Topic: Brand Management

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05: Life's a Pitch
14:14 - 18:38

05: Life's a Pitch

Social Media Manipulation and Breaking Cultural Taboos

The hosts examine the intentionality behind corporate social media accounts using informal language to provoke engagement. They argue that the ability of brands to force a taboo cultural conversation into the mainstream demonstrates a high level of expertise in psychological manipulation. The discussion highlights the transition from traditional ads to algorithmic nudging that exploits user emotions.