The document discusses how brands can use storytelling to engage consumers on an emotional level. It explains that humans are wired to think in stories and that stories spread ideas in a viral way. Great stories show human truths and the consequences of choices. The most effective stories involve conflict and resolution. Examples are provided of brands that have successfully used fictional and true stories about their products' origins to build emotional connections with customers.
9. NOW BRANDS ARE BECOMING MORE
LIKE PEOPLE
• A BRAND IS A PERSONIFICATION OF A PRODUCT, SERVICE OR EVEN AN ENTIRE COMPANY
• LIKE A PERSON, IT HAS A NAME, PERSONALITY, CHARACTER AND REPUTATION.
• LIKE A PERSON, YOU CAN RESPECT, LIKE AND EVEN LOVE A BRAND. YOU CAN THINK OF IT
AS A DEEP PERSONAL FRIEND, OR MERELY AN ACQUAINTANCE.
• YOU CAN VIEW IT AS DEPENDABLE OR UNDEPENDABLE, PRINCIPLED OR OPPORTUNISTIC,
CARING OR CAPACIOUS.
• LIKE YOU LIKE TO BE AROUND SOME PEOPLE AND NOT OTHERS, THERE ARE BRANDS THAT
YOU WARM TO AND OTHERS THAT YOU DO NOT.
• PEOPLE HAVE CHARACTER …AND SO DO BRANDS.
50. IF YOU CAN WRITE A COMPELLING STORY
ABOUT YOUR BRAND, IF YOU CAN DESCRIBE
WHERE YOUR BRAND IS GOING, WHAT IT STANDS
FOR AND WHY IT WILL BE WHAT IT WILL BE…
…YOU WILL BUILD A BRAND PEOPLE
WILL CONNECT WITH, REMEMBER & SHARE