Need Help Figuring Out Your Brand Style?

Thinking back to the last time I was at the South Florida International Auto Show in Miami Beach, FL. I’m struck by the similarities between the car show and determining what your brand style is – specifically for the social media content you’re creating and sharing.

It dawned on me that the obvious differences between each brand’s beautiful car models, style, set-up, look and feel bore a striking resemblance to how your digital content paints a picture of your brand. I’ll elaborate with these three examples for finding your brand style:

1. Corporate: Luxurious and Established

The luxury brands like Mercedes and Maserati had leggy models wearing black and grey, hair perfectly coiffed and dressed to the nines. They had lounges with comfortable seating, lush carpets, big screens, and candles on the tables for ambiance. There was no doubt; they knew their target audience was folks who were established and could afford something that said: “I’ve made it.”

2. Casual: Fun and Flirty

Honda, Mini Cooper, and Scion were the complete opposite. Their models were fun and flirty, wearing younger, hipper clothing (think Chuck Taylor All Stars and tees) and their lounges had plush seating, vibrant colors, club music, music videos, and video games. They were clearly looking to attract a younger demographic, perhaps those looking for something a bit sportier.

Though each brand nailed it, and the audience that gathered made that clear, they were all very different in how they represented their respective brands. The same holds true for you when you produce and share content.

3. Find Your Brand Style and Voice

The social media content you create and share says as much about you as it does your audience. If your tone is casual and laid-back, does that represent your brand style? And if so, then does that represent the community you’re trying to reach? If your brand’s tone and style aren’t appealing to the people you’re trying to reach, then it’s time to change it up. Though it’s important that your approach to content curation and creation be as unique as your brand, it’s also important not to stray from your brand’s image.

Figuring Out Your Brand Style

When it comes to figuring out your brand style, let your vibe be your guide. Writing in a more casual tone, for example, doesn’t mean your brand isn’t professional. You can use words like “you” and “I” more than “we” and it’s perfectly acceptable. It doesn’t make your brand any less credible. As long as the content you produce is authentic to your brand, your professionalism will shine through and you’ll be on the road to success.

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Have you struggled to find your brand’s style? Do you feel comfortable with your brand voice? Is your content more corporate or casual? What advice would you offer bloggers looking to create content in their brand’s style?