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When we last visited the topic of visual storytelling, we explored how an authentic, compelling story can build trust with prospects while engaging newcomers. We also looked at some of the best examples of visual storytelling and how they improved brand awareness for several real-world communities.<\/p>\n

But there\u2019s more to visual storytelling than snapping a few photos or shooting a video with your cell phone. You also need a storytelling strategy for content marketing to maximize its impact. Here are four keys to visual storytelling that will help you promote your brand, cultivate authenticity and get the best return on your investment.<\/p>\n

1. Think in Terms of Cohesive Multi-Channel Storytelling<\/h2>\n

One of the biggest mistakes communities make with visual storytelling is trying to string stories together piecemeal instead of taking an integrated multi-channel approach.<\/p>\n

For example, Horizon House<\/strong><\/a>,\u202fa Life Plan Community in Seattle, WA,\u202fneeded to reinvigorate presales for its major West Tower expansion by introducing a refreshed brand that better tells the compelling story about its vibrant community and exceptional residents.\u202fA goal this big, and truly any of your goals, requires consistency across all your media channels.<\/p>\n

Our approach for communicating the new brand focused on the theme of \u201cIndependent living for independent thinkers\u201d as a way to celebrate and signal the community\u2019s welcoming embrace of individuality and uniqueness. Our marketing efforts told this individuality-focused brand story through blogs, television spots, digital ads, social media and other channels.<\/p>\n

See how a consistent multimedia tone, aesthetic and theme formed a cohesive narrative focusing on one of Horizon House\u2019s key differentiators: its residents.<\/p>\n

30-Second \u201cComing Alive at Horizon House\u201d OTT Spot Love created<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

30-Second \u201cIntellectual Curiosity\u201d TV Spot Love created<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Multiple-Person Testimonial Love created<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2. Maximize Your Marketing ROI<\/h2>\n

It may seem<\/em>\u202fmore cost efficient to have someone do a quick one-off photo or video shoot for a print ad or website. But if you think strategically, a single shoot can go a long way toward helping your community tell its story across multiple channels.<\/p>\n

Say, for example, you want to record a 5-minute video about your community\u2019s revitalized health and fitness center. You can get the most \u201cbang\u201d for your marketing dollar by using that single shoot to provide content for:<\/p>\n