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“Stop trying to find the formula that will instantly make your idea into a winner. Instead of being scientists, the best marketers are artists. They realize that whatever is being sold is being purchased, because it creates an emotional want, not because it fills a simple need.” quote by Seth Godin
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“Stop trying to find the formula that will instantly make your idea into a winner. Instead of being scientists, the best marketers are artists. They realize that whatever is being sold is being purchased, because it creates an emotional want, not because it fills a simple need.”

Seth Godin

About This Quote

Source Book: This Is Marketing by Seth Godin, 2018

Success comes from emotional appeal and creativity, not formulaic tactics.

In simple terms: Emotion beats logic in selling.

Key Takeaway

Focus on creating desire, not just solving needs.

Themes

marketing creativity emotion strategy

Mood

inspirational pragmatic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • product launch
  • advertising campaign
  • brand positioning

Key Concepts

consumer psychology brand storytelling artistic approach

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you infuse art into your marketing?
  • What emotional need does your product fulfill?
A Different Perspective

A formula can still guide execution; creativity must be genuine.

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