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FOMO

Definition

Fear Of Missing Out. Anxiety that an exciting event may be happening elsewhere.

Deep Dive

FOMO is a powerful psychological phenomenon often used in marketing to drive urgent action. In the digital age, it is triggered by seeing others experience something desirable, leading to a fear that one is missing out on a profit, social connection, or limited-time opportunity.

Examples & Use Cases

  • 1A limited-time "Flash Sale" countdown timer on an e-commerce site triggering FOMO
  • 2Investors buying a surging stock due to FOMO, even at an All-Time High (ATH)
  • 3A social media app using notifications to create FOMO and increase daily active users

Related Terms

FUDSocial ProofUrgency

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