Emotional branding refers to the practice of building brands that appeal directly to a consumer's emotional state, needs and aspirations. Emotional branding is successful when it triggers an emotional response in the consumer. Emotional brands have a significant impact when the consumer experiences a strong and lasting attachment to the brand comparable to a feeling of bonding, companionship or love. Familiarity is the emotional side of brand recognition/recall.

Episode Highlights
- Emotion deeply relates to brand at the level of identity and brand voice
- How brands handle polarizing emotions related to things like politics
- Human beings make decisions based on emotion and then justify that decision with logic
- The association between brand and emotion impacts repeat purchase decisions
- The neuroscience behind the emotional associations we make with products and services
- Emotional engagement does lead to increased sales and customer loyalty

Episode Resources
https://clevertap.com/blog/emotional-branding/
https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/blog/what-is-emotional-branding-and-how-is-it-effective
https://www.fastcompany.com/1682625/the-myth-of-marketing-how-research-reaches-for-the-heart-but-only-connects-with-the-head
https://medium.com/@salesforce/neuroscience-proves-we-buy-on-emotion-and-justify-with-logic-but-with-a-twist-4ff965cdeed8

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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