11/13/2023
When it comes to brand voice, so many marketers rely on the “I’ll know it when I see it” approach.
Why?
Because brand voice is not JUST the 'sound'. It’s the feeling.
Which makes it easy to see when it’s wrong. But also harder to intentionally get right.
You see, tone and voice is more than just the words used. It’s the rhythm of the sentence length, the selected use of punctuation, the layout, and the structure.
But if you want to make a big impact right away, here’s what you can do in your editing (and warning - it’s reliable but a bit of manual work):
💥 Add a voice/tone pass to your editing 💥
First, refer to your brand voice guidelines—and if your organization cares about their brand voice, it’s time to make one.
Let’s say your brand voice personality is inspirational, humorous, and witty.
Then, when editing, step through each sentence and ask,
'Is this sentence inspirational, humorous, and witty?'
Maybe it’s humorous and witty, but not slightly negative — that wouldn’t be inspiring and fit the brand.
Do this for each sentence. Then take a look at the piece as a whole. Does the overall message align with your brand's personality?
In the end, a strong, consistent brand voice builds trust and connection with your audience. And that makes the effort worthwhile.