Objectives
- Shape attitudes and beliefs
- Undermine enemy morale and cohesion
- Manipulate perceptions through deception
- Enable friendly objectives
Audiences
- Reach leaders and decision makers
- Target opposing forces
- Influence the general population
- Address allies, neutrals, adversaries
Channels
- Broadcast via radio, TV, loudspeakers
- Push through social media and apps
- Distribute leaflets, posters, infographics
- Spread word of mouth and rumor
The Mindset
- Research the enemy and audience
- Understand their fears and desires
- Craft narratives that resonate
- Adapt with feedback and environment
Message Framework
- Define the behavior to change
- Analyze audience values and pain points
- Craft simple, credible, compelling messages
- Deliver through trusted channels, repeat
Triggers
- Highlight threats to provoke fear
- Build credibility to earn trust
- Strengthen identity and belonging
- Expose unfairness to invoke justice