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The buzz on buzz.

R Dye1

  • 1London Office of McKinsey & Company.

Harvard Business Review
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary
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Word-of-mouth promotion, or buzz, drives product success but is often misunderstood. Effective buzz marketing involves strategic tactics, not just luck or outrageous products, to influence market dynamics.

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Area of Science:

  • Marketing Strategy
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Business Management

Background:

  • Word-of-mouth promotion (buzz) is a powerful driver of commercial success.
  • Many business leaders hold misconceptions about how buzz marketing functions.
  • Examples like Harry Potter and The Blair Witch Project illustrate buzz's impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To debunk common myths surrounding buzz marketing.
  • To clarify the actual mechanisms behind successful buzz generation.
  • To inform executives on controlling and leveraging buzz.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of marketing phenomena and case studies.
  • Deconstruction of prevalent myths about buzz.
  • Exploration of strategic marketing tactics for buzz creation.

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Main Results:

  • Buzz is not limited to outrageous products; unlikely items can generate significant buzz.
  • Buzz is actively created through marketing tactics like seeding, rationing, and grassroots efforts.
  • Countercultures can be more effective buzz-starters than loyal customers.

Conclusions:

  • Buzz marketing requires strategic planning and execution, debunking the myth that it 'just happens'.
  • Companies can profit from buzz by understanding market entry timing, not necessarily acting first.
  • Over-reliance on traditional media and advertising can hinder buzz development.