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HUMANIZING THE TYSON FOODS BRAND WITH STORY BRANDING
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Humanizing the Tyson Foods Brand with Story Branding
LaTanya Williams
Liberty University - Strategic Communications
9/8/2019
HUMANIZING THE TYSON FOODS BRAND WITH STORY BRANDING
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Tyson Foods is an established brand with a wide array of food products that can be found in
grocery stores around the world. The company has been in business for over 50 years and has experienced
many evolutions. Every phase and season of growth have helped to shape the brand's unique backstory.
"In traditional marketing parlance, this is often referred to as the situation analysis," (Signorelli, 2015, p.
65). By reviewing the backstory, marketers can gain a deeper understanding of the brand and create
effective business plans. This paper will explore the brand's backstory, inner layer, outer layer, obstacles,
and connections with consumers as a part of the story branding process.
Brand Backstory
Evaluating the backstory begins with identification of challenges and future endeavors
(Signorelli, 2015, p. 65). Tyson Foods has continuously progressed and expanded its product offerings
based on food industry demands. Fortune of Global Meat News reports that Tyson Foods anticipates
growth as a result of increasing interests in protein sources across international markets (2019). Japan and
Mexico are two of Tyson Foods top global customers that import over 50,000 tons of beef (Souza, K.,
2019). The only challenge that the company may face is continuing to meet the changing needs of
consumers in these markets.
Inner Layer
The brand's inner layer is determined by evaluating the company's "history, resources, trends, and
vision" (Signorelli, 2015, p. 86). With a strong record of growth, sustainability, and philanthropy, the
company provides a solid background that connects with consumers. Maintaining a high level of trust is
important in creating a loyal customer base (Lassoued et al., 2015, p. 626). The company is heavily
involved in initiatives focused on improving food systems, ethical sourcing, and lowering impact on the
environment ("Sustainability," n.d.). These continued values help to set the company apart from potential
competitors and sustain consumer trust through various food industry changes.
HUMANIZING THE TYSON FOODS BRAND WITH STORY BRANDING
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Outer Layer
Tyson Foods' outer layer offers an external view of the strong foundation associated with the
brand's inner layer. Signorelli considers the outer layer a representation of the inner layer and noted that
"the outer layer should be seen as a function of the brand and not the brand itself" (2015, p. 120). The
outer layer consists of a wide variety of foods, such as grilled chicken, breaded chicken, fresh chicken,
and meal kits. Tyson Foods' products are available at area grocery stores like Kroger, Target, Publix, and
Walgreens ("Tyson," n.d.).
The outer layer is to substantiate the brand's purpose and show its ability to solve consumer
challenges (Signorelli, 2015, p. 120). Tyson foods does this by continuously changing is product offerings
and acquiring new brands. Executives recently launched meat products for fast food restaurants (Souza,
2019). The company also plans to meet the needs of customers looking for other plant-based options with
its new brand Raised & Rooted (Harvey, 2019).
Obstacles
New market trends, such as reduced meat consumption and changes in chicken brand trust, may
create potential obstacles. A national survey reported a 66% reduction in meat consumption within a
period of three years (Neff et al., 2018, p. 1841). "Trust has been recognized as having a crucial role in
consumer purchasing decisions and in fostering product loyalty, however, only recently has more
attention been given to the notion of trust in the relationship between food actors and the consumer,"
(Lassoued et al., 2015, p. 622). Tyson Foods addresses these concerns by introducing new products and
maintaining ethical sourcing and sustainability standards.
Connecting with Prospects
Tyson Foods connects with consumers in many ways. Customers can find products in multiple
grocery stores and choose from many alternatives. With a solid outer layer that is closely aligned to inner
layer values, the company provides an altruistic backstory that plays an integral part in the its stability.
HUMANIZING THE TYSON FOODS BRAND WITH STORY BRANDING
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References
Fortune, A. (2019, June). Value-added direction for Tyson Foods. Global Meat News. Retrieved from
https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/21/Value-added-direction-for-Tyson-Foods
Harvey, S. (2019, June). Tyson Takes Own Route in Alternative Protein with New Brand Raised &
Rooted. just-food.com. Retrieved from https://link-gale-
com.ezproxy.liberty.edu/apps/doc/A589150476/AONE?u=vic_liberty&sid=AONE&xid=61c15b
53
Lassoued, R., Hobbs, J., Micheels, E., & Zhang, D. (2015). Consumer Trust in Chicken Brands: A
Structural Equation Model. Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics, 63(4), 621–647.
https://doi.org/10.1111/cjag.12082
Neff, R. A., Edwards, D., Palmer, A., Ramsing, R., Righter, A., & Wolfson, J. (2018). Reducing Meat
Consumption in the USA: A Nationally Representative Survey of Attitudes and Behaviours.
Public Health Nutrition, 21(10), 1835-1844.
doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy.liberty.edu/10.1017/S1368980017004190
Our Products. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://tyson.com
Signorelli, J. (2014) Storybranding 2.0. Austin, Texas: Greenleaf Book Club Group Press
Souza, K. (2019, August). The Supply Side: Plant-based Food Demand Pushed Tyson Foods Toward
Product Innovation. Talk Business & Politics. Retrieved from
https://talkbusiness.net/2019/08/the-supply-side-plant-based-food-demand-pushes-tyson-foods-
toward-product-innovation/
Souza, K. (2019, May). Tyson Beef Industry Applaud Full Access for Exports to Japan. Talk Business &
Politics. Retrieved from https://talkbusiness.net/2019/05/tyson-beef-industry-applaud-full-access-
for-exports-to-japan/
Sustainability. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.tysonfoods.com/sustainability

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Humanizing the Tyson Foods Brand with Story Branding.pdf

  • 1. HUMANIZING THE TYSON FOODS BRAND WITH STORY BRANDING 1 Humanizing the Tyson Foods Brand with Story Branding LaTanya Williams Liberty University - Strategic Communications 9/8/2019
  • 2. HUMANIZING THE TYSON FOODS BRAND WITH STORY BRANDING 2 Tyson Foods is an established brand with a wide array of food products that can be found in grocery stores around the world. The company has been in business for over 50 years and has experienced many evolutions. Every phase and season of growth have helped to shape the brand's unique backstory. "In traditional marketing parlance, this is often referred to as the situation analysis," (Signorelli, 2015, p. 65). By reviewing the backstory, marketers can gain a deeper understanding of the brand and create effective business plans. This paper will explore the brand's backstory, inner layer, outer layer, obstacles, and connections with consumers as a part of the story branding process. Brand Backstory Evaluating the backstory begins with identification of challenges and future endeavors (Signorelli, 2015, p. 65). Tyson Foods has continuously progressed and expanded its product offerings based on food industry demands. Fortune of Global Meat News reports that Tyson Foods anticipates growth as a result of increasing interests in protein sources across international markets (2019). Japan and Mexico are two of Tyson Foods top global customers that import over 50,000 tons of beef (Souza, K., 2019). The only challenge that the company may face is continuing to meet the changing needs of consumers in these markets. Inner Layer The brand's inner layer is determined by evaluating the company's "history, resources, trends, and vision" (Signorelli, 2015, p. 86). With a strong record of growth, sustainability, and philanthropy, the company provides a solid background that connects with consumers. Maintaining a high level of trust is important in creating a loyal customer base (Lassoued et al., 2015, p. 626). The company is heavily involved in initiatives focused on improving food systems, ethical sourcing, and lowering impact on the environment ("Sustainability," n.d.). These continued values help to set the company apart from potential competitors and sustain consumer trust through various food industry changes.
  • 3. HUMANIZING THE TYSON FOODS BRAND WITH STORY BRANDING 3 Outer Layer Tyson Foods' outer layer offers an external view of the strong foundation associated with the brand's inner layer. Signorelli considers the outer layer a representation of the inner layer and noted that "the outer layer should be seen as a function of the brand and not the brand itself" (2015, p. 120). The outer layer consists of a wide variety of foods, such as grilled chicken, breaded chicken, fresh chicken, and meal kits. Tyson Foods' products are available at area grocery stores like Kroger, Target, Publix, and Walgreens ("Tyson," n.d.). The outer layer is to substantiate the brand's purpose and show its ability to solve consumer challenges (Signorelli, 2015, p. 120). Tyson foods does this by continuously changing is product offerings and acquiring new brands. Executives recently launched meat products for fast food restaurants (Souza, 2019). The company also plans to meet the needs of customers looking for other plant-based options with its new brand Raised & Rooted (Harvey, 2019). Obstacles New market trends, such as reduced meat consumption and changes in chicken brand trust, may create potential obstacles. A national survey reported a 66% reduction in meat consumption within a period of three years (Neff et al., 2018, p. 1841). "Trust has been recognized as having a crucial role in consumer purchasing decisions and in fostering product loyalty, however, only recently has more attention been given to the notion of trust in the relationship between food actors and the consumer," (Lassoued et al., 2015, p. 622). Tyson Foods addresses these concerns by introducing new products and maintaining ethical sourcing and sustainability standards. Connecting with Prospects Tyson Foods connects with consumers in many ways. Customers can find products in multiple grocery stores and choose from many alternatives. With a solid outer layer that is closely aligned to inner layer values, the company provides an altruistic backstory that plays an integral part in the its stability.
  • 4. HUMANIZING THE TYSON FOODS BRAND WITH STORY BRANDING 4 References Fortune, A. (2019, June). Value-added direction for Tyson Foods. Global Meat News. Retrieved from https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/21/Value-added-direction-for-Tyson-Foods Harvey, S. (2019, June). Tyson Takes Own Route in Alternative Protein with New Brand Raised & Rooted. just-food.com. Retrieved from https://link-gale- com.ezproxy.liberty.edu/apps/doc/A589150476/AONE?u=vic_liberty&sid=AONE&xid=61c15b 53 Lassoued, R., Hobbs, J., Micheels, E., & Zhang, D. (2015). Consumer Trust in Chicken Brands: A Structural Equation Model. Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics, 63(4), 621–647. https://doi.org/10.1111/cjag.12082 Neff, R. A., Edwards, D., Palmer, A., Ramsing, R., Righter, A., & Wolfson, J. (2018). Reducing Meat Consumption in the USA: A Nationally Representative Survey of Attitudes and Behaviours. Public Health Nutrition, 21(10), 1835-1844. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy.liberty.edu/10.1017/S1368980017004190 Our Products. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://tyson.com Signorelli, J. (2014) Storybranding 2.0. Austin, Texas: Greenleaf Book Club Group Press Souza, K. (2019, August). The Supply Side: Plant-based Food Demand Pushed Tyson Foods Toward Product Innovation. Talk Business & Politics. Retrieved from https://talkbusiness.net/2019/08/the-supply-side-plant-based-food-demand-pushes-tyson-foods- toward-product-innovation/ Souza, K. (2019, May). Tyson Beef Industry Applaud Full Access for Exports to Japan. Talk Business & Politics. Retrieved from https://talkbusiness.net/2019/05/tyson-beef-industry-applaud-full-access- for-exports-to-japan/ Sustainability. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.tysonfoods.com/sustainability