Every good story will capture attention by creating tension, and very quickly the audience will align their emotions with the characters.
Listening to stories produces a chemical, called oxytocin, a key driver in order to cooperate with others. The more oxytocin produced, the more people are willing to help others.
Stories also give our brains a shot of cortisol and dopamine. Cortisol focuses our attention while dopamine is the reward for following the story.
When we listen to, or read, stories, our brains go through a process of actually experiencing those events: a fight, falling in love or dining in a fancy restaurant. By putting our motor or sensory cortex to work, those experiences are stored in our brains.
3 keys facts to know:
- The heart, not the brain, drives sales: To sell anything, people need to feel an emotional connection.
- Stories turn customers into protagonists: when your stories reflect the challenge an audience faces, your audience will be much more likely to resonate with your brand.
- Stories capture attention: A great, authentic and honest story will capture the minds and hearts of viewers.
Storytelling is an incredibly powerful one-two punch. Creating your brand-story should be almost as important as creating your product or service. The more your brand is in touch with a larger story, the greater your ability for success.
Promote your business with storytelling:
Stories have more impact than facts. They get attention, are remembered, change perceptions and change attitudes.
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