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The pattern

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Define

The free thing is kept because it works (a calendar, a tool, a template) and the brand rides along.

Mechanism

Usefulness as media. Frequency of use is frequency of exposure. Distinct from a keepable card: here the object has a job.

Verdict

We can give something people will actually use next week.

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Why it works

The cookbook format ensures the advertising is kept in the home permanently. Placing testimonials between recipes guarantees they will be seen repeatedly over years of use.

Steal this when

You want to create a permanent piece of content marketing that will live in your customer's home and be referenced regularly.

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