Allen Carroll
@AllenCarroll
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Program Manager for Storytelling at Esri, formerly Chief Cartographer at Nat Geo, believer in the power of maps to tell stories. Opinions are my own. He/him
Washington, DC
Joined April 2011
RT @ArcGISStoryMaps: The iconic Boston Marathon winds through 26.2 miles and eight Massachusetts towns each year. But for the runners, the….
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iNaturalist represents a treasure trove of data within which are countless potential stories.
Turn a big data set into a visual narrative— . @iNaturalist data, available in Living Atlas, includes millions of observations about the natural world. Get tips and tricks for working with the data in Map Viewer. . #StoryMaps
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RT @MNGISLIS: JUST RELEASED! .@AllenCarroll's "Telling Stories With Maps" a must-read and master guide to the art of visual storytelling. F….
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Launching on June 10: my book, Telling Stories with Maps, loaded with advice and memories, from atlases and wall maps at @NatGeo to ArcGIS #StoryMaps at @Esri
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RT @Esri: Get the new, essential guide to storytelling with maps from @ArcGISStoryMaps‘s Allen Carroll. "Telling Stories with Maps: Lessons….
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RT @ArcGISStoryMaps: Grab your mappiest sneakers, buttons, and cupcakes! #GIS Day is only 20 DAYS AWAY. Count down with us, day by day, a….
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It's the Achilles heel of so many stories. and so easy to remedy! Please heed @olsdatter's advice.
What's in a name?. A story title should capture your reader’s attention and offer a hint of what’s to come. Learn how to pique their curiosity by giving your story a title to remember. Watch the #StoryMaps short video 🎥
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Check out Heidi’s post. She’s our project manager, and she knows her stuff!.
What's the secret behind a great story? It may not be what you think. From the outline to timeline to promotion, a well-crated project plan will set you up for success every time. Learn the basics from the #StoryMaps team:
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I'm proud and excited to be working with the wonderful team at @Esri Press on a book, "Telling Stories with Maps," to be published in 2025, Stay tuned!.
📚 October is National Book Month! 📚 . To celebrate, we're showcasing the incredible work of the @Esri Press team. Dive into the stories behind our publications and meet the talented individuals who bring them to life. Explore now and get inspired!
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I'm especially excited about the new templates capability in ArcGIS #StoryMaps, currently in beta. Check out @WarrenDz's blog and sample templates!.
The wait is over, storytellers!. Templates (beta) have arrived in ArcGIS #StoryMaps. 🤯 . Build and share templates for monthly reports, student assignments, event promo, and much more. Find out how to use them:
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RT @Esri: Discover 13 incredible maps that reveal the depth and diversity of the Grand Canyon's natural beauty. 🌎🏞️ From landforms to biodi….
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Our local farmers market is at peak late-summer bounty, as is this latest issue of #StoryScape. Enjoy a visual feast, from farm to screen!.
Approximately 570 million farms are scattered across the world's croplands and rangelands. How are those farms and commodities distributed? And what are their impacts? . Explore #agriculture by the numbers, and beyond, in the August 2024 #StoryScape:
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Planning a vacation? You're not alone! Check out these travel pattern insights.
Check out our new maps that show how age, income, and proximity to airports influence U.S. and international travel preferences. How do your #travel habits compare? 🤔🌎 Explore the story. #StoryMaps #tourism #TravelTrends
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RT @ArcGISStoryMaps: Home, sweet home. 🏠💙. Endemic species make their homes in only one geographic location. Take a global tour — packed w….
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RT @deepseadawn: New ebook in #storymap format: University libraries as providers of GIS services. Best practices for implementing GIS sup….
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RT @Esri_Conserv: 📢 Esri invites you to submit a story to the 2024 ArcGIS #StoryMaps Competition 🌟. Who? For storytellers globally 18+.What….
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RT @olsdatter: The @ArcGISStoryMaps team had the honor of meeting two of our student winners from the 2023 competition! So impressed by the….
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RT @Esri: Exciting news! ✨The Power of Where, written by Jack Dangermond, Esri, and the GIS community is available. Explore the latest web….
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RT @ArcGISStoryMaps: We 💙 GIS librarians - there, we said it. And to prove it, we present an ebook — built with ArcGIS #StoryMaps — that….
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