Individuals
TeamsIn 2013, President Obama’s top legislative priority appeared headed for disaster. Then the president appeared on a YouTube talk show hosted by a comedian best known for playing a weird loner in The Hangover. The day the video was posted online, it was shared by 11 million people. Unique visits to Healthcare.gov increased 40%—and the narrative around Obamacare began to change. Not everyone can star in a viral video with Zach Galifianakis, but anyone can use humor to reach new audiences with their message.
Key Takeaways:
- Figure out which issues lend themselves to humor, and which don’t
- Write an effective joke, even if you’re “not funny”
- Amplify the effect of humor
- Balance comedy with message
- Maximize your chances to create content that goes viral
