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Every Statistic Has a Who


38% of Americans consider themselves flexitarian. 36.5% of Americans are clinically obese. 93% of people believe breakfast is essential, but 66% of them skip it. Let’s face it, we all love stats. They adorn our pitch decks and retailer presentations. We cite them when we want to appear smarter and more knowledgeable. We use them as part of our go-to-market narrative. What if we’ve been using statistics in the wrong way? Could we leverage them so that they deepen our understanding and increase their narrative impact?

Yes, because behind every statistic is a person. By relegating that person to a data point or a number on a pitch deck, we miss the power of their story. We aggregate individuals into statistics and, in the process, anonymize and dehumanize them. That doesn’t make our story more compelling or help us better understand our consumers. Maybe we should try a different approach.

Kate looks up from her phone in quiet reflection. She just finished reading another article about the climate crisis. She stares down at the burger she is eating for lunch and thinks, “I can do better than this.” At that moment, she commits to eating a healthier diet for her and for the planet joining the other 38% of Americans who also consider themselves flexitarian. This will change the way she eats, shops, and the brands she buys.

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