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Let’s Write Your Brand Story with Philip Ginther

January 30, 2024 Amanda Casinha-Ginther / Phil Ginther Episode 2
Let’s Write Your Brand Story with Philip Ginther
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Marketing Sucks
Let’s Write Your Brand Story with Philip Ginther
Jan 30, 2024 Episode 2
Amanda Casinha-Ginther / Phil Ginther

When it comes to brand storytelling, your About page is just the first step. Your story should guide your marketing strategy and the way you show up for your audience - and a killer story can help you build connection, trust, and an engaged community that wants to work with you!


As Senior Creative Director at global children's entertainment company Spin Master, Philip Ginther has helped shape the stories of big-name brands such as Paw Patrol and Rubik’s Cube. In this episode of Marketing Sucks, I sit down with Phil to tackle some of the biggest FAQs around copywriting for brands. 


Tune in to learn Phil’s top tips for easy, consistent brand storytelling that connects, including a simple celeb-themed writing exercise that’ll help you master the tone of your brand voice without overthinking it!


Marketing sucks. Let’s learn together. Hit play to discover:‌ ‌

  • Easy ways to weave your story into your marketing without making it about selling
  • How to lean into your brand’s pillars and avoid stepping out of your lane 
  • The secret to turning user-generated content into marketing GOLD!
  • The brands that are CRUSHING it right now (and what you can learn from them)


Please rate, review, and subscribe!

Guest bio: Phil Ginther is a Creative Director & Copywriter with over 14 years experience. He’s currently a Senior Creative Director at Spin Master leading global brands such as Rubik’s Cube and Hatchimals, and spends most of his day at play.


Timestamps:‌ ‌

00:12  Meet Phil Ginther

01:32  Phil’s business journey

03:15  Leaving the daily grind

05:22  Joining Spin Master

08:11  Know thyself & thy lane

10:23  Weaving story into marketing

13:29: UGC, Red Bull & Liquid Death

17:10  Brand voice exercise

22:09  Your action item

25:04  Quick-fire questions

26:06  Headphone story & outro

📱 Looking for content creation & social strategies that drive REAL results? Visit grindsocialmedia.com.

🤝 Book your free discovery call: calendly.com/grindsocial/discoverycall

Get social

Instagram: @grindsocialmedia

Facebook: facebook.com/GRINDSOCIALMEDIA

📢 I’d love it if you’d share this episode and tag me!

Podcasting support

Production: theultimatecreative.com

Show notes: copymagic.agency

Show Notes

When it comes to brand storytelling, your About page is just the first step. Your story should guide your marketing strategy and the way you show up for your audience - and a killer story can help you build connection, trust, and an engaged community that wants to work with you!


As Senior Creative Director at global children's entertainment company Spin Master, Philip Ginther has helped shape the stories of big-name brands such as Paw Patrol and Rubik’s Cube. In this episode of Marketing Sucks, I sit down with Phil to tackle some of the biggest FAQs around copywriting for brands. 


Tune in to learn Phil’s top tips for easy, consistent brand storytelling that connects, including a simple celeb-themed writing exercise that’ll help you master the tone of your brand voice without overthinking it!


Marketing sucks. Let’s learn together. Hit play to discover:‌ ‌

  • Easy ways to weave your story into your marketing without making it about selling
  • How to lean into your brand’s pillars and avoid stepping out of your lane 
  • The secret to turning user-generated content into marketing GOLD!
  • The brands that are CRUSHING it right now (and what you can learn from them)


Please rate, review, and subscribe!

Guest bio: Phil Ginther is a Creative Director & Copywriter with over 14 years experience. He’s currently a Senior Creative Director at Spin Master leading global brands such as Rubik’s Cube and Hatchimals, and spends most of his day at play.


Timestamps:‌ ‌

00:12  Meet Phil Ginther

01:32  Phil’s business journey

03:15  Leaving the daily grind

05:22  Joining Spin Master

08:11  Know thyself & thy lane

10:23  Weaving story into marketing

13:29: UGC, Red Bull & Liquid Death

17:10  Brand voice exercise

22:09  Your action item

25:04  Quick-fire questions

26:06  Headphone story & outro

📱 Looking for content creation & social strategies that drive REAL results? Visit grindsocialmedia.com.

🤝 Book your free discovery call: calendly.com/grindsocial/discoverycall

Get social

Instagram: @grindsocialmedia

Facebook: facebook.com/GRINDSOCIALMEDIA

📢 I’d love it if you’d share this episode and tag me!

Podcasting support

Production: theultimatecreative.com

Show notes: copymagic.agency