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STORYTELLER
EXPORT STORYTELLER
Export Storyteller offers growth-focused programmes for New Zealand export businesses. They help to build essential marketing skills and create impactful stories for international markets, by leveraging FernMark and Brand New Zealand. There are three Export Storyteller programmes based on specific business needs.

EXPORT STORYTELLER GOLD
FernMark’s cornerstone marketing programme, Export Storyteller GOLD, is an exclusive benefit for Licensees. Companies are selected from diverse sectors, and all have a strong ambition to authentically leverage New Zealand’s brand for export growth. Facilitated by experts, this co-funded programme is designed for established exporters and requires active commitment from senior leadership within the business.
Details of the GOLD Programme:
Online and in-person over four months
Exclusive to FernMark Licensees
For established exporters
To express your interest for GOLD, click here.
EXPORT STORYTELLER GROWTH
Export Storyteller GROWTH is a dynamic online programme taught by experts, to equip your business with the essential marketing skills needed to craft powerful stories for global audiences. Built on the proven success of the GOLD programme, GROWTH runs twice a year and is open to all New Zealand exporters.
Details of the GROWTH Programme:
Programmes run May to July each year
Featuring nine 45-minute sessions, available live and recorded
$650 per company, with special pricing available to FernMark Licensees
Contact us to reserve your spot on GROWTH today.
EXPORT STORYTELLER INSIGHTS
Export Storyteller INSIGHTS is a monthly online speaker series, featuring business leaders and experts, and is free to all New Zealand exporters. These impactful 20-minute sessions are designed to provide inspiration as well as practical tools and tips. FernMark Licensees can access recordings of the sessions as a membership benefit.
Register today for one of the upcoming INSIGHTS sessions below. All sessions are held on Thursdays from 12:00-12:20pm, including Q&A.
4 September
Rodd & Gunn
Guest: Angela Ward (Executive GM of Digital and Ecommerce)
How Rodd & Gunn sell a New Zealand brand while telling a localised digital story.
9 October
Golden Bay Fruit
Guest: Eleni Yianna Hogg (International Marketing & Branding)
How Golden Bay Fruit leverages customer insights to localise products and create value-add in global markets.
6 November
McCrae Tech
Guest: Cathy MacDonald (Head of Brand, McCrae Tech (previously part of Orion Health))
Clarity beats cleverness: Lessons from rebranding a complex brand fast.
Details for the next sessions will be announced soon.
For detailed information about any of our Export Storyteller programmes, or for general inquiries, please email us at exportstoryteller@nzstory.govt.nz