

The Art of World Building: Late Checkout
9 snips Jul 22, 2025
Dive into the art of building brand universes with fascinating insights on how Late Checkout excels in creating immersive experiences. Discover the value of storytelling in marketing and the need for modern brands to adapt to platforms like TikTok. The discussion covers the pitfalls of outdated strategies and highlights how social media influences consumer decisions. Learn the importance of authenticity and character-driven narratives that resonate with audiences, advocating for long-term relationships over quick wins.
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New Homeowner Challenges
- Alex Garcia shares his stressful experience as a new homeowner dealing with urgent repairs and expenses.
- This illustrates the unexpected challenges and costs involved in homeownership beyond just moving in.
Brand Universes and Campaign Worlds
- Social campaigns that build brand worlds can be seen as creating a brand universe.
- Each campaign can be like a distinct world or solar system within the larger brand universe.
Late Checkout's World Building Mastery
- Late Checkout nails world building by consistently using a hotel as the concrete brand world setting.
- They personalize it with a hotel manager character and diverse guest personas to build relatable, immersive stories.