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Think about all the decisions you’ve made in your life. Deciding where to work, agreeing to go on that first date with your spouse, asking for fries with your burger. We like to think all of these decisions are considered and thought through. In today’s show, Tim Ash explains how most of our decisions aren’t rational. Instead, they are dictated by evolutionary traits developed thousands of years ago. Tim’s website: Timash.com  Tim’s book: Primalbrain.com Sign up to the Nudge Mailing list: www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

Many hate building IKEA furniture and yet tend to value it higher than pre-built furniture. In fact, many prefer it to expert-built furniture. Tune in to learn why we irrationally value Super Bowl tickets, how Betty Crocker became an overnight success and why so many investors make dumb decisions. The Science of Marketing Course: https://scienceofmarketing.teachable.com Sign up to the Nudge Mailing list: www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

Following the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal, commentators began to claim that highly targeted personalized ads had helped swing the 2016 election in Trump’s favor. In this episode, I speak to Patrick Fagan, a former Cambridge Analytica employee to discuss whether personalized ads work, what effect advertising has on our life satisfaction and why digital advertisements may be an improvement on traditional marketing. Patrick's book #Hooked: https://amzn.to/3pihg4d Patrick's website: https://www.patrickfagan.co.uk/ The Science of Marketing Course: https://scienceofmarketing.teachable.com Sign up to the Nudge Mailing list: www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

What is the best way to learn about someone's personality without meeting them. Is it by talking to their spouse? Or is it by looking at their Facebook profile? Research suggests that Facebook knows more about our personality than our closest loved ones. Data about each of us on Facebook can be used to predict our behavior helping marketers learn what we buy, what we like, and what we believe. But how much of this is science fiction? To figure that out, I chat with Patrick Fagan, former Lead Psychologist at Cambridge Analytica about the power of online data. Patrick's book #Hooked: https://amzn.to/3pihg4d Patrick's website: https://www.patrickfagan.co.uk/ The Science of Marketing Course: https://scienceofmarketing.teachable.com Sign up to the Nudge Mailing list: www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

For many, marketing is about getting as many people as possible to sign up for your product or service. It’s about getting people through the door. However, that’s just part of the process. To run an effective business you have to make sure the customer sticks around and you have to make sure you attract the right customer. In this episode, Ramli John walks through his tips to help customers onboard and keep them hooked on your product. Ramli’s podcast: https://growthtoday.fm/ Ramli’s site: https://ramlijohn.com/ Sign up to the Nudge Mailing list: www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

All too many companies struggle to position their product. They pick the wrong market, highlight the wrong features or fail to spot the right competitors. But get positioning right and something magical happens, all your work improves. In today’s show, the great April Dunford will talk through how to identify true competitors, tips for picking the right market and examples of successful positioning pivots. April’s book Obviously Awesome: https://www.aprildunford.com/obviously-awesome Follow April on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aprildunford Sign up to the Nudge Mailing list: www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

Most marketers have spent years studying the profession either on the job or in education. And yet, when it comes to positioning, something which is fundamental to every aspect of marketing, most of us struggle. In this episode, I chat with positioning expert April Dunford on why that is and her plan to solve it. The Science of Marketing Course: https://scienceofmarketing.teachable.com April’s book Obviously Awesome: https://www.aprildunford.com/obviously-awesome Follow April on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aprildunford Sign up to the Nudge Mailing list: www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

The Science of Marketing Course: https://scienceofmarketing.teachable.com Marketing is tough. 25% of all marketing budget is wasted. Most marketers don't know the science behind what works. The Science of Marketing course, created for Nudge listeners, is here to solve that. This four-part course reveals how behavior science and consumer psychology can boost each stage of the marketing funnel. In the course, host Phill Agnew references peer-reviewed studies, cited sources, and fantastic examples from Nudge guests to help you improve your work. Discover the science behind great marketing today: Sign up to the free course today: https://science-of-marketing.teachable.com/

In this special end of year episode we revisit some of the best insights shared on the show in 2020. We hear how to ask your customers the right questions, how to plan for 2021 and how to overcome burnout and stress in your job. Sign up to the Nudge Mailing list: www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

There’s endless advice for entrepreneurs out there. It's overwhelming. With so many success stories it’s hard to know who to follow. In this episode, I debunk many of those stories and reveal the real science behind success. I’m joined by Melina Palmer, host of the Brainy Business podcast and we discuss three lessons, backed by science, that every entrepreneur should know. Melina’s podcast, Brainy Business: thebrainybusiness.com/podcast/ Melina’s courses and certifications: thebrainybusiness.com/courses/ Sign up to the Nudge Mailing list: www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list