Probably one of the most powerful tools that any PR can make use of is storytelling. It's a sure way to get your customers, potential customers, employees and the media invested in your brand. 

But how does one successfully make use of storytelling?

 

media update's Saads Abrahams shares how you can use storytelling to enhance your PR efforts right here!

 

Know Your Audience

Any story can be brilliant, however, it will only be brilliant to those who are interested in reading / listening to it. This is why it is vital to research your intended audience. Knowing who they are is fundamental to telling a good story.

By knowing and understanding your intended audience you can tailor your story to not only be seen but felt on a deeper level. 

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Give Your Brand a Voice

Every brand has a voice, and when you are sharing a story about a brand, your audience should be able to have that voice come through effortlessly as well. 

Is your brand voice cool, calm and collected, or is it fun and excitable? When creating a brand voice, take a look at your brand's values and missions — this is the first step in creating an authentic brand voice.

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Show Your Humanity

Emotions are the cornerstone to telling a good story — any story you tell should make your audience feel something. When tapping into your audience's emotions you transform the narrative from basic information into something much deeper — an experience.

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Make Your Story Relatable

Making your story relatable to the audience is really important as well. You want your audience to feel an affinity towards your brand — by creating a relatable storyline you can achieve that.

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Make Your Story Impactful

You want the message your story intends to bring across to be memorable and impactful — keep your story clear, concise and focused.

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