Topic: Earworm

2 chapters across the catalog

Freemium Reporter
Episode 519 1:40 - 4:36

519: Freemium Reporter

Marketing Effectiveness of Catchy Jingles

A discussion on the power of musical jingles in advertising highlights how effective they are at staying in a consumer's memory. Reference is made to the inventor of the modern jingle and the lament that the industry has moved away from simple, effective songs. The psychological impact of "earworms" is noted as a highly successful, if annoying, marketing tactic.

DeDe Dinah
Episode 509 1:22:31 - 1:25:48

509: DeDe Dinah

Earworms, Frankie Avalon, Cocaine Around My Brain

The hosts discuss the phenomenon of "earworms" or songs stuck in one's head. One host mentions Frankie Avalon's "Dee Dee Dinah" recurring in his mind, while the other references "Cocaine in My Brain" by Dillinger. They joke about the possibility of these songs being "beamed" into their heads.