Technology is constantly opening up opportunities for stories surrounding brand experiences to be every bit as compelling — and far more interactive and authentic — than the next Hollywood blockbuster. Instead of product placement — where the advertiser pays to attach a product to someone else’s superior story — I believe we are entering the era of story placement — in which intense creativity will be applied to every step of the customer experience to turn the brand itself into a compelling and ever unfolding story.

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