On Monday, I published a post using a Huggies case study to show the value of real an authentic storytelling to drive engagement with a brand. If you missed it, catch up real quick and read it here.
The key takeaway from this example of great outreach marketing is that no matter who you’re marketing to, it’s crucial to always remind yourself that you are simply a human marketing to another human. The most effective way to do this is to market an authentic experience—not your brand.
Self-serving content, billboard style tweets and “hey look at how cool my brand is” Facebook posts do not market an experience that can connect with consumers.
Through blogger outreach, a solid influencer marketing strategy, a network of brand advocates and a constant pulse on authenticity—marketers can foster a real brand experiences with real people.
The first step? Start thinking of yourself as a person who markets an experience by collecting moments of brand interaction from third party sources and fostering real relationships.
