The document discusses eight ways that brands can inspire word-of-mouth conversations: 1) Make new rules, 2) Market a belief, 3) Create a sense of belonging, 4) Enable expression, 5) Create or curate culture, 6) Leverage tension, 7) Use scarcity, and 8) Encourage play. Each tactic is explained and examples are provided of brands that have successfully used each approach to generate word-of-mouth discussions.