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Digital Strategy 101

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FREYTAG’S PYRAMID<br />

DEFINITION USE<br />

A model for developing strategic and<br />

creative presentations<br />

STARTING POINT<br />

GRAND<br />

AMBITION<br />

CHALLENGE<br />

CLIMAX<br />

RESOLUTION<br />

This storytelling framework is as old as<br />

human language and our brains are<br />

conditioned to follow narratives in this<br />

structure. Start with the current<br />

situation, explain what you did, and<br />

what lofty ambitions you gave yourself.<br />

Then, challenge the client with the<br />

barriers to reaching your ambitions and<br />

then explain how to overcome those<br />

barriers. Next, build excitement as you<br />

expose the creative solutions and ideas<br />

you’ve generated and end smoothly with<br />

timing, costs, and next steps.<br />

DIGITAL STRATEGY <strong>101</strong>, FIRST EDITION BY @BUD_CADDELL 53

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