Portland, Oregon

Your brand has a story
worth millions.
Nobody's telling it.

The Brand Story Growth Engine — a 30-day strategic partnership that transforms your brand narrative into a complete growth system. Built by Emmy-winning story strategists. Engineered for Portland businesses ready to lead.

Emmy Awards
100+
Countries Filmed
100M+
Views Generated
Published
Story Methodology

See how we helped Portland's Youth Unlimited tell the story
that expanded their reach and transformed their fundraising.

"It's been so healing working with your amazing team. Muse captured my story and created a true message of hope. That's what I want to give... hope."
April JohnsonFounder/CEO, Youth Unlimited Inc.

Your marketing isn't broken.
Your story is.

Most Portland businesses are spending more on marketing every quarter and watching returns flatten. The problem isn't your channels, your targeting, or your budget. It's that you don't have a story worth spreading.

01

Growth is stalling, spend is rising

What used to work has plateaued. Cost per acquisition keeps climbing. You're adding tactics without a strategic foundation — and it's showing in the numbers.

02

Your brand looks different everywhere

Multiple vendors, fragmented messaging, inconsistent visuals. Your customers experience a different version of you on every platform — and confusion kills trust.

03

You need content that actually converts

You know you need better creative, but you don't have the time, the team, or the strategic clarity to execute at the level your brand demands.

"A great story sweeps you up, sends you spinning, and leaves you altogether changed. That's what your brand deserves."
Patrick Moreau — 5× Emmy Winner, Founder of Muse Storytelling

Four phases. Thirty days. A complete brand story ecosystem.

We don't just make films — we build strategic narrative systems that drive revenue for the next 12+ months. Here's how.

Phase 01 — Week 1-2
Brand Story Audit & Narrative Blueprint

We dig into your business the way we'd research a documentary — uncovering the narratives you can't see because you're too close.

  • Deep-dive positioning analysis
  • Competitive landscape mapping
  • Documented Brand Narrative Blueprint
  • Strategic messaging framework
Phase 02 — Week 2-3
The Hero Brand Film

A cinematic brand film built on strategic narrative architecture — answering the three questions every customer unconsciously asks.

  • 2-4 minute cinematic brand film
  • Science-backed story structure
  • Full production: crew, equipment, direction
  • Professional color, sound, and finish
  • Narrative engineered for conversion
Phase 03 — Week 3-4
Growth Creative Suite

Your brand film cut into a performance arsenal — optimized for the platforms where your customers actually make decisions.

  • 8-12 short-form video assets
  • Static ad and carousel variants
  • Platform-optimized formatting
Phase 04 — Ongoing
90-Day Growth Roadmap

A documented deployment strategy so every asset works as hard as possible — plus strategic support to execute immediately.

  • 90-day deployment strategy
  • Media buying recommendations
  • Channel-specific budget framework
  • Vetted partner network introductions (if requested)

This isn't our first story. We're recognized as a global authority in our craft.

Muse Storytelling was founded by Patrick Moreau — a 5-time National Emmy Award-winning filmmaker who has spent 15 years and 1.5 million miles developing a science-backed storytelling methodology now taught at the United Nations, Sundance Film Festival, and to creative teams at Apple and Nike.

Our process is published in academic journals. Our work has generated over 100 million views. And our methodology has been used to build campaigns for the world's most discerning brands — from Four Seasons to Toyota to Canon.

We bring that same strategic rigor to Portland businesses ready to own their narrative.

Apple
Nike
Toyota
Canon
Four Seasons
HubSpot
NFL
United Nations
Sundance

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Component What You Get Standalone Value
Brand Story Audit & Blueprint Positioning analysis, competitive landscape, documented Brand Narrative Blueprint, strategic messaging framework $5,000–$8,000
Hero Brand Film Cinematic 2-4 min film — strategic narrative architecture, full production, professional finish $15,000–$25,000
Growth Creative Suite 8-12 short-form video assets, static ad and carousel variants, platform-optimized formatting $5,000–$7,500
90-Day Growth Roadmap Deployment strategy, media buying recommendations, channel-specific budget framework, partner introductions (if requested) $3,000–$5,000
Total Standalone Value $28,000–$45,500
Your Investment $20,000
Apply for Your Brand Story Growth Engine

Trusted by the brands and minds that define the standard.

"Produced the most viewed and engaged content of all time for the brand, owning positions one and two as of the launch date."
Cara Gresser
Director of Brand Content, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
"Every serious brand needs to consider Muse. It takes the art of narrative and turns it into a science. There is no better way to tell your story."
Dr. Paul J. Zak
Leading Neuroscientist & Discoverer of Oxytocin as the Moral Molecule
"I've collaborated with Patrick and the Muse team on research examining the persuasive effects of stories on audiences, and have always been impressed by how everything they teach coheres with current understanding of narrative processing and persuasion. Muse's approach is lucid, effective, and often quite fun."
Dr. Anne Hamby
Leading Researcher in Narrative Transportation, 25+ Published Journal Articles
"This movie brings across exactly what I thought we had to — and does so much better than I had hoped for!"
Armando Kraenzlin
Regional VP & General Manager, Four Seasons Maldives

We're selective. Here's why.

We take on a limited number of Brand Story Growth Engine partnerships each quarter. This ensures every project gets the strategic depth and creative attention that drives real results.

✓ This is built for you if…

  • You're a Portland-area business doing $1M–$10M+ in revenue
  • You're past product-market fit but stuck in a growth plateau
  • Your current marketing isn't reflecting the quality of what you actually do
  • You're spending on ads and content but the returns are flattening
  • You want a strategic partner, not another vendor who just "makes videos"
  • You're ready to invest in brand as a growth lever, not an afterthought

✕ This isn't a fit if…

  • You're looking for the cheapest video production option in Portland
  • You want to micromanage the creative process shot-by-shot
  • You're not willing to invest in the strategic discovery process
  • You need a quick turnaround without a narrative foundation
  • You're looking for a one-off video with no growth strategy attached

Before you apply.

Why is this $20,000 and not $5,000? +
Because a $5,000 video sits on your website and looks pretty. A $20,000 growth engine transforms how your brand shows up in every channel, every conversation, and every sales touchpoint for the next 12+ months. You're not paying for a video. You're investing in a strategic narrative system built by the same team that has created campaigns for Apple, Four Seasons, and the NFL.
What makes this different from hiring a video production company? +
Most production companies start with "what do you want us to film?" We start with "what is the story your market needs to hear?" The Brand Story Audit, the strategic narrative architecture, the growth creative suite, and the 90-day roadmap — none of that exists at a typical production company. We're story strategists first.
What's the time commitment on our end? +
Minimal. You show up for one discovery session (2-3 hours), one production day, and one review session. We handle everything else — research, strategy, production, editing, and deployment planning. Designed for busy founders who need world-class execution without becoming project managers.
How quickly will I see results? +
You'll have your complete Brand Story Growth Engine within 30 days of kickoff. Most clients begin deploying assets in paid campaigns within the first week of delivery. The 90-day roadmap ensures you're optimizing performance throughout the quarter.
Why do I need to apply? +
We cap Growth Engine partnerships each quarter to ensure every project gets our full strategic attention. The application helps us confirm fit. If we are, we'll schedule a complimentary strategy call to map out exactly what your Growth Engine would look like.

Tell us about your brand.

This takes about 3 minutes. We review every application personally and respond within 48 hours. If we're a fit, we'll schedule a complimentary Brand Story Strategy call — no pressure, no pitch.

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