Good enough messaging is rarely good enough. It just costs you in ways you don’t immediately see.
- Chris Ribaudo
- Apr 12
- 1 min read
Everyone talks about optimizing marketing.Testing. Tweaking. Tweaking the tweaks.
But few talk about the silent, slow drain that happens when your messaging is merely clear—but not compelling.
"Good enough" messaging:
Fails to move people emotionally
Blends into the noise
Competes purely on price, not meaning
Leaves customers feeling indifferent instead of inspired
And the real costs?
You don’t just lose clicks.
You lose connection..
You leave money—and meaning—on the table.
Words that are clear but not compelling won’t build a brand that endures.
They won’t create customers who stay, share, and believe.
The truth is:Mediocre messaging is expensive.
You just pay for it quietly—through missed loyalty, slowed growth, and lost differentiation.
Human-centered brands understand:It’s not enough to be understood.
You have to be felt. ❤️
That’s how you move people—and move the needle.
When you think about the brands you trust the most...Was it their features that won you over—or the way they made you feel? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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