The Guilt Trigger — Emotional Detonators trigger illustration
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EMOTIONAL DETONATORS

THE GUILT TRIGGER

MECHANISM

Make the audience feel mildly guilty for NOT using the product or taking the action.

? THE QUESTION

"What are they neglecting by not choosing us?"

▶ PROCESS

Work through these questions to generate ideas:

  1. What's at stake if they don't act?
  2. Who else suffers from their inaction?
  3. What future regret are they courting?
  4. What are they implicitly saying 'no' to?

★ EXAMPLES

Ideas in this space might look like:

  • Insurance ad showing what happens to family if you don't plan
  • Environmental product showing future generations affected by choices
  • Health product showing the body's silent deterioration

⚡ HOW IT WORKS

Your Product
YOUR PRODUCT
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THE QUESTION
"What are they neglecting by not choosing us?"
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Breakthrough Idea
BREAKTHROUGH IDEA

REAL WORLD EXAMPLES

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"What are they neglecting by not choosing us?"