From the dawn of time, people have used stories to convey a message. Whether it was via cave painting, fairy tales, sign language, silent movies, written word and speech. Throughout the history of human existence, stories were told to transfer knowledge from one individual to another. Stories have the ability to captivate the audience, whether it is the lessons we learnt, journeys we embarked on, knowledge we gained, celebrating our culture etc. Storytelling has the innate ability paint pictures in our minds and inspire our actions.
In the context of Marketing & Communication today, Storytelling is one the most powerful ways to breathe life into a brand because it enables brands to communicate the core reason behind WHY your business exists; WHY you have developed products and services; WHY you fulfil a consumer need better than anyone else. It is not about passing information but more about conveying emotions, experiences and needs, with the ultimate result of getting your audience to respond to your message and take action on it. There exist many ways to tell a story - Data Driven Storytelling, Mini Ads (like the display ads you see on social media), Consumer-led Storytelling, Philanthropic Storytelling, Immersive Storytelling, Foundation Storytelling, Crisis Storytelling etc. Whatever the route, the story must create, build and reinforce a human connection.
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Here are our guidelines towards creating impactful stories that resonate with consumers:
5 types of stories every founder/leader must learn to tell
The Origin Story
The Vision Story
The Obstacle Story
The Customer Story
The Impact Story
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