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The Andrew Faris Podcast

To Make Higher Performing Ads, Know What Your Customers REALLY Want (With Sarah Levinger)

Aug 23, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Sarah Levinger, a Consumer Behavior Strategist, reveals how understanding what customers truly want can elevate advertising performance. She discusses the power of emotional targeting, emphasizing the need for deeper consumer insights over surface-level tactics. Sarah also highlights the importance of data analysis and language tools in crafting compelling messages. With practical strategies for connecting with audiences, she showcases how effective branding can transform products into lifestyle statements, as exemplified by brands like Liquid Death.
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  • Understanding that effective advertising focuses on the emotions driving consumer purchases is essential for crafting compelling marketing narratives.
  • Brands must tap into diverse emotional motivations to create messaging that resonates deeply with different consumer demographics and product categories.

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Understanding Consumer Desires

Effective advertising hinges on addressing the deep-seated desires of customers rather than simply promoting a product's features. Brands often misinterpret what they sell; for instance, selling a watch is more about selling the emotion or experience associated with the watch, such as status or self-expression. A real understanding of consumer behavior reveals that purchases are largely driven by emotion, with logical justification serving as a post-purchase rationalization. By focusing on these emotional triggers, businesses can create compelling narratives that resonate with their audience, leading to more successful marketing strategies.

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