Why Familiar Brands Always Win : The Secret Power of the Mere Exposure Effect Estimated Read Time :- 7 minutes Word Count :- 1, 520 words Have you ever wondered why you suddenly start liking a brand you never paid attention to before — just because you see it everywhere? From billboards to YouTube ads to your Instagram feed, repetition quietly builds trust in your mind. This invisible psychological trigger is called the Mere Exposure Effect — a principle that proves familiarity breeds preference . What Is the Mere Exposure Effect? The mere exposure effect, discovered by psychologist Robert Zajonc in 1968, suggests that people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them. The more we see something, the safer and more likable it feels. It’s a subconscious mechanism rooted in our evolutionary psychology — our brains associate repetition with safety and trust. This is why brands spend millions not just to sell, but to st...
Only Buziness Business model of Garena Free fire Free Fire, a multiplayer battle royale game, debuted that same year and quickly gained popularity across the globe. It became the most downloaded mobile game worldwide in 2019 and a substantial source of income for Garena. Free Fire Max, a substantially improved version that Garena released in 2021, hasn't yet surpassed the previous release in terms of revenue generation. With over 100 million downloads apiece, the two applications were the most popular shooter games in 2022, according to AppMagic. It went on to make at least $4.33 billion by 2021, ranking as the eighth highest-grossing mobile game after coming in at number four with $2.13 billion in 2020 and $1.2 billion in 2021. Free Fire was the winner of the Esports Awards' Esports Mobile Game of the Year in 2020 and 2021. how does it makes revenue ? It basically sells the diamonds[this are like trading currency] in the game, by pur...