The book Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger is an insightful and informative look into the science of why certain products, ideas, and behaviors become popular. He wanted to understand why some things become popular and why others don't, and to provide readers with the tools to make their own ideas and products more contagious. Berger examines the six key principles of social influence that drive the spread of ideas as well as products and provides a wealth of examples to illustrate his points. He also provides practical advice on how to use these principles to create successful marketing campaigns.
Berger's six principles of social influence are social currency, triggers, emotion, public, practical value, and stories. He explains how each of these principles can be used to create a successful marketing campaign. For example, he explains how using social currency can help to create a sense of exclusivity and make a
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He explains how people are more likely to share something if it is seen as valuable or interesting. He also looks at how people use triggers to remind them of something, such as a catchy phrase or a memorable image. Berger then looks at how emotion plays a role in the spread of ideas, products, and behaviors. He explains how people are more likely to share something if it elicits an emotional response. Berger then looks at the importance of public visibility in the spread of ideas, products, and behaviors. He explains how people are more likely to share something if it is visible to others. He also looks at the practical value of something, which is the idea that people are more likely to share something if it has a practical use. Finally, Berger looks at the power of stories in the spread of ideas, products, and behaviors. He explains how stories can be used to make something more memorable and more likely to be