Content Marketing

kara_susvilla
HubSpot Employee
HubSpot Employee

Storytelling framework in action

Regardless of the story you’re trying to tell and how you’re trying to tell it, storytelling has three essential elements:

  • Characters
  • Conflict
  • Resolution

Choose one of your favorite brands, and tell their business's story by answering the below questions.

  • Who is the brand?
  • Who is their audience?
  • What challenge are they helping their audience to overcome? How are they doing it?

*To learn more about this, check out The Power of Storytelling lesson via HubSpot Academy. 

6,425 Replies 6,425
ValerioFeola
Member

Storytelling framework in action

Patagonia is an American company known for producing outdoor clothing and gear for activities such as hiking, climbing, and skiing. It was founded by Yvon Chouinard and it's well known the commitment they have towards sustainability and environmental protection. They started campaigns like "don't buy this jacket" or "protect wild places"and "protect our ocean" in order to save the planet from plastic waste and pollution. 

0 Upvotes
reesareesareesa
Member

Storytelling framework in action

Cosmopolitan Magazine

Audience: Young - middle aged woman single to marital status upper to middle class (working pref.  it seems as you need income to buy the products they recommend)

They help woman find their confidence through their beauty guides ad short stories. They provide entertaiment they offer good quality content to satisfy entertaiment needs. They solve the ugly by provideing information that is trending, current and easy to follow for beginners.

 

 

BensonWa
Participant

Storytelling framework in action

Amara;

This is a company that focuses on producing pocket-friendly cosmetics such as lotions.

Their target market is the middle-class demographic and the youth.

The challenge they are here to solve is the high price of great beauty products, they solve this by creating great products and selling them at pocket-friendly prices without destroying the quality.

0 Upvotes
Rimsha_nayyar
Member

Storytelling framework in action

Applying the storytelling framework to branding humanizes their mission. Would love to see examples of brands like Patagonia or Warby Parker through this lens.

0 Upvotes
Atiyeh24
Participant

Storytelling framework in action

Brand Story of Samsung (Mobile Phones)

 

Samsung is one of the world's largest smartphone manufacturers, renowned for innovation and quality. The brand aims to meet diverse consumer needs by offering advanced technologies, sleek designs, and unique user experiences. With product lines like Galaxy S and Galaxy Note, Samsung addresses everyday challenges, enabling users to manage their lives effortlessly. The brand also emphasizes sustainability and enhancing customer experience through its products and services.

0 Upvotes
SGetachewTola
Member

Storytelling framework in action

One of my favorite brands is Apple.

Who is the brand?
Apple is a leading technology company renowned for its innovation in consumer electronics, software, and services. Founded in 1976, Apple is best known for products like the iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and its cutting-edge ecosystem that seamlessly integrates hardware, software, and services.

Who is their audience?
Apple's audience spans tech enthusiasts, creative professionals, students, and business users. They cater to individuals who value high-quality, design-focused products and are willing to invest in premium technology for an enhanced user experience. Apple's ecosystem also appeals to those who prioritize security, privacy, and seamless integration across devices.

What challenge are they helping their audience to overcome? How are they doing it?
Apple helps its audience overcome the challenge of fragmented technology and clunky interfaces by offering products that are intuitive, beautifully designed, and deeply integrated. Through its ecosystem—where the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and services like iCloud work together—Apple simplifies the user experience, making technology more accessible and powerful for everyone. Additionally, Apple pushes innovation with powerful processors like the M1 chip, advanced designs, and enhanced privacy features, creating products that inspire creativity, boost productivity, and offer a more connected digital experience.

Alshehab
Member

Storytelling framework in action

Ralph Lauren. consumers who value luxury, style, and classic design. Expressing Identity Through Timeless Fashion, Achieving an Aspirational Lifestyle, and Combining Functionality with Luxury.

0 Upvotes
Chenjinyang
Member

Storytelling framework in action

Nike is a global sportswear brand known for its "Just Do It" slogan and innovative products that empower athletes and everyday people to perform their best. Their audience ranges from professional athletes to fitness enthusiasts and casual consumers. Nike helps its audience overcome physical and mental barriers by offering high-performance gear, inspiring marketing, and personalized digital experiences. Through innovation and powerful storytelling, Nike encourages people to push their limits and achieve excellence.

SMahrib
Member

Storytelling framework in action

One of my favourite brand is amazon

Young & female 

There is some problem of their connecting issue of third world country

Ruqayyah
Member

Storytelling framework in action

  • One of my favorite brands is Nike. 
  • Their audience is an age group between 15 to 45 years. These customers come in different sizes, and love to be in style.
  • Nike provides comfortable wear for people who are active, and their brand offers inclusivity.
Adejumoke03
Member

Storytelling framework in action

One of my favorite brands is Coca-Cola.

Their primary audience is younger customers (aged 10-25).

And their secondary audience is aged 25-40.

Here's one of the challenges Coca-Cola helps their customers to overcome:

They help their audience maintain their health by providing choices with various products.

For example, there are Coca-Cola products with low calories and sugar. People who choose this beverage will enjoy it while maintaining a healthy weight.

saidfuad
Member

Storytelling framework in action

adiddas
their audience are mostly between 18-40 ,and also athlectics
they provid more comfortable shoes

thatsocae
Member

Storytelling framework in action

Storytelling framework in action

Who is the brand: Fenty Beauty

Who is the audience:  Fenty beuty is a beauty and skincare brand that is tailored to the gen Z and milineual age group. 

What challenge are they helping their audience to overcome? How are they doing it: Fenty Beauty has continuously shifted the standards of the beauty industry through diversity, inclusivity and affordabilty. 

0 Upvotes
MEBurroughs
Member

Storytelling framework in action

Brand- Marleylilly

Audience- Middle class women and children 

Solution- Affordable, monogrammed clothes and accessories

0 Upvotes
SissyD
Member

Storytelling framework in action

Storytelling framework in action

 

Who is the brand: International College 

Who is their audience: International students, 17-29, who want to study in Ireland but they need a foundation course in order to fit the university requirements.

What challenge are they helping their audience to overcome? Basically they help them by delivering Foundation Courses, pass their exams and place them to the University they want. Meanwhile they help them optain their visa, bank account, accommodation and more

0 Upvotes
SVu8
Member

Storytelling framework in action

Storytelling framework in action

  • Who is the brand? Biti's shoes, a Viet footwear brand, made by Vietnamese, for Viet people.
  • Who is their audience? Viet shoe wearers of all ages and from all walks of life, probably more emphasis on working/middle class or even low-middle.
  • What challenge are they helping their audience to overcome? Offbrand shoes are prevalent on the market. Though affordable, their quality is compromised as well as the status they bring to the wearer. The high quality, authentic shoes are pricey. 
  • How are they doing it? Offer authentic footwear with clear and trustworthy brandname --> status; at an affordable price to most Viet shoe wearers. Product lines target diverse segments of buyers in terms of age, gender, aesthetics, purposes of wearing, preferences etc. "Cherish the Viet feet" is their slogan.
0 Upvotes
Sally2
Member

Storytelling framework in action

The Brand 

SallyE  Virtual Assistant, 

The audience 

Having issues with managing your Email and calendar, scheduling appointments, and organizing your administrative tasks.

Solutions 

We offer administrative help virtually and otherwise. With managing your Calender, fixing to your appointment,arranging your email helping with administrative tasks. 

  We also offer project management, social media management, Content Creation strategy and a lot more. Why don't you allow us to unburden your stress and offer a helping hand?

 

 

0 Upvotes
RomiRawEssence
Member

Storytelling framework in action

  • Who is the brand? Raw Essence: holistic care and natural cosmetics products.
  • Who is their audience? Wellness enthusiasts and spiritual seekers, mostly women audience btw 25-45
  • What challenge are they helping their audience to overcome?  Stress and anxiety, emotional and physical burnout, disconnect from self and nature, losing the feminine and yin qualities in modern action oriented world.
  • How are they doing it? Products are designed for relaxation, emphasizing calming daily rituals. The ingredients are natural and clean, reminding a customer of the connection with nature, also promoting detoxifying qualities. Message of slowing down, self-love and self-care is emphasized with the product use.
kkalia
Member

Storytelling framework in action

Who is the brand?

Plum is an Indian  cosmetic brand that offers wide range of cosmetic  products catering  to various  need of individuals.

Who is their  audience?

People who want to adopt clean beauty that is free from harsh chemicals and preservatives.

What challenge they are helping?

Making people aware about the ingredients  that are being used in the cosmetic  industry and educate people  to become more aware and ultimately  shift to clean  beauty brand.

All their products are free from animal cruelty  free from preservatives and free from harmful chemicals.

Also they are donating 1 percnt of their profit for the girl child education  which  is again a great initiative.

RomiRawEssence
Member

Storytelling framework in action

I like the idea of clean beauty product and education around it. I am in the same business.

0 Upvotes
Basit12
Member

Storytelling framework in action

Here's a storytelling framework in action:


*The Hero's Journey* (Joseph Campbell)


1. The Ordinary World: Introduce protagonist in their everyday life.

2. The Call to Adventure: An event prompts the protagonist to embark on a journey.

3. Refusal of the Call: Initial hesitation or resistance.

4. Meeting the Mentor: Guidance from an experienced figure.

5. Crossing the Threshold: Protagonist commits to the journey.

6. Tests, Allies, and Enemies: Challenges and relationships shape the journey.

7. Approach to the Inmost Cave: Confronting fears or greatest challenges.

8. The Ordeal: Critical moment of transformation.

9. Reward (Seizing the Sword): Achieving the goal.

10. The Road Back: Beginning the return journey.

11. The Resurrection: Transformation and renewal.


*Alternative frameworks:*


1. The Fichtean Curve (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)
2. The Three-Act Structure (setup, confrontation, resolution)
3. Save the Cat (opening image, theme stated, set-up, catalyst, debate, break into two)


*Business storytelling frameworks:*


1. Problem-Agitate-Solve (PAS)
2. Before-After-Bridge (BAB)
3. The StoryBrand Framework


Would you like me to:


1. Explain a specific framework
2. Provide examples
3. Help craft a story using a framework


Please let me know!

0 Upvotes