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Brands Win in 2025 by Telling Messy, Honest Stories

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Services for Real Estate Pros with R. Michael Brown LLC Digital Marketing & Public Relations

Forget the glossy ads. The big winners in brand storytelling right now are the ones showing their scars.

Imperfection sells. “Brands and organizations have come to recognize that authenticity is the key to resonating with increasingly discerning and skeptical audiences,” notes a 2025 PR forecast from Fletcher Communications.

That shift is reshaping the way organizations talk to their audience. The polished pitch is out. Human, transparent stories are in. Even a stumble, if told honestly, can boost credibility.

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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

Honesty has always been my wife's policy at our brokerage, warts and all.  

Oct 05, 2025 12:37 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Soon enough the honest story telling, and purposeful 'mistakes' will become the norm and the public will tire of it.  In the mean time we should stay ahead of the curves.  m

Oct 05, 2025 04:46 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening R. Michael Brown ,

I couldn't agree with you more there has been a shift and  authenticity is the key to resonating with increasingly discerning and skeptical audiences!! It's working! 

Oct 05, 2025 05:04 PM
Adam Feinberg
Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse Advisor

I have always shared the good, the bad and the ugly with clients. Let them make the decision and decide on what level of risk they may be open to. Once they have the correct information- there is no right or wrong answer on my part- it all depends on their comfort level on what risks they want to take or don't want to take. 

Oct 05, 2025 06:32 PM