Episode Description
I’m answering the age-old question: Do people make decisions first with emotion and then justify them with logic? 🧐
In this episode of the RICH Messaging® Podcast, I’m putting this popular marketing principle to the test. We'll look at fascinating research on emotion and decision-making, and what hundreds of advertising campaigns reveal about the connection between emotion and profit.
3 Logic vs. Emotion Takeaways From This Episode
1️⃣ What the research tells us about the 💖 heart and 🧠 mind and the role emotion plays in different scenarios.
2️⃣ How to uncover the emotional layer inside even the most mundane products.
3️⃣ A 4-step formula to apply to your own messaging to reveal the gems that center on both the logical and emotional side.
Useful Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- (Proof) Psychology-Backed Messaging Gets Results: Go behind the scenes of real Facebook ad campaigns and the results, including $90,000+ in revenue, nearly 3,000 leads generated, and 12x ROAS (return on ad spend). But I’m also showing you “Behind the Results” so you get an inside look at the strategy, emotional triggers I used, and even the best-performing ad hooks. Click here: https://justpositionit.com/proof
- (Free Guide) What Are You Really Selling? I have a free worksheet called Craft Marketing Messages that Work Like Magic (in 4 Simple Steps). I walk you through your product, the problem you solve, the pain your prospect may be experiencing, and the promise you can offer. Download it for free here: https://justpositionit.com/whatruselling/
- Sign Up for Podcast Alerts + exclusive content: Visit https://rich-messaging.com
Want Even More From Me?
- Grab the Book: Get Messaging Down Pat: 11 Messaging Mistakes Killing Your Sales (and what to do instead). This guide offers psychological insights into exactly how to craft more persuasive messages and avoid common pitfalls. Here’s the link: https://justpositionit.com/messaging-mistakes-guide
Sources:
- Antonio Damasio & Elliott (https://intentionalcommunication.com/how-emotion-shapes-decision-making/)
- Kochanowska, Reutskaja & Wormwood: Emotion changed which option people chose (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-83935-x)
- Binet and Field Advertising Case Studies (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.2501/S0021849909090163)
Let’s Connect:
Facebook → Justpositionit with Angela Murphy
Instagram → @your_marketing_gal
Website → https://justpositionit.com/
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