6 Genius Brand Storytelling Examples You Need to See

You are missing the opportunity to increase your revenue by not telling your brand's story effectively. A strong brand narrative can increase the value of your product or service by more than 200%.

What is the importance of the story? It's what makes your brand unique. It's the captivating copy, well-thought-out Instagram posts, website design and compelling video that transforms mashed peanuts to Peter Pan Peanut Butter.

What makes great brand stories?

Marketing storytelling done right can:

• Your brand's purpose, core values and mission should be clearly defined
• The consumer is offered more than a product or service. It's an experience that transcends everyday reality.
• This will motivate the viewer or reader to experience that experience. This is achieved by creating content that makes your audience feel like they are at risk of losing this amazing experience.
• Your lead generation will be boosted up to 16 times

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You can convince anyone that peanut butter on toast is too much or that they need financial advice to help them plan for a happy, peaceful retirement. It's all about how you tell your brand's story and how you sell it. This is where you can harness the power of content marketers who are experienced.

These brand stories will demonstrate how powerful and impactful your content can be.

1. Marriott's #AtTheMoxy

Moxy, a boutique hotel brand by Marriott International that caters to the millennial worldtrotters, is now available. Moxy is a stylish harmony of luxury-chic accommodation and youth hostels, as well as an all-night bar. Moxy's marketers have created a highly entertaining video series.

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The host Taryn Southern is seen in the video, sharing her cheeky antics and jokes with social media influencers such as Amy Pham or Oli White.

Each episode features an Instagram shot of the Moxy story, and the site design is hip in black and magenta. Is there anything a wanderlust-struck 20- or 30-something could resist?

2. Warby Parker Eyewear

Warby Parker is a brand that aims to be an alternative to the high-priced and oligopolized optical industry. They sell more than quality glasses frames and sunglasses. It encourages customers to join the brand's movement.

This is a story that every hipster would love to hear – and share with their friends. Warby Parker is a socially conscious brand that has a real vision. A portion of the company's monthly profits is donated to nonprofit partners who make affordable eyewear and basic eye care available for communities in developing nations. This is only one part of Warby Parker's story. One that can result in a customer's lifetime commitment.

3. Zendesk Alternative

Zendesk, a company that makes customer support software, has created one of their most creative and clever marketing campaigns to generate interest. Their anti-storytelling has the effect to make their brand very likable, even trustworthy. They cast a very human impression which is something that any small business owner would appreciate in a SaaS provider.

Instead of making a video telling the Zendesk story, they created an entertaining video about Zendesk Alternative. It is a fictional indie band that was frustrated by Zendesk taking their band name. However, they admit to needing Zendesk's help to keep their career going. The band ends this brilliant example with a hilarious jingle about customer service.

4. MouthFoods

Mouth is an online magazine that tells the stories of some of America's most passionate food and beverage producers. The company was created to tell (really fascinating) brand stories about the small-batch makers of everything, from hand-made chocolates and pastas to small-batch Tequila and gourmet honey. They also sell food and beverage products via their mouthwatering ecommerce site as subscriptions and gift packages.

It is quite compelling marketing to learn about apples grown in a small orchard upstate New York by cider-makers who consider it one of the last vestiges American folk culture. Mouth gives the products a new meaning and value by sharing the stories of small-business owners.

5. Nike – Equality Campaign

Nike has been a leader in brand storytelling. Equality is one of their most successful campaigns. Equality is a powerful campaign that demonstrates the company's ability to be a positive force for social change. It offers more than just sneakers and workout gear. This example shows how brand storytelling can be used to connect with the audience. It invites them to wear Nike products or engage on social media by sharing one of the brand’s inspiring videos.

6. SoulCycle – Find Your Soul

SoulCycle created a compelling story to convince people to pay for a 45-minute SoulCycle class at a price comparable to a gym membership. Although this brand offers a premium fitness experience with an emphasis on atmosphere (there is music, instructors are more inspirational than fitness coaches and candles), it is the story that draws people to try it.

SoulCycle provides a transcendent, tribal experience with every workout. Our riders share a SOUL experience. We share a SOUL experience. We laugh, cry, grow, and do it together as a community.” It's a promise of genuine motivation and a feeling of belonging. It almost feels like an afterthought when you add the SoulCycle cardio party to your already intense workout.

Although great brand stories won't change the world, they will help your target market see why your brand is valuable.

Dan McAdams PhD, author, and Northwestern University professor of clinical psychology, says that “If you want me to know you, you have to know my story. For my story is who I am.”

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