Talks about Earned media and reason that somebody would share something and how to make it viral.
In this episode, the focus is on social triggers and their role in marketing, drawing from insights by Derek Halpern and Jonah Berger. Berger identifies five triggers—education, credibility, controversy, humor, and social status—and emphasizes that content sharing is not luck but a result of aligning with these triggers.
Social triggers are defined as elements that prompt associations between individuals or businesses and specific thoughts or feelings. Examples, such as Nike's "Just Do It" and brand associations with product categories, illustrate the prevalence of social triggers in daily life.
The episode highlights the power of triggers in making content shareable and memorable, citing the Mars candy company's sales surge during NASA's Mars Rover coverage as an example.
The distinction between making and riding social triggers is explored, with examples like Nike's creation of "Just Do It" and the speaker's consistent posts about bacon.
Consistency and congruency are emphasized as crucial for leveraging social triggers effectively, with the episode concluding by encouraging businesses to understand core messages, align with triggers, and stand out in the information landscape.
Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into the psychology of marketing and the role of social triggers in building memorable, shareable content.
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