Integrity in the Attention Economy: 5 Responsible Marketing Frameworks Inspired by The Siren’s Call

Image shows a diptych: on the left, a framed photograph of Chris Hayes' book "The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource," with its title and author prominently displayed on the white cover. On the right, a framed black and white photograph of a person in a business suit standing in a minimalist setting, using a megaphone or bullhorn. The juxtaposition visually represents the tension between attention scarcity and marketing frameworks competing for audience engagement in today's attention economy.

In his new release, The Sirens’ Call, Chris Hayes warns we aren’t just competing for market share—we’re fighting for scarce cognitive bandwidth in an attention-hostile world. In this article, I explore five responsible marketing frameworks inspired by Hayes that help brands navigate the attention economy with integrity by shifting from exploitation to conservation.