How To Create A Notable Brand Story
Armando Bartolome
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How To Create A Notable Brand Story
Starting a business is one thing. It's another thing to be able to sustain it and create a spot in the market. So, how do you turn your brand to become successful? Marketing is the core of any business. People will walk past your store daily if you are unaware of how to make your brand appealing to the market. You cannot expect many customers if people do not feel compelled to check on your offer. It would help if you exerted extra effort to make the magic happen.
Living in a fast-paced life where almost everything is automated or digitally driven, the internet has rewarded us with such convenience, which has made to making the human touch lessons ago. Therefore, with this, businesses could not afford to be faceless institutions. An industry can sustainably connect with the market by engaging with them more profoundly. It is no longer just presenting what they offer but making them feel the need to purchase what you have. And through this kind of method, brand storytelling steps in.
What is brand storytelling?
It is a narrative that intertwines both facts and emotions your brand suggests. In presenting your brand this way, businesses give customers reasons to purchase a product or service. It imparts a story about the brand's existence and why it matters.
The story that a brand would want to share is not just like presenting an advertisement on television showcasing a particular product. It goes beyond what is seen by the naked eye. It has something to do with how the audience feels about the brand.
I am sure you have noticed a few brands that have started doing this. And I think the pandemic has pushed these brands to make compelling content that the audience knows to ensure they complete the series. Filipinos are known to have such a soft spot. Hence, those popular brands made quite an impact with their ads. They did not skip this strategy even if you think they have become well-known brands in the country. Hence, brand storytelling is not just a "one-time deal" but a "must-have" marketing strategy that will ultimately maximize any business' visibility and, most significantly, profit.
Why does this strategy need to be added among all other marketing strategies the company uses?
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As mentioned, this is not just going to be a "fad" among marketing strategies but is found to be highly effective in retaining your brand in your customers' minds. And with that means, sales will surely skyrocket in no time.
1.?????You should not skip adding this marketing strategy because you want to stand out in the sea of identical products and services. Your goal is to make the market remember you always. Presenting an excellent story should be backed up with high-quality products and services. Your customers should be able to differentiate who you are and what you offer from others.
Consequently, the story you impart should provoke an emotional response that focuses on your brand's successes, challenges, and values that no other brands can imitate because it is YOUR story. Let your audience remember how you made them feel. Do you know why? It is because emotions can drive one to purchase.
2.?????Invoke positivity and encouragement among your customers. When purchasing a particular product, you would want your customers to walk away thinking about how you have interacted with your brand. Know how you would like your customer to think about the kind of value you are offering them every time they engage with your story. Moreover, use your account to create a deeper emotional connection. In this way, it can start a conversation and create engagement.
It is all about having a great experience with your brand wherein they can be your loyal customers who will always come back for more and be a supporter of your success. Through this, you build trust, which is essential in any business.
3.?????Consumers are much brighter in choosing which brands to support. More than wanting to profit from it, brands should also show their intent to be of value to the community. Being an empathetic company has an appeal to the market. It is what is about precisely "being human" in every word. Companies should also know how to give importance to the community more than being profitable by supporting a cause or sharing their blessings with others.
Brand storytelling is the best way to capture people's attention, seep information, and build a close relationship. Be creative in telling your story to awaken your audience, not merely to entertain but to build a long-term relationship with your brand.
Last week I interviewed t wo gentlemen from Sydney Australia, David, and Steve. They are behind the Iconic Productions. One interesting part was they believed in the Power of Storytelling to help the business
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2 年Fantastic Article Armando Wow!