Emotion is the Potion: How Brands Use Emotion to Turn Guilt into Action Ever felt guilty about skipping the gym? Ignoring a message from your mum? Brands know that guilt is a powerful emotion—and the smartest ones use it to make us act. George Webster George Webster Apr 2, 2025 4 min read Photo by K. Mitch Hodge / Unsplash This post is for subscribers only Sign up now Already have an account? Sign in