Use these free exercises to develop a brand and message that connect with your audience and differentiate your company.

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One-on-One Audience Interviews

Helpful for: Uncovering what people do and feel, as well as why, so you can determine what they want and need to hear.

Learn more in this article from UXdesign.cc. 


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Empathy Maps

Helpful for: Putting yourself in your audience's shoes so you can understand their context and tell a story that resonates with them on a deeper level

Learn more at: gamestorming.com/empathy-mapping

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Journey Maps

Helpful for: Generating ideas for content and messaging that will deliver the right information, in the right way, at the right time and place

Learn more at: nngroup.com/articles/customer-journey-mapping/

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Differentiation Matrix

Helpful for: Pinpointing or prioritizing the messages that are most unique and relevant to your audience

Learn more in this article.

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StoryBrand BrandScript

Helpful for: Crafting a clear, memorable story that connects with your readers

Learn more in this summary article. 

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Bonus: Storytelling Tips

Helpful for: Writing stories that resonate with your audience and differentiate your brand

Learn more at: drawbackwards.com/blog/the-power-of-storytelling/(ghostwritten by Shaina)

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