Brand Storytelling and Transmedia: A Systematic Literature Review.

In the consumer universe, young people from Generation Z are sensitive and open to new immersive experiences related to media technology, creating both challenges and opportunities for brands. Academic scholars and marketing professionals have studying this new media consumer and the way it interacts with the brand universe. Continuing this line of research, this article develops a systematic literature review focused on brand storytelling and transmedia applied in the marketing process, targeting Generation Z consumers. Based on a sample of 125 articles on these topics, the results demonstrate the importance of transmedia storytelling as a strategy that allows brands to expand their narratives across different platforms, creating immersive experiences for Generation Z consumers, who value authenticity and interactivity. The social interaction generated through online storytelling strengthens the emotional connection with the brand and promotes the development of communities, which are essential for co-creating content. Based on these results, an interaction model based on the Transmedia Brand Storytelling strategy is proposed. DOI : https://doi.org/10.54663/2182-9306.2025.v.13.n.25.118-138

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
International Journal of Marketing Communication and New Media
Published
2025-12-30
DOI
https://doi.org/10.54663/2182-9306.2025.v.13.n.25.118-138
Primary Topic
Digital Marketing and Social Media
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Brand Storytelling and Transmedia: A Systematic Literature Review.

Irina Saur-Amaral, João Miguel Lopes, Sofia Gomes
International Journal of Marketing Communication and New Media
Digital Marketing and Social Media
article

Brand Storytelling and Transmedia: A Systematic Literature Review.

Irina Saur-Amaral, João Miguel Lopes, Sofia Gomes
article en

Abstract

In the consumer universe, young people from Generation Z are sensitive and open to new immersive experiences related to media technology, creating both challenges and opportunities for brands. Academic scholars and marketing professionals have studying this new media consumer and the way it interacts with the brand universe. Continuing this line of research, this article develops a systematic literature review focused on brand storytelling and transmedia applied in the marketing process, targeting Generation Z consumers. Based on a sample of 125 articles on these topics, the results demonstrate the importance of transmedia storytelling as a strategy that allows brands to expand their narratives across different platforms, creating immersive experiences for Generation Z consumers, who value authenticity and interactivity. The social interaction generated through online storytelling strengthens the emotional connection with the brand and promotes the development of communities, which are essential for co-creating content. Based on these results, an interaction model based on the Transmedia Brand Storytelling strategy is proposed. DOI : https://doi.org/10.54663/2182-9306.2025.v.13.n.25.118-138

International Journal of Marketing Communication and New MediaVol. 13(25)
Universidade Portucalense (PT)
Openalex Percentile: Top 18%
Digital Marketing and Social Media
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

Brand Storytelling and Transmedia: A Systematic Literature Review. — Irina Saur-Amaral, João Miguel Lopes, et al. · International Journal of Marketing Communication and New Media (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS