Gamification of User Adoption Startup Weekend

Leveraging game mechanics to drive user activation

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Director of Marketing, ReachLocal

President, Social Media Club of Dallas

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@mikedmerrill

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About MeAbout Me

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Experience

Education

Past Companies

AccountingOperations ManagementProduct MarketingProduct Management

Business DevelopmentMarcomOutside SalesSocial Media Content Marketing


Gamification DefinedGamification Defined

“Gamification is the use of game thinking and game mechanics to engage audiences and solve problems and engage users. ”

- Gabe Zichermann

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Psychological ReasonsPsychological Reasons

1.Rewards

2.Achievements

3.Competitiveness

4.Status

5.Respect

6.Altruism

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6 Common Types6 Common Types

1.Points

2.Badges

3.Levels

4.Leaderboards

5.Challenges

6.Virtual Currency/Goods

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PointsPoints

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BadgesBadges

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LevelsLevels

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LeaderboardsLeaderboards

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ChallengesChallenges

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Virtual CurrencyVirtual Currency

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