# Tactic TA08: Pump Priming

* **Summary:** Release content on a targetted small scale, prior to general release, including releasing seed. Used for preparation before broader release, and as message honing.  Used for preparation before broader release, and as message honing. 

* **Belongs to phase:** P03



| Tasks |
| ----- |
| [TK0019 anchor trust / credibility](../generated_pages/tasks/TK0019.md) |
| [TK0020 insert themes](../generated_pages/tasks/TK0020.md) |
| [TK0038 OPSEC for TA08](../generated_pages/tasks/TK0038.md) |



| Techniques |
| ---------- |
| [T0039 Bait legitimate influencers](../generated_pages/techniques/T0039.md) |
| [T0040 Demand unsurmountable proof](../generated_pages/techniques/T0040.md) |
| [T0041 Deny involvement](../generated_pages/techniques/T0041.md) |
| [T0042 Kernel of Truth](../generated_pages/techniques/T0042.md) |
| [T0043 Use SMS/ WhatsApp/ Chat apps](../generated_pages/techniques/T0043.md) |
| [T0044 Seed distortions](../generated_pages/techniques/T0044.md) |
| [T0045 Use fake experts](../generated_pages/techniques/T0045.md) |
| [T0046 Search Engine Optimization](../generated_pages/techniques/T0046.md) |



| Counters | Response types |
| -------- | -------------- |
| [C00112 "Prove they are not an op!"](../generated_pages/counters/C00112.md) | D02 |
| [C00113 Debunk and defuse a fake expert / credentials.](../generated_pages/counters/C00113.md) | D02 |
| [C00114 Don't engage with payloads](../generated_pages/counters/C00114.md) | D02 |
| [C00115 Expose actor and intentions](../generated_pages/counters/C00115.md) | D02 |
| [C00116 Provide proof of involvement](../generated_pages/counters/C00116.md) | D02 |
| [C00154 Ask media not to report false information](../generated_pages/counters/C00154.md) | D02 |
| [C00100 Hashtag jacking](../generated_pages/counters/C00100.md) | D03 |
| [C00136 Microtarget most likely targets then send them countermessages](../generated_pages/counters/C00136.md) | D03 |
| [C00188 Newsroom/Journalist training to counter influence moves](../generated_pages/counters/C00188.md) | D03 |
| [C00117 Downgrade / de-amplify so message is seen by fewer people](../generated_pages/counters/C00117.md) | D04 |
| [C00118 Repurpose images with new text](../generated_pages/counters/C00118.md) | D04 |
| [C00184 Media exposure](../generated_pages/counters/C00184.md) | D04 |
| [C00119 Engage payload and debunk.](../generated_pages/counters/C00119.md) | D07 |
| [C00120 Open dialogue about design of platforms to produce different outcomes](../generated_pages/counters/C00120.md) | D07 |
| [C00121 Tool transparency and literacy for channels people follow. ](../generated_pages/counters/C00121.md) | D07 |


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