This document discusses using conflict in storytelling for brands. It introduces the concept of a "brand conflict model" which identifies the main elements of a story - the hero, means, opponent, conflict, and goal. Examples are given of how brands like Maserati, National Geographic, and Chipotle can fit into this model. The document advocates that brands need a conflict to engage audiences and provides steps for developing a brand story through storymining, identifying the conflict, storymapping, and planning campaigns around the brand conflict model.