How to practice small economics in short videos? A new marketing idea to impress people with a sense of instant healing
🚀 This article was originally published in “Economic Daily
In this era of emotional fatigue, what are people pursuing?
In the fast-paced digital age, people are experiencing unprecedented emotional fatigue. Instead of chasing long-term goals like buying a house or getting a promotion, young people are pursuing small milestones that bring immediate pleasure.
The so-called “small happiness economics” emphasizes the consumption philosophy of small, instant gratification. The term “small blessings” originated from the Japanese writer Murakami Haruki. It originally meant the small happiness in life, but it has now evolved into a new battlefield in digital marketing.
If brands want to seize this wave, short videos are undoubtedly the best carrier. It not only sells products, but also sells that immediate sense of healing, making the audience feel understood and comforted in just 15 seconds.
Why did Xiaojue become a major in economics?
Economic pressure, climate change and social isolation are making younger generations anxious about the future. A cup of hand-brewed coffee, a cute piece of stationery, or an app that can quickly relieve stress are all more attractive than expensive luxuries.
This is not because they are poor, but because their emotional fatigue prevents them from taking the risk of delayed gratification.
In this context, small luck becomes an economics. Psychologists call this the “Instant Gratification Effect,” and it’s amplified in the digital age.
The algorithm design of social media inherently prefers fast and emotional content to make users addicted. Brands that can capitalize on this trend can profit from it.
However, traditional marketing often ignores this point. Overly polished advertising, flawless product photos or celebrity endorsements can alienate consumers. Young people are tired of this perfect packaging and they crave authenticity.
From perfect packaging to human details: paradigm shift in marketing
The core of small economics is to show the details of human nature, not perfect packaging. This is a paradigm shift in digital marketing.
Small Lucky Economics requires brands to show human details, such as failed attempts, team interactions or real feedback. This transformation is not a regression, but an evolution. It turns brands from sellers to partners, co-creating healing.
Traditional advertising strives for flawlessness, like photos of models that have been edited using Photoshop, making consumers feel ashamed of themselves. On the contrary, human details emphasize authenticity and vulnerability, making the brand approachable.
For example, Dove’s “Real Beauty” campaign is a classic case. Their short videos share the stories of ordinary women, including wrinkles, freckles and body imperfections. After watching it, the audience felt not envious, but healed: “It turns out that I can be beautiful too.” This not only enhanced the brand image, but also drove sales to grow by 15%.
Short video: the best tool for selling healing
To practice small economics, short videos are the ideal tool. Its ephemeral nature just matches the need for immediate healing. Brands should abandon overly polished advertising and turn to process-oriented content creation. This means no longer just showing the final product, but sharing the journey from idea to finished product, including the failures and surprises.
This strategy is more effective especially during the season change in February and March. Taiwan’s climate is changeable, and brands can launch themed short videos based on the seasons. For example, how to transform your look with a scarf, simple home aromatherapy recipes, or instructions on how to quickly make a hot drink. These small tips can bring about an immediate improvement in the quality of life without large investment.
In addition, the format of the short video is also critical:
- Use TikTok’s Duet feature to engage users
- or Instagram Reels’s filters for a fun twist
- Length 15 to 30 seconds
- Choose healing music, such as soft Lo-Fi or natural sounds, to strengthen emotional connections
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Abandon perfection and embrace reality
If a brand abandons perfection and embraces authenticity, it can capture people’s hearts and turn them into long-term loyalty.
Fortunately, economics is not a trend, but a necessity. Short videos, through process orientation and human details, have become the best way to sell healing.
During the changing of seasons, start with small tips and create countless small milestones. Ultimately, this is not just selling a product, but also selling an attitude towards life:
No matter how chaotic the world is, peace can be found in small blessings.
Friends who are engaged in digital marketing, it’s time to take action, pick up your mobile phone and take pictures of the imperfect moments.
Further reading
- Complete guide to personal branding in the AI era: from positioning, content to monetization, understand it at once
- Vibe Coding: It doesn’t matter if you don’t know how to program, use natural language to create your digital works
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