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MESSAGING AND CONTENT MARKETING FOR B2B
The StoryBrand Guide Podcast Launches with Annie Figenshu and Tyler Pigott
StoryBrand Guides have access to keynotes, frameworks, and tools designed to help them grow their businesses. The challenge is figuring out how to turn those resources into client work and revenue. That’s what inspired an internal StoryBrand pilot called What Does This Make Possible? Today, that idea has evolved into the StoryBrand Guide Podcast, co-hosted by Annie Figenshu and Tyler Pigott.
StoryBrand BrandScripts vs Soundbites: When a StoryBrand Certified Guide Uses Each
Should you use a StoryBrand BrandScript or the PEACE Framework? The answer depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. Learn when to use each framework, how they work together, and why understanding the difference can help you create better marketing, faster.
Annie Figenshu to Host Live Session on How Businesses Can Simplify Their Marketing Message to Increase Customer Engagement
Most businesses aren’t losing customers because their product is bad. They’re losing customers because their marketing is too hard to understand. Downstage Media’s upcoming live session, How to Talk About Your Business So People Actually Buy, will teach founders and B2B business owners how to simplify their talking points so customers engage faster and buy with more confidence.
For Marketers, Content Creation Is Easy. Knowing What Audiences Trust Is Another Story.
Content is easier to create than ever, and audiences are skeptical of its authenticity. If brands don’t adjust, their content will continue to be ignored. This post shares insights from The Marketing Algonquin, a private roundtable of New Jersey-based marketers, on the shift from creation to curation so your content earns what’s hardest to win: audience trust.
Messaging for Leaders: What Improv Teaches About Clear Communication
Most leaders have a hard time communicating clearly, which leads to checked out teams and missed opportunities. This post breaks down how improv principles fix that, so your ideas actually land and your audience gets on board.
Create a Visual Identity That Tells the Right Story
If your visual identity doesn’t match your message, people feel the disconnect before they understand why. In this conversation with designer Lee Seidenberg, we break down how to create a visual identity for thought leaders that reinforces authority instead of diluting it. Read on.
Boost Your Social Media Strategy: How to Use Your StoryBrand BrandScript with the PAGER Method
Struggling to get your social media posts noticed? It might not be your content—it’s your strategy. By combining the StoryBrand BrandScript with Downstage Media’s PAGER method, you can create social posts that not only resonate but also drive real results. In this post, you'll learn a step-by-step approach to crafting clear, engaging content that doesn’t turn your feed into an endless ad, but a true engagement tool.