What is the multiplier effect?

The multiplier effect refers to the phenomenon where investments snowball producing a larger revenue. In marketing, it is used to describe the positive impact of combining several marketing services that reinforce each other’s message.

There is no single answer to how many times your message must appear before someone decides to buy your product/service. Some people follow the rule of seven, which suggests that consumers need to be exposed to a message seven times before purchase.

However, every company is different. The best way to find out for your organisation is through testing.

The psychology of communication suggests that consumers go through three stages when considering a purchase: curiosity, recognition, and decision.

You need to find the right mix of media, message, and frequency to move your customers through these stages. This is where the multiplier effect comes in.

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