The Science of Desire

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In January, we launched Havas’ new positioning, Growth, Powered by Desire, the belief that desire fuels brand growth. Today, we unveil The Science of Desire, a global study decoding how desire drives growth. Despite more data and tools than ever, many marketers optimize for efficiency over effectiveness. The result? 84% of brands sit in indifference, harder to notice, remember and choose. Being seen alone isn’t enough. You must also be desired. Our study (10 markets, 2,400+ brands, 87,500+ respondents) shows desire is built on three drivers: Attraction, Affinity and Attachment. Strengthening all three drives growth: +2.4x growth likelihood, +2.2x fame, +87% equity, +1.9x demand. The brands that win won’t just be visible, they’ll be desired.

At Havas, we help brands cultivate desire, consistently, globally, and at scale. By uniting creativity, media, production and the best of technology through our Converged.AI operating system, we transform ambition into measurable growth.

© 2026 Havas

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At Havas, we help brands cultivate desire, consistently, globally, and at scale. By uniting creativity, media, production and the best of technology through our Converged.AI operating system, we transform ambition into measurable growth.

© 2026 Havas

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At Havas, we help brands cultivate desire, consistently, globally, and at scale. By uniting creativity, media, production and the best of technology through our Converged.AI operating system, we transform ambition into measurable growth.

© 2026 Havas

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