Gianni Cara
Gianni Cara

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The secret behind magnetic brands like Apple and Nike:
Archetypes.
Here are 12 Brand Archetypes to help you find yours:
1/ Creator
Personality traits:
- Creativity
- Imagination
- Nonconformity
βž” Goal: Give form to a vision
βž” Brand example: Apple
2/ Sage
Personality traits:
- Clarity
- Rational
- Truth-seeking
βž” Goal: Understand the world
βž” Brand example: Wikipedia
3/ Explorer
Personality traits:
- Bravery
- Independence
- Nonconformity
βž” Goal: Experience a more fulfilling life
βž” Brand example: AirBnB
4/ Innocent
Personality traits:
- Purity
- Honesty
- Spontaneity
βž” Goal: To be happy
βž” Brand example: Coca Cola
5/ Outlaw
Personality traits:
- Risk-taking
- Provocative
- Brutal honesty
βž” Goal: Revolutionize what’s not working
βž” Brand example: Virgin
6/ Magician
Personality traits:
- Intuition
- Charisma
- Mysterious
βž” Goal: Make dreams come true
βž” Brand example: TED
7/ Hero
Personality traits:
- Courage
- Strength
- Transformation
βž” Goal: Exert mastery in a way that improves the world
βž” Brand example: Nike
8/ Lover
Personality traits:
- Vitality
- Passion
- Sensuality
βž” Goal: Create intimacy
βž” Brand example: Victoria Secret
9/ Jester
Personality traits:
- Humor
- Originality
- Irreverence
βž” Goal: Have a great time and lighten up the world
βž” Brand example: KFC
10/ Everyman
Personality traits:
- Fairness
- Hardworking
- Accountability
βž” Goal: To belong, fit in
βž” Brand example: IKEA
11/ Caregiver
Personality traits:
- Altruism
- Patience
- Empathy
βž” Goal: To service others
βž” Brand example: Procter & Gamble
12/ Ruler
Personality traits:
- Control
- Confidence
- High-status
βž” Goal: Exert leadership
βž” Brand example: Mercedes-Benz
Archetypes help create content that highlights your personality and attract like-minded people.
Your job then is to:
- Pick the one that fits your personality the most
- Select two others to be your supporting archetypes
And to dig deeper, read β€œThe Hero And The Outlaw.”
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