pharma & healthcare

Designing Emotional Arcs for More Persuasive Advertising

  • ARF
  • ARF

New research in this Marketing Science Institute (MSI) working paper uncovers how specific emotional sequences—not just individual emotions—make advertising and fundraising appeals more persuasive. Analyzing over 14,000 GoFundMe medical campaigns, the study shows that messages beginning with sadness and ending with caring are the most effective. These findings provide a fresh template for designing impactful advertising narratives.

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