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Brands that want to create a distinct brand voice often have trouble figuring out where their sweet spot is. <br><br>This presentation shows you how to develop a brand voice brimming with personality by aligning your organization, audience, and product. <br><br>If you like this presentation, check out the book by Andrea Goulet Ford scheduled to come out in early 2015. <br><br>www.cultureofcontent.com
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by Andrea Goulet Ford Foundational Content Checklist cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved
Your brand’s voice becomes clear when you align your organization, audience, and product. Organization Brand Voice ? This is called Foundational Content. Product Audience cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved
Before you can create compelling copy across your organization, you must spend time building your foundation. Organization Brand Voice ? Product Audience This step-by-step guide will show you how. cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved
Write your ORGANIZATION content first. Organization ? 1. Mission Statement 2. Vision Statement 3. Core Values Brand Voice Product Audience cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved
Mission Statement Describes what your business does. Think of it as a rallying cry. Organization ? To save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. - American Lung Association Brand Voice Product Audience cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved
Vision Statement Describes what the world looks like when your mission has been accomplished. Organization Brand Voice ? A computer on every desk and in every home; all running Microsoft software. - Microsoft’s Original Vision Product Audience cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved
Core Values 6-10 character traits your organization abides by. Include a short description for context. ? Visit http://about.zappos.com/our- unique-culture/zappos-core-values Organization Brand Voice Product Audience cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved
Focus on your AUDIENCE content next. 1. Demographics 2. Psychographics 3. Archetypes 4. Personas 5. Ideal Customer Organization Brand Voice Audience Product cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved
Demographics Character traits you can measure. (age, income, etc.) Organization ? Psychographics Character traits you can’t measure. (lifestyle, beliefs, etc.) ? Brand Voice Audience Product cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved
Organization Archetypes Storytelling patterns that transcend time, geography, and culture. Brand Voice Audience Product cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved
Personas Descriptions of demographics, psychographics, and archetypes, written in paragraph form. Organization Brand Voice ? Ideal Customer A real-life person who represents your persona. Audience Product cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved
Wrap up with your PRODUCT or SERVICE. Organization 1. Features 2. Benefits 3. Value Proposition 4. Elevator Pitch Brand Voice Product Audience cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved
Features Bulleted list of attributes that make your product or service distinct or useful. Organization ? Benefits Why your features matter to your ideal customer. Brand Voice Product Audience cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved
Value Proposition One-sentence description of why your ideal customer should use your product or service. Organization Brand Voice ? The fastest way to send money — worldwide. Product Audience -Western Union cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved
Elevator Pitch Script for starting a conversation about your product or service. Gets to the point quickly. Organization Brand Voice Product Audience cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved
Ready to learn more? Get the book. Coming early 2015. cultureofcontent.com © 2014 Andrea Goulet Ford. All Rights Reserved