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PS-008

Mere Exposure Effect

Psychology
the concept

People tend to like things more simply because they have seen them before. Repeated, consistent exposure builds familiarity, and familiarity builds preference.

When to use

For brand building, retargeting, category leaders defending share, and any long buying cycle where you need to be remembered when the need arrives.

Applies To
Paid
Social
Email
Events/Experiential
In Action (the tape)

Consistent logos, colors and taglines over years; frequency-capped retargeting; a steady weekly newsletter; sponsoring the same event every year.

the ref's call
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Quietly one of the most valuable plays in brand marketing. Flagged when repetition turns into nagging and frequency caps are ignored.