Category Thinkers

How Category Memetics Can Help A New Category Stick w/ Ken Rutsky

January 02, 2024 Ken Rutsky, John Rougeux, Mike Damphousse, Pablo Gonzalez Season 1 Episode 29
How Category Memetics Can Help A New Category Stick w/ Ken Rutsky
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Category Thinkers
How Category Memetics Can Help A New Category Stick w/ Ken Rutsky
Jan 02, 2024 Season 1 Episode 29
Ken Rutsky, John Rougeux, Mike Damphousse, Pablo Gonzalez

In this episode, Ken Rutsky joins us to explore a concept he calls ‘category memetics.’ It’s the idea that new categories can act like memes – they can enter the mind, replicate, and rapidly spread to others. Ken shares his insights on how to create a successful category meme and unpacks some of the research he uncovered that led to these insights. 

Listen now to:

  • Hear how memes can act as a cultural transmission tool in business
  • Understand how to create effective category language 
  • Learn how memetics can inform and influence your category strategy 

This conversation is moderated by the founders of Category Thinkers, Pablo Gonzalez, John Rougeux, and Mike "Damp" Damphousse.

This episode is sponsored by:

Category Design Advisors

BeTheStage.live


Show Notes

In this episode, Ken Rutsky joins us to explore a concept he calls ‘category memetics.’ It’s the idea that new categories can act like memes – they can enter the mind, replicate, and rapidly spread to others. Ken shares his insights on how to create a successful category meme and unpacks some of the research he uncovered that led to these insights. 

Listen now to:

  • Hear how memes can act as a cultural transmission tool in business
  • Understand how to create effective category language 
  • Learn how memetics can inform and influence your category strategy 

This conversation is moderated by the founders of Category Thinkers, Pablo Gonzalez, John Rougeux, and Mike "Damp" Damphousse.

This episode is sponsored by:

Category Design Advisors

BeTheStage.live