Marketing

StoryBrand Framework

Framework 7 bước apply Hero's Journey vào brand messaging, position customer là hero và brand là guide

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StoryBrand Framework của Donald Miller giúp brands clarify message bằng cách dùng storytelling principles. Key insight: Customer là hero, not your brand.

Vấn đề với Traditional Marketing

Most brands nói về themselves: 'We're the best, we have great features...'

Nhưng customers don't care về bạn. Họ care về their own story.

StoryBrand Solution

Position brand là guide (như Yoda, Gandalf) giúp customer (hero) overcome challenges và achieve goals.

Components

1

A Character

Identify customer là hero của story

Specific, relatable character với clear wants

2

Has a Problem

Define external, internal, và philosophical problems

External (surface), Internal (frustration), Philosophical (why it matters)

3

Meets a Guide

Brand positions itself như guide với empathy và authority

Show understanding (empathy) và competence (authority)

4

Who Gives Them a Plan

Provide clear, simple plan để reduce anxiety

Process plan (steps) hoặc Agreement plan (alleviate fears)

5

Calls Them to Action

Clear, direct call to action

Direct CTA (buy now) và Transitional CTA (lead magnet)

6

That Ends in Success

Paint picture của success state

Show transformation và positive outcomes

7

And Helps Them Avoid Failure

Show stakes - what happens if they don't act

Subtle warning, không fear-mongering

When to Use

  • Clarifying brand messaging
  • Writing website copy
  • Creating marketing campaigns
  • Designing sales presentations
  • Developing brand story

Benefits

  • +Clear, customer-centric messaging
  • +Reduces confusion
  • +Increases conversion
  • +Memorable brand positioning

Limitations

  • !Requires deep customer understanding
  • !Can feel formulaic if not adapted
  • !Not suitable cho mọi brand type

Real-World Examples

Apple's Mac vs PC Campaign

Industry: Technology

Character: Creative professional. Problem: PC complicated và crashes. Guide: Mac (cool, helpful). Plan: Switch to Mac. Success: Creative freedom. Failure: Stuck với frustration.

Outcome: Massive brand differentiation, market share growth

Resources

book

Building a StoryBrand

Complete guide to StoryBrand Framework