{"id":15626,"date":"2019-01-10T22:18:29","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T22:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/?p=15626"},"modified":"2024-05-23T07:42:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T11:42:16","slug":"digital-content-marketing-art-of-storytelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/blog\/digital-content-marketing-art-of-storytelling\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Content Marketing: The Art of Storytelling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Did you know that digital\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/marketing-statistics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">content marketing obtains three times more leads <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">than paid search advertising? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">It&#8217;s now 2019. It&#8217;s time to invest more effort into crafting your digital content into attention-grabbing masterpieces that resonate with your audience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Why? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Storytelling is a critical component of creating content that stands out and builds long-lasting relationships between you and your <a href=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/resources\/glossary\/target-audience\/\">target audience<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Let\u2019s dive into how to best incorporate different aspects of storytelling into your <a href=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/institute\/\">digital\u00a0marketing<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Digital Content Marketing?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\/content-marketing-statistics\/ \"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15628\" src=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda1.png\" alt=\"Image showing how digital content marketing can make a difference for companies.\" width=\"587\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda1.png 620w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda1-300x145.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Before jumping straight in, let\u2019s remind ourselves what digital content marketing entails. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Content marketing is a tactic that involves the creation and distribution of relevant, valuable content to reach a particular group of people. The idea behind this is to ultimately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/blog\/2017\/04\/25\/understanding-contents-role-sales-process\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">drive potential leads and conversions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> into your sales funnel. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/marketing-statistics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Hubspot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, it has been proven that \u201c47% of buyers viewed 3-5 pieces of content before engaging with a sales rep.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Storytelling? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Storytelling, in marketing, is the act of sharing a story that exemplifies relatable challenges to portray an experience your audience will connect with. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">This is a golden opportunity where your brand can shine through a different lens. It\u2019s one of the fundamental elements to incorporate into your content marketing approach to ensure your content resonates with the right crowd.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15630\" src=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda2-1024x716.jpg\" alt=\"Example of woman preparing a story for her digital content marketing strategy.\" width=\"525\" height=\"367\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Utilize Storytelling with Digital Content Marketing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Now that we fully understand the concepts of both digital content marketing and storytelling, let\u2019s marry the two! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Think of content marketing as primarily a story focused on your audience\u2019s needs. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">When planning out your pieces, include elements that draw your audience in and connect with their emotions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">When it comes to the B2B realm, we understand this can be a problematic push. However, if you keep in mind the following components, you\u2019ll discover a new outlook when it comes to your digital content marketing strategy and utilizes the magic of storytelling. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include an Engaging Hook<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">All good stories start with a hook. Reel your audience in with an eye-opening statistic or perhaps a hypothetical question that relates to them and leads into your story. You could even tell your audience an anecdote and have them paint a picture in their head (we\u2019ll touch on this later). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15629\" src=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda3.png\" alt=\"Image of woman after seeing engaging hook in digital content marketing.\" width=\"269\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda3.png 720w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Storytelling is about keeping the audience engaged and interested in what you&#8217;re saying. Content marketing is no different. Are you trying to increase your time-on-page metric? Hook your readers from the beginning to get them to read your article rather than bounce out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand &amp; Persona Embodiment <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Your brand tells a story itself. Whether it be from how the company came to be where it is today to what values it stands for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Ensure that behind everything you\u2019re saying within your content, what your company believes shines through. Tell a story as a B2B brand and share perspectives you\u2019ve experienced. Your content marketing can help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/blog\/2018\/07\/05\/using-content-marketing-to-build-your-brand-identity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">build up your brand identity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Directly correlated with your brand is your persona. When telling your story, you want your persona to come alive with the exclusion of selling your products\/services. Instead, you want your persona to be relatable to your target audience that will connect with them on both an emotional and personal level. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">If you take a look at the image below, you\u2019ll see that Directive allows their brand and persona to show through the copy of one of their blog articles and navigate readers through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/blog\/2018\/12\/07\/8-type-of-content-to-fill-gaps-in-b2b-buyers-journey\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">different content types<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">You want your words to embody who you are as a company. For us, we try to relate with our readers by being conversational and share our own experiences to connect with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15631\" src=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda4.png\" alt=\"Directive allows their brand and persona navigate readers through their digital content marketing strategy.\" width=\"705\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda4.png 821w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda4-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda4-768x476.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help Your Audience Visualize Your Words <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">In order for people to really connect with what you\u2019re saying, use the right verbiage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The first rule of storytelling is to give as much background information as possible, so you transport your audience into your story. If you want your marketing message to resonate, then you need to place it in a narrative form. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Let&#8217;s face it; people don\u2019t willingly read articles that straight up display facts with no &#8220;oomph.&#8221; It needs to be understood that you should be taking your audience on a journey through what you\u2019re trying to convey. After all, we are all humans, and we want to spend our quality time on something that makes us feel heard; not like we\u2019re being sold something. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Below you can see an example from SentinelOne\u2019s post about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sentinelone.com\/blog\/what-is-a-phishing-scam\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">phishing scams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> that shows a strong story that makes the reader visualize what is being said and paints a clear picture of what is right and wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-15632\" src=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda5-1024x581.png\" alt=\"This example helps the reader visualize the severity of phishing scams and how to deal with them.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda5-1024x581.png 1024w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda5-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda5-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda5.png 1192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilize Visuals for Representation <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Speaking of visualizing\u2026 we cannot stress the importance of making sure to include visuals within your content that reflects what you\u2019re trying to say. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afteroffers.com\/visual-content-marketing\/\" rel=\"https:\/\/www.afteroffers.com\/visual-content-marketing\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15633\" src=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda6.png\" alt=\"Strong digital content marketing strategies contain strong visuals.\" width=\"347\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda6.png 800w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda6-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">As you can see from the infographic above, we as humans digest visuals much better than text. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afteroffers.com\/visual-content-marketing\/\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">If you have a piece containing all text with no images, you\u2019re setting yourself up to have a high <a href=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/resources\/glossary\/bounce-rate\/\">bounce rate<\/a>. Users typically don\u2019t stay on pages long if there is nothing to grab their attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">I cannot stress enough the importance of including images throughout your content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Whether they\u2019re in the form of a graph, chart, infographic, or image that portrays the words you are preaching, they need to be in there to keep your audience engaged. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Make sure all visuals you use align with your branding so there is uniformity to your content throughout your site. We always recommend creating a branding guide to ensure consistency with design across the board. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put Yourself in Your Target Audience\u2019s Shoes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Imagine how many sites and pages a user visits in just one day?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Let\u2019s just say that according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/bernardmarr\/2018\/05\/21\/how-much-data-do-we-create-every-day-the-mind-blowing-stats-everyone-should-read\/#133aaf3960ba\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Forbes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, an average of about 40,000 searches are being processed by Google every SECOND. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Yes, you read that correctly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">You can only infer how many pages an individual user visits every day, week, or month. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">I bring this is up because you need to create content that will connect somewhere in your target audience\u2019s lives. You need content that engages them more than the other billions of articles out there. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">What sets you apart?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Start sharing specific stories that align directly with your target audience\u2019s pain points. Use language that your audience will understand best. The idea is to have them read your content and think, \u201cWow, they understand how I\u2019m feeling.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Cherwell wrote a great piece, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cherwell.com\/library\/blog\/an-essential-guide-to-facility-management-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">An Essential Guide to Facility Management Software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, that helps their audience navigate through some best practices for a specific type of management. Cherwell&#8217;s expert tips speak directly to what the audience has issues with. This is precisely how you make a deeper connection with your audience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15634\" src=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda7-1024x661.png\" alt=\"Example of strong digital content marketing that guides audience to being better at their role.\" width=\"567\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda7-1024x661.png 1024w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda7-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda7-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda7.png 1262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The key is to make sure you come off genuine and that your audience feels comfortable with you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Not to mention, this helps to improve trust that can be hard to find in our modern-day society. Put the people first and the rest will follow!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alphametic.com\/category\/content-marketing \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15635 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda8.png\" alt=\"Graphic showing stats that show benefits of digital content marketing.\" width=\"355\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda8.png 355w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda8-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda8-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coalescing Creativity and Science<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The best way to bridge the relationship between you and your audience is to engage them with the creativity of art &#8211; something they\u2019ve never seen before on the entire web. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Throwing eye-opening statistics and data that will persuade the reader with little to no effort is vital. The combination of these two elements helps tell a memorable story that is sure to resonate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Remember, storytelling is more than just words. You need to paint a picture and persuade your audience that what you\u2019re sharing is worth their time. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Inputting data into a branded graphic is a great way to help your readers digest content easier. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Below is an excellent example of how you can accomplish just that: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-15636\" src=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda9-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Directive shows data in graphics, showing strong digital content marketing strategy.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda9-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda9-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda9-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/Miranda9.png 1442w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next Steps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Now that you have acquired a few tips on how to incorporate storytelling into your everyday digital content marketing, it\u2019s time to hit the ground running! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Most importantly, let your brands persona shine through your content to make a connection with your audience. Be strategic in your content creation and be sure you understand \u201cwhy\u201d you\u2019re creating it first. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Need help with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">digital <a href=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/services\/content\/\">content<\/a> marketing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">? Directive\u2019s team of specialists is available to help you get moving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Check out our numerous <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/ca\/case-studies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">case studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> that show how we\u2019ll help you get to the next level. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that digital\u00a0content marketing obtains three times more leads than paid search advertising? It&#8217;s now 2019. 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