How to use storytelling for branding purpose?

As i’ve been reading the excellent book called “Story telling - branding in practice” i just wanted to share some reading notes:

  • the four elements of storytelling
    • Message
      • keep it simple stupid
      • communicate only one message at a time
    • Conflict
      • The solution shouldn’t be obvious (otherwise your story will become boring)
      • There shouldn’t be too many sub conflicts
    • characters
      • They use a derivative from Propp called Greimas
      • A Hero, an adversary, a benefactor, a benefactor, a goal, a beneficiary
    • plot
      • beginning, middle, end (classical structure)
      • you need a good lead to grab attention ! (it’s funny to see soo many similarities with copywritting textbooks)