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THE STORY NOTE - Oatly: When Your Copy Is The Brand
Some brands spend years agonising over and perfecting their logo ... Oatly perfected their tone of voice. Before oat milk was mainstream fashioanble, before supermarket shelves had entire plant-based aisles, before every coffee shop asked what kind of milk you’d like, there was a slightly strange Swedish brand writing self-aware, mildly chaotic copy on the side of a carton, and it totally worked. The Origin Story (and why it matters) Oatly started in the 1990s as a food scien

Karen Anderson
5 days ago2 min read


THE STORY NOTE - Toast: The Power Of Quiet Conviction
There are fashion brands that shout ... and then there is Toast. No flashing sales banners or influencer frenzy or breathless trend cycles, just linen, light, texture and plenty of space to, pause, breathe! In a fast-fashion world, Toast have built a brand around slowness and that is not accidental, that is strategic and intentional. The Origin Story (and why it matters) Founded in 1997, Toast began with nightwear and loungewear inspired by natural fabrics and traditional c

Karen Anderson
Feb 202 min read


THE STORY NOTE - Tony's Chocolonely: When Your Product Is A Protest
There are chocolate brands ... and then there’s Tony's Chocolonely. At first glance, they look joyful - bright wrappers, chunky typography, uneven squares, playful names and loud colours - but underneath the colour-blocking and caramel sea salt is something far more serious. Tony’s doesn’t exist to sell chocolate, Tony’s exists to end modern slavery in the cocoa industry. That distinction changes everything. The Origin Story (And Why It Matters) Tony’s began not as a product

Karen Anderson
Feb 153 min read


THE STORY NOTE - Patagonia "The Earth Is Our Only Shareholder"
How one radical act of authenticity became one of the most powerful brand stories of our time. When Patagonia’s founder Yvon Chouinard announced that he was giving away the company to fight climate change, it didn’t just make headlines ... it reshaped what brand storytelling can look like. In this edition of The Story Edit , we unpack why this campaign worked so powerfully. In September 2022, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard released a short, understated statement on the comp

Karen Anderson
Feb 33 min read


Telling the Story of Everything & Nothing ... and Why It Works
A look behind our own founding story and how storytelling builds trust, clarity, and connection. We often tell clients that good storytelling is the heartbeat of good communication. Here’s how we’ve shaped and shared our own ... and what it can teach you about telling yours. Every brand has a story. But not every brand tells it well. When we started Everything & Nothing, it wasn’t because we wanted to build an agency. It was because we were already juggling stories of our own

Karen Anderson
Oct 29, 20253 min read


How To Tell Your Story Well
A simple, thoughtful guide to shaping your story with purpose and authenticity. Every brand has a story but telling it well is what makes people care. Here’s a simple, human approach to shaping your story with clarity, honesty, and heart. Once you understand why stories matter, the next question is how to tell yours well. Because while everyone has a story, not everyone knows how to shape it in a way that feels true ... and resonates. At Everything & Nothing, this is where o

Karen Anderson
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Why Stories Matter
In a world full of messages, stories are what make people stop and care. Here’s why storytelling is still the most powerful tool you have when it comes to promoting yourself and your brand. We live in a world full of messages. Every scroll, every advert, every email is a request for attention.But attention is short-lived. Connection is what lasts and stories are what create it. At Everything & Nothing, we see it all the time ... the difference between a brand that lists wha

Karen Anderson
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Shape & Share: A Simpler Way to Think About Communications
Because good storytelling doesn't have to be complicated ... it just needs to be clear and true. At Everything & Nothing, we believe all communications come down to two things ... shaping your story, and sharing it well. Here’s how this simple framework can bring clarity to the way you show up in the world. So much of modern communication feels tangled ... strategy decks, social plans, endless content calendars. It can make even the most meaningful work feel complicated. But

Karen Anderson
Oct 12, 20252 min read


How To Find The Heart Of Your Story
Every creative project has a story at its heart ... but it’s easy to lose sight of it in the noise of daily life. Here’s how to rediscover what makes your work truly meaningful. Every creative project begins with a spark ... a reason, a moment, an idea that feels alive. But somewhere between the first inspiration and the practical realities of running a business, that spark can get buried. We start focusing on what we do rather than why we do it . We tweak websites, chase a

Karen Anderson
Oct 12, 20252 min read


The Quiet Kind of PR - How Thoughtful Storytelling Can Replace The Noise of Traditional Publicity
At Everything & Nothing, we believe there’s space for a quieter kind of PR ... one built on clarity, care, and connection rather than constant noise. Here’s what that means for how we tell stories. There’s a certain image that comes to mind when you say PR ...the loud launch, the glossy headline, the relentless churn of content. The word “publicity” itself feels a little exhausting, like you have to keep waving your arms to be seen. But what if visibility didn’t have to feel

Karen Anderson
Oct 12, 20252 min read
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