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does brand voice matter?
does brand voice matter? 
is anyone really listening?
yes, it does.
yes, they are.
“when you write like 
everyone else and 
sound like everyone 
else, you’re saying, 
‘our products are like 
everyone else’s too’.” 
jason fried 
co-founder and president 
of 37signals
not every brand is cute
what matters is that people get you
know yourself, then share
know yourself, then share 
find your personality adjectives 
1
know yourself, then share 
1 
find your personality adjectives 
2 figure out who you are talking to
know yourself, then share 
find your personality adjectives 
1 
2 
3 
figure out who you are talking to 
have clear site goals for desired actions
know yourself, then share 
find your personality adjectives 
1 
2 
3 
4 
figure out who you are talking to 
have clear site goals for desired actions 
use your voice to clearly guide these actions
be credible.
be consistent
credibility breeds loyalty
credibility breeds loyalty 
share your unique approach 
1
credibility breeds loyalty 
1 
2 express your values 
share your unique approach
credibility breeds loyalty 
share your unique approach 
1 
2 
3 
express your values 
say it in your words, not jargon
“inconsistency is the 
most notorious serial 
killer of voice.” 
joel klettke 
author of “finding your 
brand voice (without losing 
your mind)”
consistency isn’t that hard
consistency isn’t that hard 
create voice guidelines for “dos”and “don’ts” 
1
consistency isn’t that hard 
1 
2 resist the urge to imitate; check the guide 
create voice guidelines for “dos” and “don’ts
consistency isn’t that hard 
1 
2 
3 have a review process in place 
create voice guidelines for “dos” and “don’ts 
resist the urge to imitate; check the guide
again, why does all of this matter?
because they want to buy stuff
and you want to sell stuff
it all comes down to loyalty
why choose you?
why choose you? 
you know who you are and have a unique voice
why choose you? 
you know who you are and have a unique voice 
you know how to use your voice to guide actions
why choose you? 
you know who you are and have a unique voice 
you know how to use your voice to guide actions 
your voice shares your values and unique offering
why choose you? 
you know who you are and have a unique voice 
you know how to use your voice to guide actions 
your voice shares your values and unique offering 
your consistency creates memorable experiences
any questions? 
www.contentsynergist.com

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Does Brand Voice Matter?