How To Create A Corporate Narrative

andrea saez
3 min readApr 22, 2024

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As product marketing managers, we face the constant battle to cutting through the noise and finding ways to truly resonate with our target audience. We have one job at the end of the day: to sell value. But the truth is people don’t buy products, they buy stories.

As appealing as listing a bunch of features might be, selling value is about creating an emotional connection between the buyer and your solution. This is where a corporate narrative comes along: weaving together your brand’s purpose, values, and impact on the world, creating an emotional appeal that connects to buyer to a story bigger than themselves.

Key Elements of an Effective Corporate Narrative

Creating a narrative that is authentic and engaging involves several critical elements:

  • Authenticity: The story must be genuine and reflect your brand’s true mission and history. Authenticity creates trust and credibility.
  • Clarity: Keep the narrative clear and straightforward. While complexity can be intriguing, clarity ensures it remains relatable.
  • Consistency: Consistent messaging aids in brand recall and strengthens overall perception. Conflicting messages can lead to confusion and alienation.
  • Emotional appeal: Make emotional connections by…

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andrea saez
andrea saez

Written by andrea saez

Product Thinker 🤔 | Creative 🖋️ | Asker of many questions | www.dreasaez.com

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