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SE2 EP05: The Essence of a Brand story - case in mind…KFC and my wife

2X eCommerce Podcast · with null · December 19, 2016 · 18 min

Summary

This episode challenges online retailers to move beyond elevator pitches and technical features when crafting their brand story. Drawing an analogy from KFC's subtle yet powerful messaging, it emphasizes connecting with customer's core values to build a resonant brand narrative that drives deeper engagement and loyalty.

Key takeaways

Themes

brand strategycontent marketingcustomer understanding

Topics covered

brand messagingbrand storytellingcustomer segmentationmarketing psychologyvalue proposition

Episode description

Hello! This is Kunle Campbell of the 2X eCommerce Podcast Show...THE Podcast dedicated to Strategic Growth for Online Retailers. You my listeners either ask me questions on Twitter using the hashtag #2XeCommerce OR I teach you about specific MARKETING tactics geared to helping your sell more in your online store… So Today’s show is about…why you should focus on optimising your mobile checkout first going forward. I am going to cover: The Essence of a Brand Story. Road trip to Wales pulled over at a services station to buy some petrol / gasoline   WALL MURAL NO BATTERY FARMED CHICKEN: We demand good animal welfare, and all our suppliers must meet or exceed Red Tractor standards. All our original recipe chicken on the bone is from the UK and Ireland. Very! All of our Original Recipe Chicken is delivered fresh from farm to restaurant within 48 hours. We've worked hard to make everything on our menu a little healthier. use zero-hours contracts No. Our food is completely palm oil free - high oleic rapeseed oil and sunflower oil     Your brand story is: NOT your elevator pitch it is not your list of technical features it should connect to your WHY Read these books: Simon Sinek’s book "Start with Why” Gary Keller’s book: “The ONE Thing”   Think very inwardly… …at the same time think very empathetically from the P.O.V of segments of your customers What do they care about? How does what each customer segment care about connect with your products and value proposition?   the best business books I’ve read begin with the writer’s story

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about brand strategy?
Your brand story is not an elevator pitch or a list of technical features; it's about connecting with your customers' 'WHY'.
What does this episode say about content marketing?
Empathize deeply with different customer segments to understand what they truly care about and how it aligns with your product's value proposition.
What does this episode say about customer understanding?
Look inward to define your brand's core purpose and outward to understand how that purpose resonates with customer values.
What does this episode say about brand strategy?
Study effective storytelling (like in business books or even unexpected places like KFC's in-store messaging) to understand how to communicate your 'WHY'.

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