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How Brands Create Authentic Engagement by Understanding What Motivates Us
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The Hidden Psychology of Social Networks
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The idea of the meme comes from evolutionary biology.
“Meme.” It’s a word that’s been flying around for a while now. If you’re an internet user of any sort, you probably instinctively know what one is. You’ve seen the silly pictures, GIFs, and videos that gain massive traction on social media. You’ve probably even shared one or two. But you might be unfamiliar with how and why the word entered our vocabulary.
To understand that, we have to dig into some science.
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Introduction
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The idea of the meme comes from evolutionary biology.
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The format of the meme is as important as the meme.
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To succeed, brand content should bring value, adopt the right format, and employ narrative techniques.
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Freudian psychoanalysis reveals how we engage different personas across different social media platforms.
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On ego networks, create opportunities for self-expression and connection with offline friends.
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To drive engagement on superego networks, align with people’s ideal selves.
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To succeed with id networks, focus on fostering an authentic online community.
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What is The Hidden Psychology of Social Networks about?
The Hidden Psychology of Social Networks (2020) describes how brands can create effective and authentic content by understanding the basics of human psychology. Drawing on Freudian psychoanalysis, it gets to the bottom of our online habits and shows brands how to connect with people on a deeper level.
Who should read The Hidden Psychology of Social Networks?
- Brand strategists at companies big or small
- Content creators of any type
- Those curious about how brands are trying to get their attention
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