Trust & Evidence
Role Authority
Uses role-based credibility. A relevant title tells the brain "this person solves this problem professionally."
Role authority uses a professional title or position to establish credibility. When the brain knows someone solves a specific problem professionally, it assigns their opinion extra weight on that topic. "Head of Creative Strategy at a $50M D2C brand" tells the brain this person's judgment has been tested under real conditions.
Why This Works
Role-based credibility works because the brain assumes that professional roles require competence. A job title is a compressed proof point — it implies that someone evaluated this person and entrusted them with responsibility. The more specific and relevant the role, the more weight the brain assigns to their perspective.
In Your Ads
Use role authority when the speaker's position directly validates their expertise on the topic being discussed. Keep the role specific and relevant. "VP of Growth at a $50M D2C brand" carries more weight on ad strategy than "Founder of a marketing agency" because the specificity signals direct experience.
When This Breaks
When the role doesn't connect to the topic, or when the title sounds inflated ("Chief Disruption Officer"), it undermines rather than builds credibility.
Example
"I lead creative strategy for a portfolio doing $120M in annual ad spend. Here's the pattern I see killing most campaigns."
When To Use It
Use Role Authority when you need the viewer to believe what you're claiming. This technique provides the evidence that converts interest into trust. Claims without validation are just opinions.
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