Humans have always been hardwired for the rush of a challenge and pride in beating opponents. Now marketers are discovering the “power of play” to boost customer interaction.
Today the brand “voice” takes a front seat, while the hard sell takes a step back, and artfully communicating to your audience is critical in a feed-based advertising landscape that is here to stay.
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