How to Write a Brand Story That Sticks

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A strong brand story doesn’t start with the truth. And truth, when told well, becomes the kind of story people can’t stop sharing.

Let’s start with the basics. Every compelling story needs a “why,” a hero, and a conflict. Your “why” gives your brand purpose. Your hero, your customer, gives it life. And the conflict gives it direction. Without it, your story lacks tension or a reason for anyone to care.

The best stories follow classic frameworks:

The Hero’s Journey puts your customer front and center, with your brand as their mentor.
The Problem-Agitate-Solve method stirs emotion and resolves it through your product or service.
The Before-After-Bridge technique paints a vivid picture of transformation. Showing a clear before and after.

But even the strongest framework falls flat without authenticity. You can’t fake resonance. Your story has to feel like you, sound like you, and be consistent from your website to your social media.

Brand storytelling is a strategy. That serves as the foundation of your design, your messaging, and your marketing.

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Next in the series: Building Your Brand Mythology