How Patagonia Increased traffic thru Empathy-Based Marketing — Emily Lyman // Branch & Bramble

Emily Lyman, CEO at Branch & Bramble, explores how empathy-based marketing increases engagement and fosters deeper brand-audience connections. Empathy-based marketing goes beyond product features, delving into human emotions and values. Patagonia, for example, doesn't merely sell outdoor gear; it aligns with values such as sustainability and adventure, fostering a sense of belonging and movement among its customers. Today, Emily discusses how Patagonia increased traffic through empathy-based marketing.
About the speaker

Emily Lyman

Branch & Bramble

 - Branch & Bramble

Emily Lyman is CEO at Branch & Bramble

Show Notes

  • 02:14
    Emilys background in marketing
    Emily's journey began in finance before she transitioned to marketing, collaborating with top global enterprises like Penguin Random House and SAP. Later, she and her husband established their own marketing company.
  • 03:45
    Patagonia's approach to empathy
    Patagonia understands the core values of its consumers and tailors all of its marketing communication and campaigns to appeal directly to those values. This approach goes beyond interests and psychographics to connect with customers on a deeper emotional level.
  • 07:57
    Aligning marketing with consumer values
    Many companies often confuse their brand purpose with their customers' values, leading to self-focused marketing efforts. To truly connect, it's crucial for companies to invest in understanding their customers' values so their marketing can speak directly to those values.
  • 12:12
    The difference between North Face and Patagonia from a marketing perspective
    Though both companies are in the same sector with similar products, they diverge in consumer values. Patagonia's customers prioritize environmental responsibility, loyalty, and meaningful experiences, while North Face's base values creativity, self-expression, financial security, and possessions.
  • 16:23
    The significance of aligning marketing communication with consumer values
    Patagonia publishes books and posted an author event on social media that didn't incorporate any of their customer values. However, when Patagonia took that same post and layered consumer values like experiences into it, engagement increased by over 5%.

Quotes

  • "Studies show that the more empathetic marketers believe they are, the worse they do at predicting their customers' emotional responses." - Emily Lyman

  • "Once companies do the work to understand what the values of their consumers are, then they can rework their marketing to speak to it. But they can't do it if they're self-focused on the brand." - Emily Lyman

  • "Patagonia's social media post about an author event lacked alignment with customer values. However, by infusing values like thrill and exploration, engagement increased by over 5%." - Emily Lyman

About the speaker

Emily Lyman

Branch & Bramble

 - Branch & Bramble

Emily Lyman is CEO at Branch & Bramble

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