7 Habits of Successful Backstory Marketers

Backstories create competitive advantages.

We’ve compiled a comprehensive summary of research findings that reveal today’s consumer mindsets about food and the power of sharing backstories. Our research provides a unique perspective on how consumers’ expectations of a brand relationship have evolved. It sheds light on the specific communications formula consumers crave to strengthen brand trust, which drives preference at the point of purchase.

Meet the Backstory Team

Matt Hamrin

SENIOR COUNSELOR

Matt has the ability to uncover, prioritize and craft the untold stories that drive consumer trust and brand preference. Clients such as Miller Brewing, Schering- Plough, Kraft Heinz, Oscar Mayer, and others have lauded his fresh ideas towards creating communications that create a competitive advantage.

Linda Wenck

DIRECTOR OF FOOD & CONSUMER COMMUNICATIONS, PRINCIPAL, APR

Linda has a proven track record of helping brands build demand while building trust. With her keen listening and strategic skills, she helps food clients discover their backstories and create innovative consumer engagement strategies to share them. She’s known for her plan to-get-results abilities and deep experience in ag and food.

Robin Brannin

DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL STRATEGY

Robin spends her days developing innovative and creative digital strategies for MorganMyers’ clients. From high-level branding strategies to tactical execution across digital marketing channels, Robin has a knack for bringing our clients’ ideas to life. She sees the big picture in creating digital strategy, which allows her to ensure tactics align with the brand.

Tim Oliver

PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL

Tim serves as MorganMyers’ president. He provides strategic communications planning and counsels our teams on issues management, crisis prevention and media relations. Past work has included counsel on crisis response plans for Oscar Mayer, Merck Animal Health and Pfizer Animal Health along with media and crisis response training for a number of animal health organizations. Corporate experience with Asgrow Seed Company sharpened Tim’s business acumen and ability to create successful client/agency relationships.