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PARTICIPATION GENERATORS

THE TOOL GIFT

MECHANISM

Give the audience something useful that carries the brand.

? THE QUESTION

"What can we give them that they'll actually use?"

PROCESS

Work through these questions to generate ideas:

  1. What utility relates to our benefit?
  2. What tool embeds our message in use?
  3. What service delivers ongoing value?
  4. What gift becomes indispensable?

EXAMPLES

Ideas in this space might look like:

  • A weather app from an outdoor brand
  • A recipe card from a food brand that people keep
  • A calculator or converter tool that solves real problems

HOW IT WORKS

Your Product
YOUR PRODUCT
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THE QUESTION
"What can we give them that they'll actually use?"
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Breakthrough Idea
BREAKTHROUGH IDEA

REAL WORLD EXAMPLES

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"What can we give them that they'll actually use?"