The Difference Between Journalism and Storytelling CNN's 'Great Big Story' breaks down compelling video storytelling

By Alex Ragir • Nov 5, 2019

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In this edition of The Rough Cut, Storyhunter co-founder Alex Ragir went live on Facebook with Courtney Coupe, the VP of Content at CNN's Great Big Story. They discussed video storytelling, how to stand out from other digital media brands, what makes a Great Big Story and the difference between journalism and storytelling.

For full episodes of The Rough Cut with Alex Ragir, check out Storyhunter's Video Strategist Blog.

Alex Ragir

Co-founder of Storyhunter, Award-Winning Journalist and Filmmaker

Alex Ragir is the co-founder of Storyhunter, the world’s leading video creator marketplace and freelancer management system. As an entrepreneur helping the most recognized names in video production transform their strategies for the digital era, Alex built the Storyhunter freelancer network from zero to over 25,000 filmmakers, journalists and production companies in 192+ countries (join as a freelancer here). He also hosts The Rough Cut with Alex Ragir, which gives viewers an inside look into most innovative minds in media and marketing.

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