Principal Consultant- SMPR Limited| PR & Reputation Management Consultant | Storyteller| Co-host, Point Blank PR Podcast Season 1| I manage the reputation and strategic communications of emerging and established brands.
#Throwback to my media appearance as a guest on #ClassicFM973- #BrandAndU with Benjamin Okoh and Anthony Ekweaga to discuss The Role of Storytelling in Managing Emerging and Established Brands. I shared how personal and corporate brands can use storytelling to build trust with their stakeholders, be differentiated in a crowded market, engage and captivate their audiences, build brand loyalty and adapt to changing consumer expectations. People love a good story. Whether it is a book, a movie, a celebrity or a company – we will buy into a believable, authentic story. We want to relate, to feel, to connect. Stories are a way for your brand to establish consistency. As a public relations manager for some reputable personal and corporate brands, I didn't fail to mention how public relations and storytelling intertwine in rightly positioning a brand. Public relations interfaces with storytelling in the following ways. 1. Stories (or storytelling) can craft the identity of an individual or company by telling compelling stories that help establish a personality that can make the brand relatable and memorable to its target audience. 2. Storytelling is an avenue for public relations to help emerging and established brands use emotional resonance to connect with their consumers on a deeper level and to build relationships. 3. PR storytelling helps brands be distinct in a crowded market and highlights what sets them apart from their competitors by showcasing unique aspects, innovations, or values. 4. During challenging times, PR uses storytelling to manage crises effectively. It is also important to note that storytelling in public relations is not just for external audiences; it also engages internal stakeholders such as employees, investors, and partners, which helps align everyone, ensuring a consistent brand message and fostering a sense of belonging. My charge to an individual or organisation interested in utilising the power of storytelling to enhance their commercial value in 2024 is to put in effort in public relations. #SatiraYANZ. #mediafeature #guestappearance #prpro