The Booth That Nobody Saw
At a bustling industry conference, two companies were showcasing nearly identical mining technologies.
Company A had invested heavily in banners, brochures, and a sales team armed with perfectly rehearsed pitches. Their booth had graphs, charts, and a lot of bullet points. People passed by, nodded politely, and moved on.
Company B, on the other hand, had a screen playing a short animation. No text. No graphs. Just a story.
A drone flew over red dust, drill rigs rotated with grace, and the underground world lit up with dynamic layers of data. The animation zoomed into mineralisation, illustrated ESG initiatives, and showed how safety protocols saved lives. In 90 seconds, it told a story no one could forget.
Crowds formed. Phones came out. Even Company A’s reps crossed over to have a peek.
By the end of the day, Company B had three investor meetings, two new client leads, and a media interview. Company A had a pile of untouched brochures.
The difference?
One was selling. The other was storytelling.