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We've all experienced those crazy scenarios when something goes viral - in the old days, we said it was extremely popular or a tremendous hit. We're talking about things like Cabbage Patch Kids, Beanie Babies, or hit albums on the Billboard Chart. What makes them go viral? What makes them so popular? Derek Thompson says the answers to those questions usually surprise people. That's because there is more of a science behind it than you would think. This episode is extremely practical for salespeople because it demonstrates the human tendencies that contribute to popularity and Derek is very skilled at applying it to the sales world. You'll want to hear this episode. Derek Thompson on How Things Go Viral and The Science of Popularity - Ep 103Click To Tweet Sales professionals need to understand the “Mere Exposure” effect: The mere exposure of any stimulus biases us toward that thing Have you ever wondered why some of the bigger brands plaster their logo across a billboard with no particular "ask?" It's because