communications consultant and author specialising in storytelling, digital strategy and advocacy for UN, EU and global organisations.

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 13/07/2026

A communications plan should help you meet your goals. ⚽️ Recently, I helped reshape a plan that focused on outputs into one built around clear, measurable outcomes linked to organisational priorities. What about you? How are you meeting your communications goals? #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 06/07/2026

Perfect example of the power of conversation: a comment on LinkedIn got 50% more impressions than a video post that I spent hours filming, producing, and editing. So if you're not incorporating community management into your social media strategy, you're missing out!

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 29/06/2026

"How do you currently find stories in your organization?" Most communications professionals said that they rely on project teams to suggest stories. That's why my social impact storytelling course will help shape internal systems for finding stories. For more info, visit buff.ly/mJZHhpe

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 22/06/2026

In a world of AI-generated content, shrinking attention spans, how can mission-driven organizations tell impactful stories? Join a free webinar on June 23rd and discover the SCROLL Storytelling Framework to "stop the scroll". Register today! buff.ly/ggh98oc #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 20/06/2026

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 18/06/2026

A new European social network called W has just launched. Its promise? Verified humans. European data hosting. Fewer bots. More trust. However, some people suggest W is actually a for-profit, closed source platform that infringes data privacy. What's your experience with this platform so far?

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 18/06/2026

How do you make climate policy relevant to everyday people? In this video, @mehmeterdoganiv.bsky.social of UNDP shares how his team created explainers for the #ClimatePromise initiative. For more on this topic, we are presenting a new #storytelling framework on Tue, Jun 23rd: buff.ly/Q5NOeBl

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 17/06/2026

"The press release is dead. Long live the press release." That was one of the most memorable takeaways from our latest #EngagewithImpact discussion on how to get media coverage in today's crowded comms landscape. The consensus? Focus on long-term impact, not quick wins, and the rest will follow!

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 16/06/2026

The best football teams always stay focused on the goal. ⚽️ Communications works the same way. Publishing more reports, posts, newsletters and videos does not necessarily create impact. Having a clear strategy does. So, what’s your comms goal right now? #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 11/06/2026

Are you in Lisbon next week? Join us on Tuesday, June 16 for lunch with a view! #EngagewithImpact is a community of communications professionals working in the social impact space. We meet once a month in Lisbon to exchange ideas, share tips and best practices. Get in touch to find out more!

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 10/06/2026

“#Storytelling should never sit adjacent to strategy. It should actively advance it.” Like this post if you agree with Bhumika Regmi! Good stories come from relationship-building and narrative-building, which is exactly what I’ll be exploring in my upcoming webinar on June 23: buff.ly/a4HlnAH

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 09/06/2026

How do you find, shape, and share social impact stories that "stop the scroll"? Join me for a free webinar to explore the SCROLL Framework for social impact #storytelling! 📆 Tuesday, 23 June 🕒️ 3pm GMT / 4pm Paris / 10am NY 🌐 Virtual 🔗 Register here: buff.ly/a4HlnAH #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 08/06/2026

A recent survey of communications professionals showed that “stopping the scroll” is their biggest storytelling challenge. That's why I'm hosting a webinar on Tue, Jun 23rd at 3pm GMT / 4pm Brussels / 10am NY to present the new SCROLL storytelling framework. Register today! buff.ly/a4HlnAH

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 04/06/2026

How do you get senior leaders to articulate the organization’s story when they’re not even clear on the vision themselves? The practical answer: start with one leader and build a virtuous circle to #EngagewithImpact!

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 02/06/2026

The essence of a good story is its purpose. In this clip from our webinar, Grace Thuo and @abdulrehmanmalik.bsky.social share two powerful frameworks to make stories relevant, human & strategic. For more inspiration, explore my new #storytelling course: socialimpactstorytelling.subscribepage.io

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 29/05/2026

Don Quixote looked at windmills and saw giants. But standing here in a wind farm I see communities powered by clean energy. In today's uncertain energy landscape, these giants are helping us build a more secure, sustainable future! #futureproof @gra-3xrenewables.bsky.social

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 26/05/2026

Ironically, as a strategic communications consultant, I haven’t always been the best at communicating my own work. I’ve refined my services: helping organisations position themselves, shape stronger narratives, build trust and turn communications into action. Find out more: nicholasbruneau.com

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 15/05/2026

#Storytelling should be embedded in everything we do. That was the key message from the Engage with Impact webinar on social impact storytelling: buff.ly/PCGfaG9 If you want to become a storyteller, find out more about my practical social impact storytelling course: buff.ly/ovrjQHh

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 11/05/2026

Last chance to register! 🚨 This Wednesday, May 13th at 3:00 pm GMT (4:00 pm Brussels / 10:00 am Washington), join us for a live #EngagewithImpact webinar exploring how communications professionals can uncover, shape, and share compelling stories that cut through the noise: buff.ly/lalptux

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 05/05/2026

What if everyone in your organisation was a content creator? Not just to amplify your message, but to tell their own stories. Because the reality is simple: people connect with people, not logos. Find out what actually works in the video below! 👇 #EngagewithImpact

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 04/05/2026

"Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime" is a proverb that applies to #storytelling as well. Find out more in our upcoming #EngagewithImpact social impact storytelling webinar! 🗓️ May 13th 🕒 3:00 GMT 🔗 Register: buff.ly/7hBm63x

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 27/04/2026

I’m looking forward to this panel discussion with @mehmeterdoganiv.bsky.social who leads climate communications for @undp.org with a focus on creativity & human-centered storytelling. Join us! 🗓️ Wednesday, May 13th 🕒 3:00–4:00 PM GMT 🌐 Virtual 🔗 Register here: buff.ly/p0QTV1H

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 22/04/2026

What does agility actually mean for comms teams? I explored this on the Stories & Strategies podcast with Doug Downs, and one idea stood out: 👉 Agile communications = planning + flexibility. Find out more in my book #EngagewithImpact (free until midnight): buff.ly/JT3Dnhi

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 22/04/2026

The battle for attention is getting harder and attention is fragmented across platforms and formats. Two years later, #EngagewithImpact is more important than ever. That's why, from 20-22 April, I'm offering the Kindle version of my book for free on Amazon! Get your copy here: buff.ly/ecLBjV2

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 21/04/2026

“If you keep doing the same thing, you’ll keep getting the same result!” This is the philosophy that helped me to meet my wife, but the same applies to communications! Find out more and get a free copy of my book #EngagewithImpact, only until 22 April: buff.ly/JT3Dnhi

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Nicholas Bruneau @nicholasbruneau.com · 21/04/2026

"#Storytelling is a robust comms tactic and shouldn’t only live in social media posts or newsletters. It should inform your broader strategy," said Grace Thuo of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). Join us on May 13th for a high-profile panel discussion: buff.ly/d7ylisF

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