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- Introduction
 - About
 - Agenda
 - About me
 - Elements of a compelling story: Setting
 - Elements of a compelling story: Characters
 - Elements of a compelling story: Plot
 - Elements of a compelling story: Conflict
 - Elements of a compelling story: Resolution
 - Story archetypes and themes used in branding
 - Story archetypes (1)
 - The North Face example
 - Story archetypes (2)
 - Johnson & Johnson example
 - Common themes in branding
 - Lululemon example
 - Whole Foods Market example
 - Narrative arc that aligns with brand identity
 - Crafting a narrative arc
 - Successful brand narrative
 - Conclusion
 - Understanding brand persona
 - Three pillars of a brand persona: Voice
 - Three pillars of a brand persona: Tone
 - Three pillars of a brand persona: Personality
 - How does a brand integrate voice, tone & personality
 - Old Spice example
 - In closing
 - Thank you
 
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Topics Covered
- Structure of a compelling story
 - Story archetypes
 - Themes
 - Narrative arc
 - Brand persona
 - Branding
 
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Boyd, D. (2025, August 31). Crafting your brand’s narrative [Video file]. In The Business & Management Collection, Henry Stewart Talks. Retrieved November 4, 2025, from https://doi.org/10.69645/UOBM8305.Export Citation (RIS)
Publication History
- Published on August 31, 2025
 
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                  0:04
                
                
                  
                    Crafting a brand's narrative
                  
                    is about more than
just telling a story;
                  
                    it's about shaping the
essence of a brand in
                  
                    a way that deeply resonates
with your audience.
                  
                    A compelling brand narrative
connects emotionally,
                  
                    communicates core values,
                  
                    and differentiates a brand
in a crowded marketplace.
                  
                    It weaves together
your mission, vision,
                  
                    and unique selling points into
                  
                    a cohesive and
engaging story that
                  
                    your customers can relate
to and believe in.
                  
                    By carefully crafting
your narrative,
                  
                    you can create a powerful
tool that not only captures
                  
                    attention but also builds
                  
                    lasting relationships
with your audience.
                  
                
              
                  0:48
                
                
                  
                    In Part 2 of this series,
                  
                    I will explain the structure
of a compelling story.
                  
                    Define story archetypes and
                  
                    themes commonly
used in branding.
                  
                    Explain how to build a
narrative arc that aligns with
                  
                    your brand identity
and describe how to
                  
                    create a brand persona
which includes voice,
                  
                    tone, and personality.
                  
                
              
                  1:12
                
                
                  
                    My name is Dr. Dionne L. Boyd,
                  
                    aka Dr. B,
                  
                    aka "The Money Chick".
                  
                    I'm a global professor,
curriculum writer,
                  
                    and course developer for
                  
                    over 45 different classes in
                  
                    higher education in the
areas of marketing,
                  
                    business, entrepreneurship,
                  
                    fashion, and consumer behavior.
                  
                    I am also CEO and founder of
                  
                    Image Architects and Management,
a global marketing agency
                  
                    specializing in luxury and
                  
                    experiential marketing,
creating highly
                  
                    elevated and curated experiences
                  
                    and events for luxury
retail companies,
                  
                    brands, businesses
and professionals.
                  
                    My clients include Neiman Marcus
                  
                    and Intercontinental
Buckhead, Atlanta.
                  
                    My company also offers
education consulting,
                  
                    curriculum writing, course
development, workshops,
                  
                    and more to universities and
                  
                    educational programs
across the globe,
                  
                    such as Polimoda and Flores
                  
                    (Italy), AMD in
Berlin (Germany),
                  
                    LIM College in New York City,
                  
                    Southern New Hampshire
University and SCAD (Atlanta).
                  
                    You may learn more
about my agency
                  
                    by simply visiting our website.
                  
                    Feel free to also
connect with me on
                  
                    LinkedIn at the link
located in the tab.
                  
                    Now, let's get started on
Part 2 of this series.
                  
                    Let's explore the elements
of a compelling story.