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Hit Makers

The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction
Book • 2017
In 'Hit Makers,' Derek Thompson delves into the mysteries of popularity, tracing the history of hits from the 13th-century tunic craze to modern-day blockbusters like Star Wars.

Thompson shatters myths about hit-making, revealing that quality alone is not enough for success and that many popular products were close to failure.

He introduces concepts like MAYA (Most Advanced Yet Acceptable) and the balance between novelty and familiarity, highlighting how influential people and networks play a crucial role in making things viral.

The book is a comprehensive look at how culture happens and why certain things capture people's attention.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

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Derek Thompson
as his own book, exploring the intersection of familiarity and surprise in media.
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Derek Thompson: From Acting to the Eminem of Macroeconomic Analysis
Mentioned by the host as one of the co-authors of Abundance, a book that argues limits placed by past generations to protect jobs and the environment are preventing solving shortages.
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"Tough Love For Liberals"
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Scott Galloway
as the book written by his guest,
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Derek Thompson
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America’s Progress Has Stalled — with Derek Thompson
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Richard Schott
in relation to the success of Bill Haley's song 'Rock Around the Clock'.
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Interview: Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, author of Everybody Lies, on how to uncover hidden consumer motivations
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Ryan Hawk
after reading it and finding it hard to put down.
195: Derek Thompson - What Makes Something A Hit? (Hit Makers)
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Scott Galloway
as the book written by
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Derek Thompson
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America’s Progress Has Stalled — with Derek Thompson | The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
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Adam Schafer
when discussing the Hit Makers book and how most things are recycled or built off of previous ideas.
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Ana Andjelic
, clarifying that her book is on a different topic.
Five Elements of Product-Led Branding
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Adam Schafer
when discussing how music is manufactured today.
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Adam Schafer
when discussing how Netflix uses analytics to create successful movies.
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Chris Hill
as the author of the best-selling book, explaining how luck helped give the song "Rock Around The Clock" a second chance at success.
How Luck Made “Rock Around The Clock” a #1 Hit
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Sal Di Stefano
in relation to the science of art and music.
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Adam Schafer
when discussing the role of movies in shaping cultural perceptions.
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