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“You’re going to do twenty briefings, and they’ll all sound exactly the same to you. But that’s what you want, because the person who is hearing it is hearing it for the first time. And where you get into trouble is where you start to mix it up because you’re getting bored. So one of the key things…” quote by Adam Lashinsky
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““You’re going to do twenty briefings, and they’ll all sound exactly the same to you. But that’s what you want, because the person who is hearing it is hearing it for the first time. And where you get into trouble is where you start to mix it up because you’re getting bored. So one of the key things was: Just use the same words over and over and over again. That will turn into the same words that the consumer hears, which ultimately will turn into the same words that they then use to define the product to their friends.””

Adam Lashinsky

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Repetition creates a consistent message that sticks in the audience’s mind, shaping how they describe the product later.

In simple terms: Repeating the same words makes the message stick and define the product.

Key Takeaway

Use consistent phrasing to reinforce brand perception.

Themes

branding communication consistency marketing messaging

Mood

strategic informative

Type

advisory instructional

When to use this quote

  • product launches
  • advertising campaigns
  • sales pitches
  • training sessions
  • brand workshops

Key Concepts

repetition message framing consumer perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance consistency with freshness?
  • When does repetition become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective

Overusing identical phrasing can become monotonous and reduce engagement.

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