In this episode, Alexander Stonehouse interviews Bernadette Van Gieson, Growth Marketing Manager at Stories Inc., about the power of authentic storytelling in marketing and employer branding. Bernadette shares insights from her experience helping global brands bring their workplace culture to life through employee stories and discusses how storytelling builds trust, creates emotional connections, and makes content more memorable.

• Stories are 22 times more memorable than statistics alone, making storytelling the most effective communication medium

• Authentic employee stories build trust with candidates by providing real examples of workplace culture

• The most effective employer branding strategies align internal and external communications across the employee lifecycle

• In a noisy digital landscape, focus on creating content that genuinely adds value to your audience

• For marketers on small teams: identify your strengths, seek feedback, and find alignment between personal passions and brand voice

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