Gamification - Marketing Buzzword or Worth Investigating?

Written by Michael Verdi
Published on Dec. 06, 2011
Gamification - Marketing Buzzword or Worth Investigating?

We all know of Foursquare's success and undoubtably heard the term gamification thrown around loosely, but is there more to gamification than badge systems and leaderboards?  Is it simply a hot marketing buzzword, or is gamification a major shift in how consumers interact with brands?  I am of the opinion that gamification is a lasting trend similar to the rise of social media.  I have listed 3 great videos, which accurately summarize why gamification is here to stay and why, as future and current business leaders, we should care. 

Meaningful Play: Getting Gamification Right on Youtube.

Gamification - The New Loyalty from Gamification Co on Vimeo.

Gamification Panel Discussion // hosted by Nokia (EN) - Social Media Week Berlin 2011 from SMWBerlin on Vimeo.

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