Welcome to Nerd Alert, a series of special episodes bridging the gap between marketing academia and practitioners. We’re breaking down highly involved, complex research into plain language and takeaways any marketer can use. Once upon a time, Elena and Rob decided to explore the meaning of “brand love” and the use of powerful storytelling. They discovered that brands with a strong story create meaningful connections and fuel brand loyalty.  Topics covered:    [00:46] “The Role of Storytelling in the Creation of Brand Love”[01:14] Examples of storytelling[03:42] Does storytelling lead to brand love?[04:15] What is brand love?[05:43] Storytelling in advertising[07:00] Emotional connection adds value  To learn more, visit marketingarchitects.com/podcast    Resources:  Dias P, Cavalheiro R. The role of storytelling in the creation of brand love: the PANDORA case. J Brand Manag. 2022;29(1):58–71. doi: 10.1057/s41262-021-00254-6. Epub 2021 Oct 6. PMCID: PMC8494506.    Get more research-backed marketing strategies by subscribing to The Marketing Architects on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.