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Why a Strong One-Liner is Essential for Your Business and How the Pitch Perfect Workshop Helps You Create One
Messaging, StoryBrand, Done With You Annie Schiffmann Messaging, StoryBrand, Done With You Annie Schiffmann

Why a Strong One-Liner is Essential for Your Business and How the Pitch Perfect Workshop Helps You Create One

Ever struggled to explain what your business does in a few seconds? You're not alone! A strong one-liner is your secret weapon for capturing attention and sparking curiosity. In this post, we explore the importance of a one-liner and how our Pitch Perfect One-Liner Workshop can help you craft a compelling message that resonates. Learn about common challenges, our proven framework, and hear success stories from those who’ve transformed their business communication. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a memorable impression and elevate your marketing game!

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Maximize Your ROI: What to Know Before Signing Up for the StoryBrand Marketing Livestream

Maximize Your ROI: What to Know Before Signing Up for the StoryBrand Marketing Livestream

Marketing budgets are tight right now. A recent Gartner survey of 395 CMOs and marketing leaders shows the average 2024 marketing budgets have dipped to 7.7% of overall company revenue, down from last year's 9.1%. That means that you have to be absolutely clear on how to make the most of your marketing to make it count.

In this blog post, I’m going to talk about the StoryBrand Marketing Livestream as a way to get the most out of your marketing dollars for the rest of the year.

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How can I make the most of Coach Builder Summit? 5 insider tips!
Downstage Media, Events, StoryBrand Annie Schiffmann Downstage Media, Events, StoryBrand Annie Schiffmann

How can I make the most of Coach Builder Summit? 5 insider tips!

Some online summits are a little… thin with speakers pitching more than presenting. It’s hard to know if the Coach Builder Summit is going to be worth carving out two days of your schedule for. Let’s go through what Coach Builder Summit is, plus give you 5 insider tips you may not have considered. When you see more info about it cross your desk, you'll be confident that you thought through your decision.

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Using StoryBrand for Social Media
StoryBrand, Social Media Strategy, PAGER Method Annie Schiffmann StoryBrand, Social Media Strategy, PAGER Method Annie Schiffmann

Using StoryBrand for Social Media

It’s not always clear how you can use StoryBrand on your social media. Much of the StoryBrand Framework is based around using marketing to increase sales - but social media is different than a website. And no one wants to turn their social media channels into a spammy billboard. Here you’ll learn a StoryBrand-inspired formula for writing copy on your social media posts, as well as different ways to use existing assets in your marketing - lead generators, BrandScripts, and more - in a way that works on social media.

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What are Monthly Live Q&As Like? A Breakdown
Downstage Media, Events Annie Schiffmann Downstage Media, Events Annie Schiffmann

What are Monthly Live Q&As Like? A Breakdown

There are only twenty-four hours in a day. And building a brand can eat up many of them. Are the Monthly Live Q&As really worth blocking out your limited hours for? Once a month, Annie Schiffmann hosts a group to learn business and marketing strategies with best-selling authors. Afterward, participants get small group coaching from Annie to personalize the material to their brands. Here’s a breakdown of what those events look like so you can decide if it’s worthwhile.

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How Artists and Creatives Can Use a StoryBrand BrandScript to Simplify Their Marketing: 9 Ideas

How Artists and Creatives Can Use a StoryBrand BrandScript to Simplify Their Marketing: 9 Ideas

Unlock the full potential of your creative business with a well-crafted BrandScript. This guide will show you how to take your BrandScript off the shelf and put it to work across your marketing channels. From refreshing your website to enhancing your social media and email campaigns, discover nine actionable ways to use your BrandScript to connect with your audience, share your artistic vision, and grow your business. Don't let your message get lost—make it resonate with every piece of content you create.

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How Can You Put Your Marketing on Autopilot This Summer?

How Can You Put Your Marketing on Autopilot This Summer?

It can be easy to feel envious of people enjoying the long days of summer when you're trying to get your projects off the ground. A new offering from Downstage Media is designed to put your marketing on autopilot because after the past two years you deserve a great summer.

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What to Prepare Before Attending the StoryBrand Marketing Livestream

What to Prepare Before Attending the StoryBrand Marketing Livestream

The StoryBrand Marketing Livestream is a two day investment in your business. But if you don’t take time to prepare, you could get a low return on that investment. Learn success tips from facilitators who’ve ushered hundreds of attendees through the workshop.

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Why Does the StoryBrand Marketing Livestream Cost What It Does?

Why Does the StoryBrand Marketing Livestream Cost What It Does?

The StoryBrand Marketing Livestream is an investment, there’s no doubt about it. It costs a considerable amount of time and money - especially for a company with a small marketing team. Here I’ll share what factors dictate the cost of the StoryBrand Marketing Livestream, how it compares to other StoryBrand products, and what additions attendees by partnering with Annie Schiffmann during this event.

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