March 12, 2026 · 8m

The Mere Exposure Effect: Why Your Ads Work Even When Nobody Clicks Them

The Mere Exposure Effect: Why Your Ads Work Even When Nobody Clicks Them
The Mere Exposure Effect: Why Your Ads Work Even When Nobody Clicks Them
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We're breaking down the Mere Exposure Effect, what the Mere Exposure Effect is, the brands that have weaponized it, what the research says, and three marketing moves that will put the mere exposure effect into action for your brand and ultimately increase your sales. STUDY CITATIONS Zajonc, R.B. (1968). Attitudinal effects of mere exposure. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 9(2, Pt. 2), 1–27.Bornstein, R.F. (1989). Exposure and affect: Overview and meta-analysis ...

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We're breaking down the Mere Exposure Effect, what the Mere Exposure Effect is, the brands that have weaponized it, what the research says, and three marketing moves that will put the mere exposure effect into action for your brand and ultimately increase your sales. STUDY CITATIONS Zajonc, R.B. (1968).

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