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Contagious

Why Things Catch On

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About this listen

Why do certain products and ideas go viral? Dynamic young Wharton professor Jonah Berger draws on his research to explain the six steps that make products or ideas contagious.

Why do some products get more word of mouth than others? Why does some online content go viral? Word of mouth makes products, ideas, and behaviors catch on. It's more influential than advertising and far more effective.

Can you create word of mouth for your product or idea? According to Berger, you can. Whether you operate a neighborhood restaurant, a corporation with hundreds of employees, or are running for a local office for the first time, the steps that can help your product or idea become viral are the same.

Contagious is filled with fascinating information drawn from Berger's research. You will be surprised to learn, for example, just how little word of mouth is generated online versus elsewhere. Already praised by Dan Ariely and Dan Gilbert, and sold in nine countries, this book is a must-listen for people who want their projects and ideas to succeed.

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Recommend reading this you are building your brand. Great frame work to keep in mind!

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perfect for anyone with a product. physical or software and they want to get it viral

excellent👌

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Can’t wait to implement some of the key points of this book into my marketing.

Practical and applicable content

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really enjoyed the book and the narrator was great. loved the use of stories throughout as it made it all so much more memorable.

solid listen and very inspirational

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I loved this book. I have created lots if ideas as a result of using it as a guide... let's see if it makes sales better!

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This books is actually an Aha Moment filled book. It helped me understand various psychological perspectives of marketing.

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