How to Create Great Content for Hard-to-Sell Products
Red Bull. Yeti. Patagonia. What do these brands have in common? They are great at the “show don’t tell” approach. They leverage media to tell impactful, interesting, educational stories. And they demonstrate how their products are used in unforgettable ways. But what do you do if your product’s benefits are difficult to demonstrate? How do you create great content for hard-to-sell products? (Spoiler: Don’t buy Super Bowl ads.) In this episode, Stephanie and Albert discuss what to do when your product isn't easily demonstrable. They talk about defining your ideal buyer, identifying pain points to create a story arc (complete with a “villain”), and why starting with story is better than starting with size. Mentions: The Marketing Trends Podcast Primal Swoledier Kayla Itsines Cam Hanes Kevin Kelly’s 1,000 True Fans Essay Susi Vidal, Only Pans Men with the Pot Doug DeMuro Mr. Beast Mr. Beast Burger Feastables --- Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected] Follow Stephanie on TikTok -> @lifeandtimesofstephanie Hit up Albert on Twitter -> @albert4waves
Mission Daily · Albert Chou, Stephanie Postles, Mission
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Show Notes
Red Bull. Yeti. Patagonia. What do these brands have in common?
They are great at the “show don’t tell” approach. They leverage media to tell impactful, interesting, educational stories. And they demonstrate how their products are used in unforgettable ways.
But what do you do if your product’s benefits are difficult to demonstrate? How do you create great content for hard-to-sell products? (Spoiler: Don’t buy Super Bowl ads.)
In this episode, Stephanie and Albert discuss what to do when your product isn't easily demonstrable. They talk about defining your ideal buyer, identifying pain points to create a story arc (complete with a “villain”), and why starting with story is better than starting with size.
Mentions:
- The Marketing Trends Podcast
- Primal Swoledier
- Kayla Itsines
- Cam Hanes
- Kevin Kelly’s 1,000 True Fans Essay
- Susi Vidal, Only Pans
- Men with the Pot
- Doug DeMuro
- Mr. Beast
- Mr. Beast Burger
- Feastables
---
Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
Follow Stephanie on TikTok -> @lifeandtimesofstephanie
Hit up Albert on Twitter -> @albert4waves
Email us -> [email protected]
Work with us -> https://www.missionsponsors.com/
Follow Stephanie -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniepostles/
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