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emotional pivot

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

one of four archetypal dramatic structures of commercials characterized by the ad’s deliberate use of negative emotions early in the ad to establish dramatic tension which allows the brand to resolve the negative situation and appear the hero or star at the end.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: advertising, business, marketing

Examples

  • IBM utilized the dramatic structure known as emotional pivot in their ads about a company needing to cut costs and IBM products being the solution.

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noun

Meaning 2

a narrative structure used in commercials known as “star-type” advertising.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: advertising, business, marketing

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