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torytelling is in the DNA of human,
and we are all born storytellers.
Primarily storytelling was word of
mouth. With time, mediums have
evolved, yet the core at its base! The
thing about stories is that they touch our
hearts and have a lasting impact on us.
Remember how our grandparents would
tell us tales of bygone mysteries and at
times of glory, self-praise. After the advent
of print, storytelling got competitive. The
print was a great medium to disseminate
stories, long stories or short stories, quick
and fast. Bhagwat Geeta, Bible and other
religious texts all tell us a tale. All are a
variant of storytelling.
the diGitaL worLd
The digital world is a highly impactful and
powerful medium that touch the lives of
a significant section of people. Whether
it is just sharing a piece of information,
creating hype about something or
reaching and engaging customers, digital
platforms have their own way of doing it
and making the best out of everything. In
order to create a deeper connection and
build trust with customers, marketers are
leaving no stone unturned because if the
market and scope is big, the competition is
even bigger.
Imagine if the most impactful medium
amalgamates with the most popular
medium, it will take marketing to the next
level. Hence, amongst various techniques
of Digital Marketing, the most effective
medium that connects the customers to the
brand is Storytelling. Talking about it as a
medium to sell, the world is full of stories,
and every brand has the story to tell.
When stories are told in the right way, they
ThE GlORy OF
STORyTEllING
in THe diGiTaL eRa
Harsha Prerna