Admit mistakes to sound more persuasive

Mentioning a past mistake with a similar product, makes endorsements and reviews up to 59% more effective.

Author

Thomas McKinlay
June 18, 2024

Topics: Reviews | Social media
For: B2C. Can be tested for B2C
Research date: October 2019
Universities: Yale University, University of Toronto

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