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The twelve archetypes in brands, marketing and leadership: which story a company tells and why people buy it.

The twelve archetypes in brands, marketing and leadership: which story a company tells and why people buy it.

Brand Archetypes: The 12 Stories Companies Tell, and How to Find Yours Featured
Brand & Business 16 min read

Brand Archetypes: The 12 Stories Companies Tell, and How to Find Yours

Why does a can of soda feel like childhood and a little SEO tool feel like a dare? Brands borrow the same twelve characters people have recognised for thousands of years. Here are all twelve, one brand for each, and a way to find the one your brand has been playing all along.

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