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Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast
102. Are you inviting people into a brand story or sharing brand history?
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2 years agoHave you thought about the difference between brand story and brand history? While your brand history can certainly be a part of your brand story, the history is about the past and the story is about the future, and what you’re inviting people to be a part of.
Today on episode 102 of the Real Food Brands Marketing Podcast, host and Food Brand Strategist Katie Mleziva shares her guidance on writing a brand story and sharing brand history for your food business, plus 3 tips to make your brand story more compelling to create a lasting connection with your audience.
In This Episode:
- The difference between a brand history and a brand story.
- Why most brands start with a brand history.
- Why you need to communicate WIIFM.
- How to assess the current state of your brand story.
- Why you need to find the transformation your brand offers a consumer, whether big or small.
- A starting framework for telling your brand story.
- Why it’s so important to start putting things down on paper.
- How to get more help with your brand positioning and brand story.
Resources:
- Ep #74: From a Good Product to a Great Brand
- Ep #83: Understanding the Difference Between Features & Benefits
- The Real Food Brands Marketing Round Table
- Brand Strategy Streamlined Course Details
- Download Your Free Brand Strategy Checkup
- Book a 60-minute 1-on-1 Brand Strategy session with Katie
- Connect with Katie on Instagram
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