The best adverts are the ones that make us cry, or laugh, or both! Right? Well not quite. In this episode, Phil Barden, author of the best selling consumer psychology book Decoded, explains the science behind adverts that really work, why emotion is important but not everything, and gives an analysis of the best ad from 2019. Phil's book Decoded: https://amzn.to/2EXoIMl Phil's agency Decode: https://decodemarketing.com/en Sign up to our mailing list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

Did you know judges and doctors make better decisions when given less time? Turns out our first impressions are seriously accurate. Today I’m joined by Phil Barden, MD at Decode and best selling author of the consumer psychology book Decoded. In the show we chat about the importance of first impressions in marketing, how you’re more likely to spot a McDonald’s logo when you’re hungry, and the trick that makes street food stalls so successful. Phil's book Decoded: https://amzn.to/2EXoIMl Phil's agency Decode: https://decodemarketing.com/en Sign up to our mailing list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

The last few months have shown that unprecedented changes to human behavior and habits is possible. But how was it achieved? Some countries chose a hard, enforced approach, while some were more lenient. In this episode we take a look at how the UK has changed behavior. We’ll look at the messaging the government used, the adverts that worked, the opportunities available and the problems we still face.  John Drury’s blog: https://bit.ly/2XoKiDT  UK government’s Easter weekend advert: https://bit.ly/2UVg3Tw  UK’s Covid-19 designs overtime https://imgur.com/koj5lpA  Richard Chataway’s blog: https://bit.ly/2Vd9SsU  Professor Chris Witty TV ad: https://bit.ly/2VkuWh4  Roger Dooley blog: https://bit.ly/3c5BiYu  Sign up to the Nudge mailing list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

Due to Covid-19, consumers across the globe have different priorities. Their needs, concerns and fears have changed over night. So, how should marketers continue their work without sounding out of touch or irrelevant? In today’s show I’m joined by Joel Klettle, founder of Business Casual Copywriting. We cover why attempting to understand consumers before you start marketing to them is more important now than ever. Link to Business Casual Copywriting: https://businesscasualcopywriting.com/ Sign up to my mailing list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

According to HBR, 80% of new product launches fail. But why? Could it be because the frameworks and models marketers implement aren't fit for purpose? Or perhaps because our understanding of what works might not be right? In this episode Richard Chataway, vice president of BVA Nudge Unit UK and author of Behavior Business, explains the mistakes most marketers make and how to avoid them.  Link to Richard's book: https://amzn.to/2TyIfuE Sign up to our mailing list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

The world is panic buying. The UK’s largest supermarket has capped sales of essentials, Kiwi shoppers are spending 40% more YoY, and some Malaysian consumers have spent 800% more on hand sanitizer. But why does it happen? What can psychology tell us about this behavior? And more importantly, is the response from corporations and governments correct? Find your local food bank: https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/ Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

What simple tricks make call centers more effective? How do Amazon, Google and Netflix increase product usage? And what can private organizations learn from governments when it comes to behavior science? In this episode Richard Chataway, Vice president of BVA Nudge Unit UK and author of Behavior Business, explains how the world's leading governments and organizations use nudges within their work, and tips you can follow to do the same.  Link to Richard's book: https://amzn.to/2TyIfuE Sign up to our mailing list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

Whether we like it or not, writing is a vital part of our jobs. It's the way we communicate, negotiate, convince and ultimately work. If your writing isn't persuasive, you won't be very good at convincing others. In this episode I chat to Joanna Wiebe who explains how to create effective writing that persuades others. Breakthrough or bust blog: https://bit.ly/2P3WF3s CopyHackers site: https://copyhackers.com/ Sign up to our mailing list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

75% of Americans say the worst aspect of their job is their boss. In fact, Daniel Kahneman found that interacting with a boss was the second least favorite activity of our day (just ahead of commuting!). In this episode, Bruce Daisley talks through the key traits good bosses share and the bad habits bosses need to shake. Bruce’s book Joy of Work: https://amzn.to/35vgjuB  Bruce’s podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat: https://eatsleepworkrepeat.com/  Sign up to our mailing list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

Only 8% of us in the UK feel engaged by our jobs and the majority of us say we’re say we feel burned out in our roles. The modern workplace is actually less productive and more stressful than before. So what’s the solution? In this episode best selling author and podcast award winner Bruce Daisley talks through the optimal amount of hours to work per week, the science behind taking a lunch break and the differences between a productive and unproductive office. Bruce’s book Joy of Work: https://amzn.to/35vgjuB  Bruce’s podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat: https://eatsleepworkrepeat.com/  Sign up to our mailing list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list