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Crafting Your Brand's Authentic Voice: A Friendly Guide to External Communications

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Updated: Jul 28, 2023


Brand tone of voice
How to find your brand tone of voice

Today, we're venturing into the exciting realm of external communications. We'll explore how to craft an authentic voice for your brand that resonates with your audience. Ready? Let's dive in!


Imagine your business as a person. If it could talk, what would it sound like? Your brand voice is the unique personality and emotion your business uses when communicating. It should be consistent across all external communications - from social media posts to customer service emails.






So, how do you find this voice? Here are some tips to guide you.


1. Know Your Audience: Picture the people you're talking to. Understanding their needs, interests, and values helps you shape a voice they'll relate to. It's like chatting with friends – you know what makes them laugh, what interests them, and how to get their attention.


2. Reflect Your Brand Values: Your brand voice should mirror your core values. If your business stands for simplicity, your brand voice might be straightforward and friendly. If innovation is your key value, your voice could be bold and forward-thinking.


3. Be Consistent: Consistency is key. You want to make sure your brand voice stays the same across all platforms and over time. This helps build recognition and trust.


4. Be Authentic: Let your brand's true personality shine through. Authenticity creates a genuine connection with your audience.


5. Adapt to the Platform: While staying consistent, tweak your voice slightly to fit different platforms. Your Instagram posts might be more relaxed, while your press releases more formal.


6. Listen to Feedback: Pay attention to your audience's responses. Feedback can help you fine-tune your brand voice to better resonate with your audience.


7. Practice Makes Perfect: Crafting your brand voice is a journey, not a one-time event. Keep experimenting, learning, and refining.


Finding your brand voice can feel like finding your voice as a person. It takes time, reflection, and a fair bit of trial and error. But once you discover it, you'll see it's a powerful tool for connecting with your audience and standing out from the crowd.


Until next time, remember: your brand's voice is its personality. Make it warm, make it genuine, and most importantly, make it you. Keep shining, keep communicating, and let's continue this amazing business journey together. !


I hope you've found this post helpful. If you're ready to unify your internal and external communications or just fancy a chat about your business needs, I'm here to help.


Remember, at 'The Full Story', we're all about ensuring your voice is heard and understood, whether you're speaking to your team or the wider world. Let's work together to make your business communication as seamless and effective as possible.


I'm Becky, and I'm just a message away. So, drop me a line or give me a call - let's start crafting your full story today! Looking forward to hearing from you soon.


Cheers and catch you in the next post!



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