Module 01 · Strategic direction
Every category decides differently — some with the heart, some with the head, some on pure habit. The EmoLogical Compass sets the strategic direction for the whole audit: pick your scenario, read the balance, then take the messaging guidance into every pillar you score.
Purchases made on autopilot, with almost no conscious deliberation.
Typical categories: FMCG (soft drinks, snacks), basic toiletries, impulse items
Habit-Driven
Habit-driven — bypass both
Neither heart nor head decides here — memory does. Win by being the most available, most recognisable option at the moment of purchase, and never break the habit loop with clever repositioning.
Keep it to a singular visual anchor. Remind them of the habit loop.
High-frequency media, loud visual cues, distinctive brand assets, clear "Buy Now" trigger.