Luxury brands tell stories differently than mass brands. Luxury stories focus more on emotions, dreams, and desire rather than rational benefits or consumer insights. The goal is to seduce audiences rather than provide information. Luxury brands also focus on anticipation and leaving the audience wanting more. Storytelling is used to build the legend and heritage of the brand over time rather than being about specific products or campaigns. Entertainment is prioritized over education to drive engagement with the brand.
2. Luxury is Different
- Artisan vs. Advertiser
- Language vs. Communication
- Dreams vs. Insights/Needs
- Emotional vs. Rational
- Value vs. Price
- The Few vs. The Many
5. Luxury story telling is less about
specific consumer insights and more
about the basic psychology that
builds desire
It is less about sales and more about
seduction
21. Luxury story telling uses tools that
drive familiarity.
(The Hero, The Damsel, The Journey, The Great Love)
Familiarity builds comfort and
intimacy.
Comfort and Intimacy build trust
#17: They are able to do this because this is a category with a relatively high level of involvement. It is not uncommon to have a 3-6 minutes mini Movie on You Tube.