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Another technique to transmit the emotional part of a brand story is to employ symbols in the form of mascots. The Michelin Man's story is undoubtedly the best-known. André Michelin commissioned the construction of this joyful, rotund figure in 1898 when his brother, Édouard, noticed that a column of high-piled tires resembled a human form. O'Galop's designs of a bloated figure constructed of tires were exactly what the brothers envisioned. Even long-lasting and unique symbols might become outmoded and require a makeover. UPS completed a very successful logo update. In 2004, it was named the "World's Most Admired" firm by Fortune magazine and listed among the world's best-known service brands, albeit it is best known for its ground shipment operation. But UPS has much more to offer. The company also provides supply chain management, multimodal transportation, and financial services. In March 2003, the company began repositioning its image to draw client attention to their larger range of business operations, as they were perceived as "package delivery experts". The objective was to show the world that it delivers in more ways than one. 

This creative and hilarious mix encapsulated what the corporation stood for at the time, and it does now.

Today, the Michelin Man is one of the world's oldest and most recognizable trademarks. It symbolizes Michelin in more than 150 countries, and the story is repeated at several truck stops across the world. This example clearly demonstrates that a brand story should not be pompous, business-oriented descriptions of what a firm is all about. It is more about communicating something important about it in a way that all stakeholders (from employees to shareholders) can relate to. This means it could also be a story about how a company dealt with a specific situation, even if there is no 'Hollywood Happy End'. Penske Similarly, the Penske Corporation brand embodies Roger Penske's personality and story. Penske Corp. is a privately held transportation services corporation that provides retail car sales and services, truck leasing, supply chain logistics management, transportation component manufacturing, and high-performance racing. "Racing is about intensity, decisiveness, organization, and execution," explains Roger S. Penske, Chairman and Founder of Penske Corporation and Penske Racing, Inc. "The metrics have been Penske Corporation and its subsidiaries set the standard, and racing is the common thread that runs through our organization. Quicken Loans' products and services can enhance the home-buying experience for our workers and fans." UPS currently employs over 360,000 people and serves more than 200 nations and territories. One advertisement, in particular, depicting the guy holding a beer glass and exclaiming, "Nunc est bibendum! (It's time to drink!)" seems to fit exceptionally well. A brilliant correlation between this Latin line from the poet Horace, the cartoon figure, and the stacks of tires results in the new slogan "Michelin tires drink obstacles" and the Michelin Man holding a cup of nails and glass instead of a beer bottle. 

Domino’s Pizza.

There's an interesting story of a Domino's Pizza location that was on the verge of running out of pizza dough owing to an abnormally busy afternoon. The local manager alerted the national Vice President of Distribution for the United States and explained the problem. With the potential for public embarrassment if one of Domino's shops failed to produce as promised, the vice president acted quickly. He did everything in his ability to prevent a mishap: A private jet carrying Domino's special deep pan dough was deployed quickly. Unfortunately, all of their efforts were in vain. Even the private jet arrived late, and many hungry Domino's Pizza customers left hungry and unhappy that night. The following month, all employees went to work wearing black mourning bands.  As previously said, happy endings are optional. What is crucial in this story is the company's emphasis on its ability to deliver on its promises to customers. After all, their brand is based on their strong dedication to this pledge. This tale gives employees a clear understanding of their brand values, which resonates effectively throughout the firm. Customers are generally more interested in a solution to their problems than in the product itself. Before a firm can develop a tailored solution that showcases and promotes any special strengths the company may have, it must first identify the clear demands of its customers. Nonetheless, many B2B enterprises continue to bombard prospective consumers with masses of paperwork detailing their expertise and capabilities. One element in the repositioning process was the replacement of the company's 40-year-old shield logo. When the third UPS logo was created in 1961, the company still did not serve all 50 states.

Customers, on the other hand, can see the promise that drives the Domino's brand.

A brand narrative may be incredibly effective because it is an integral element of the brand itself. A brand not only provides inspiration and opportunities, but it also preserves and enhances its heritage, motivating customers, employees, and everyone else involved with the brand.51 The true strength of a good brand narrative lies in the depth, credibility, and impactful message it conveys to all stakeholders. The tale makes it easy for everyone to believe in the company's vision and objective. As a result, the brand story must provide a clear and current image of what the company stands for. Because of its focused nature, B2B enterprises typically pay far less to implement a branding strategy than B2C organizations. B2B brand communications differ from B2C in terms of content. The major goal of B2C content is to raise awareness and generate an emotional experience that leads to brand preference, whereas B2B content serves vital practical and pragmatic purposes. However, communicating too many intricate details about the company should be avoided because it would cause information indigestion in the reader. The communication tools should preferably focus on the benefits of a product or service, as well as the specific demands satisfied by the offer. These needs may include reducing costs, time, and overheads, enhancing productivity and/or quality, and increasing flexibility and expandability. Assuming that your consumers, prospects, and the press are as interested in and informed about your product, or even your product category, as you are might result in incorrect communication efforts. The brand redesign was launched to harmonize the identities of all its businesses.