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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.

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,…

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…

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…