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General news and opinion in the field of using brain science in marketing
The Dark Side of Adjectives
Want your content to go viral, or at least get shared? Then don't overdo the adjectives. That's one of the interesting findings Dan Zarrella shares in his book, Zarrella's Hierarchy of Contagiousness.
Funny Cartoon about Consumer Motivation
The funniest humor is based on truth, and answering the "why?" question is one of the biggest challenges market researchers face. As Motista blogger Alan Zorfas notes,
Zarrella’s Hierarchy of Contagiousness
Book Review: Zarrella's Hiearchy of Contagiousness: The Science, Design, and Engineering of Contagious Ideas by Dan Zarrella
I like Dan Zarrella's approach to social media. Amidst a horde of social media gurus, experts, mavens, and…
Neuro-Mania in the Beverage Aisle
Now, the magic of neuroscience is as close as a colorful bottle in your supermarket. I found a big display of neuro-drinks at my local supermarket and couldn't resist grabbing a few. The nutritional drink lineup includes NeuroSun,…
Brainfluence Book Trailer
Here's the new video to introduce Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing:
ARF NeuroStandards Report
A draft version of the product of the NeuroStandards effort by the Advertising Research Foundation is now circulating, and, unsurprisingly, it contains no standards. It does, however, sound an optimistic note for the field of…
Contagious Dissatisfaction
Most businesses wouldn't question that it's a good idea to resolve problems quickly to prevent erosion of their reputaton, but many don't do a particularly good job of it. Even when it's too late to fix the actual problem, an apology can…
Surprise: Brainfluence for Kindle Launches Early!
Regular readers of Neuromarketing probably know my book Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing will be in stores on November 22. I was hoping that the Kindle version would be available by then, though…
Lunch: Your Secret Weapon
Top salespeople have often used lunch as a way to help bond with a customer and close a deal. Getting the customer out of the office allows for relaxed conversation and freedom from ringing phones and similar interruptions. Going beyond…
Shop for Success: Why You Need to Indulge Yourself
In difficult economic times, it's tempting, even logical, to watch your purchases carefully. Most people recognize the need to keep up external appearances for, say, a job interview or an important sales call, they may cut back in areas…