Fact or fiction? The science of persuasive storytelling

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6 Sep 2019

In an era of fake news and ad overload, stories remain effective at attracting attention – but are they always useful in winning people over? Canvas8 spoke to Rebecca Krause, a PhD candidate at Northwestern University, to understand how brands can balance facts and narratives in their messaging.

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AdvertisingEducationPublishingBehavioural Sciences
Location
Global

Rebecca Krause

Rebecca Krause is a doctoral candidate in marketing at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Her research focuses on consumer departures from reality. Specifically, she is interested in the different motivations for engaging in fantasy and mental simulation, as well as the effects of engaging with fictional narratives.

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11 Jul 2018·
LAST UPDATED 13 Oct 2023

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