Brand Marketing

How WWE’s Shakespearean Storytelling Helped It Become a Brand Powerhouse

Stephanie McMahon's 3 keys to success

By Christine Birkner

October 21, 2016

WWE has attracted 750 million social media followers and become the No. 1 sports channel on YouTube by mastering an oft-cited but still totally effective marketing tactic: storytelling. WWE's chief brand officer Stephanie McMahon spoke Thursday at the ANA Masters of Marketing Conference in Orlando, Fla., about how the brand leveraged its content to build a loyal—and massive—fan base.

Christine Birkner
@ChristineBirkne christine.birkner@adweek.com Christine Birkner is a Chicago-based freelance writer who covers marketing and advertising.
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