Beste Behavioral Science podcaster (2025)

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Interview: Adam Ferrier author of The Advertising Effect on why you should stop listening to your customer 51:27

4d ago51:27

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In this episode we speak with Adam Ferrier, founder of Australian ad agency, Thinkerbell. Adam is the author of The Advertising Effect, one of the best books on applying behavioral science to advertising. On the podcast he talks about some of the most effective Australian campaigns of the last few years and why listening to your customer creates bl…

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How Everlane have harnessed the principle of fairness to grow their brand 25:40

11d ago25:40

25:40

Everlane’s success has partly been driven by differentiating themselves from the rest of the fashion industry. Crucially they have reframed the competition as behaving unfairly. In this episode we look at a series of behavioral science experiments that show brands can disrupt consumer apathy if they position the competition as having behaved unfair…

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Interview with Ayelet Fishbach: Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago 49:42

19d ago49:42

49:42

Katy Milkman has described Ayelet Fishbach as the foremost expert on motivation in the world. In this episode we speak to Ayelet about her work and how marketers can harness it to change the behavior of their users. In a wide ranging conversation we discuss Ayelet’s research on variable rewards, the goal dilution effect and the problem with setting…

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How GEICO use the principle of concreteness to make memorable ads 29:04

25d ago29:04

29:04

GEICO have created some of the most effective US advertising in recent years. The GEICO gecko is one of the most popular characters in advertising. But what makes him so memorable? In this episode we discuss Ian Begg’s research into concreteness which showed that people are much better at remembering visualisable things compared to abstract concept…

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Interview with Gareth Harvey: former professor of consumer psychology turned behavioral science consultant 48:17

1M ago48:17

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In this episode we talk with Gareth Harvey. Gareth was previously a professor of consumer psychology but now advises companies about how they can apply findings from behavioral science. In this episode he discusses some of his work with retailers showing how they can better frame special offers, use music more effectively and adjust the shopper jou…

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How Hendrick's distinctive use of nostalgia explains their marketing success 28:24

1M ago28:24

28:24

In this episode we look at one of the world’s most successful gins: Hendrick’s. We explore three behavioral science principles that explain their growth: distinctiveness, consistency and nostalgia. In particular, we look at the experimental evidence from psychologists such as Von Restorff, Zajonc and Sedikides.…

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Interview: Melina Palmer, author of What your Customer Wants and Can't Tell You 37:38

2M ago37:38

37:38

In this interview, we catch up with Melina Palmer who has released a new book: The Truth About Pricing. She discusses how brands like Hermes and Costco have applied principles from behavioral science. We cover ideas like scarcity, reciprocity and the importance of in groups.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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How Zoom proved that behavioral science is just as effective in B2B settings as it is in B2C 34:16

2M ago34:16

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In this episode, we discuss how behavioural biases can be applied by brands in a B2B setting. In particular, we look at how Zoom credibly used social proof in their earliest days and the evidence that suggests this works well in a professional setting. We also cover the principle of make it easy and the evidence of this occurring in B2B. Finally, w…

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Interview: Charles Spence, author of Gastrophysics, on the science of taste appeal 56:51

2M ago56:51

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In this week's episode, we chat with Charles Spence—Oxford professor, author of Gastrophysics, and the world’s leading expert on how our senses work together to shape flavor. We discuss how brands are leveraging sensory cues to make their products more appealing, and discover practical insights for anyone who wants to understand the power of taste …

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Interview: Nir Eyal, author of Hooked, on how to form lasting habits 49:31

2M ago49:31

49:31

In this episode we talk with Nir Eyal, author of Hooked, and one of the world's leading experts on the topic of habits. His work is of particular interest as his focus is on how brands (rather than individuals) can create habits. Nir walks us through the four elements of his model and gives lots of practical advice on what marketers can do differen…

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How using humor helped Aviation gin laugh all the way to the bank 24:30

2M ago24:30

24:30

In this episode we explore the behavioral science principles behind Aviation Gin’s success. In particular we look at why humor is such an effective (but underused) tool for brands. We cover work by Nisbett on the halo effect that shows if a brand improves its standing in one particular metric (like being funny) it will improve even unrelated charac…

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Interview: Roger Dooley, author of Brainfluence, on the practical marketing lessons from behavioural science 35:43

3M ago35:43

35:43

In this episode we talk with Roger Dooley author of Brainfluence. In a wide-ranging conversation, we start by covering the importance of focusing on making whatever behaviour you want to encourage as easy as possible. Then we move on to the importance of experimentation and how brands can work out which, of the many behavioural biases that have bee…

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How Eleven Madison Park applied the peak-end rule to become the best restaurant in the world 30:40

3M ago30:40

30:40

In this episode we look at the rise of Eleven Madison Park to become the most critically acclaimed restaurant in the world. In particular we focus on their legendary customer service and how they used techniques like the peak-end rule to enhance diner’s memory of the visit. The lessons are relevant for all brands - not just those involved with fine…

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Interview: Sarah Carter, co-author of How Not to Plan, on using behavioural science to improve health and sustainability 1:00:04

3M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

In this episode we sit down with Sarah Carter and discuss how marketers can best use behavioural science. We focus on using behavioural science for good, whether that’s encouraging people to eat veg, take the train or practice safe sex. During a wide-ranging conversation with one of ad land’s brightest luminaries we cover biases from the ostrich ef…

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How Kraft kept their healthier product secret to avoid the problem of expectation assimilation 29:28

3M ago29:28

29:28

In this episode, we look at the behavioral science secrets behind the success of Kraft Mac and Cheese. We focus on two broad areas. First, how they managed to launch a new version of the product (with all the artificial colourings removed) without damaging sales. That’s an impressive achievement, as often if you stress that a product has become hea…

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Interview: Todd Rogers, Harvard psychologist and author of Writing for Busy Readers, on the psychology of great copywriting 36:16

4M ago36:16

36:16

In this episode Richard interviewed Harvard professor Todd Rogers. Todd’s experiments apply behavioral science principles to copywriting to make it more effective. In this discussion we cover Todd’s key findings, such as the proven value of brevity, simple language, and designing for easy navigation. The episode is full of simple tactics that you’l…

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How Pret a Manger harnessed variable rewards to recover from the pandemic 23:03

4M ago23:03

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In this episode, we look at the success of Pret a Manger – especially how they managed to recover so strongly after the pandemic, despite increasing numbers of office workers staying at home. We look at two main biases that they have successfully harnessed: the sunk cost effect and the power of variable rewards…

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Interview: Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, author of Everybody Lies, on how to uncover hidden consumer motivations 49:01

4M ago49:01

49:01

We talk with Seth about how to best understand people's motivations and why direct questioning sometimes fails. We cover ideas like the illusion of effort, the curse of knowledge and how to respond when different datasets give conflicting answers.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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The replication crisis: How to avoid basing your marketing on bogus findings 24:38

4M ago24:38

24:38

In this episode, we discuss the replication crisis. By that we mean, when academics have re-run some behavioural science studies, they have found different results to the original experiment thereby invalidating it. We cover some of the most famous studies that need to be avoided and how you can have confidence in the findings that you’re applying.…

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How to change habitual customer behaviour in the New Year 27:52

5M ago27:52

27:52

In this episode we return to the question of how to break old consumer habits and build new ones. We cover four new studies, each of which has practical implications for brands. We begin by looking at when people are open to changing their behavior and discuss the fresh start effect and the destabilizing effect of life events. We then turn to the b…

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Interview: Phil Barden, author of Decoded, on how to apply neuroscience to marketing 49:09

6M ago49:09

49:09

In this episode MichaelAaron and Richard sit down with Phil Barden, author of Decoded and Managing Director at DECODE Marketing. His excellent book was one of the earliest to look at how ideas from neuroscience and behavioral economics could be used to improve marketing. Phil covers how best in class brands like Apple apply these principles but als…

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The behavioural science behind the perfect gift 29:23

6M ago29:23

29:23

In this episode we look at a range of behavioral science experiments that shed light on effective gift giving. These are useful because our intuition about what receivers want is often off the mark. In particular, we cover experiments showing how spending on others is a better way for givers to boost their own happiness than spending on themselves …

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Interview: Les Binet, co-author of The Long and the Short of It, on the secrets behind effective advertising 59:24

7M ago59:24

59:24

In this episode we talk with Les Binet, co-author of The Long and the Short of it about his research into effective advertising. We discuss some of his best-known findings, such as the value of emotional campaigns. But we also cover some lesser-known areas such as whether wear out is a myth, why music in ads should get more attention and finally wh…

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Get Out the Vote: How behavioral science can boost voter turnout 26:54

7M ago26:54

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In this special episode, we discuss how behavioral science can be used to encourage voter registration and turnaround. We cover well known ideas like social proof including some of the most relevant nuances and how it’s often misused by campaigns for good. We also turn to lesser known research by Bryan on how we label behavior can have a significan…

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How indulgence brands can benefit from moral licensing 19:02

7M ago19:02

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In this episode, we explore how indulgence brands like soft drinks and ice creams can use behavioral science principles. We discuss moral licensing, where people overcompensate in one area after behaving virtuously in another, and how brands like Miller and L'Oreal have applied this insight. Lastly, we examine a study by Read, showing how shoppers …

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Interview: Matt Johnson, author of Blindsight, on the behavioral science lessons of Pret a Manger and Perrier 44:07

8M ago44:07

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We talk with Matt about his favorite practical examples of behavioural science being applied by brands. We cover how Pret a Manger use uncertain rewards to excite customers, how Perrier harnessed the principle of essentialism to launch in the US and why more brands should think about marketing to groups rather than individuals.…

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Interview: Kate Waters, director of client strategy at ITV, on how the AA, Zoe and Spotify use behavioral science 48:10

8M ago48:10

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In this episode, we talk with ad agency founder Kate Waters on how the AA, Zoe and Spotify apply behavioral science. We cover a wide range of principles: from language reframing to social proof, concreteness to choice paralysisAv Consumer Behavior Lab

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How Starbucks used scarcity to create the cult of the Pumpkin Spiced Latte 30:28

9M ago30:28

30:28

In this episode, we uncover how Starbucks turns the Pumpkin Spice Latte into a cult favorite through the power of scarcity.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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How Disney uses the peak-end rule to manage queues and spark joy 26:55

9M ago26:55

26:55

In this episode, we examine how Disney uses behavioral principles to manage queues, process payments and create moments of joy inside their parks.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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Interview: Owain Service, former MD of the UK Behavioural Insights Team, on how to apply psychology in the public sector 45:10

9M ago45:10

45:10

In this episode, we have Owain Service, cofounder and former managing director of the UK's Behavioral Insights Team and former deputy director of the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit, joining us to explore the possibilities of behavioral sciences in other sectors.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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Summer holidays: using nostalgia to increase willingness to pay 36:55

12M ago36:55

36:55

In this episode, we talk about how marketers leverage principles like nostalgia and active commitment to sell targeted experience to customers.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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Football: The Lessons Behind ActionThe marketing lessons from penalty kicks: The lessons behind action bias and fluent devices Bias and Fluent Devices 29:43

12M ago29:43

29:43

In this episode, we examine pre-disposed decisions that prioritzes acting versus maintaining the status quo, due to optics.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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How Liquid Death broke category norms to stand out from the crowd 26:28

1y ago26:28

26:28

In this episode, we take a look at the behavioral principles that empower Liquid Death and it's entry into the American market with a distinctive style.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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Kentucky derby: gambling and the danger of overconfidence 37:17

1y ago37:17

37:17

In this episode, we explore how more data doesn't necessarily mean better results and what alternatives marketers have to successful metric-based outcomes.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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Three biases that promote sustainable behaviour 33:00

1y ago33:00

33:00

In this episode, we take a look at the biases that promote sustainability and how the sustainability movement can be applied to brands.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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How Red Bull used the principle of relativity to shrink their can and grow their sales 16:58

1y ago16:58

16:58

In this episode, we examine the promotional prowess of RedBull from marketing the drink and facing challenges that came with it's unique and 'unwelcome' taste.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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How Chipotle employs the pique effect to generate excitement 17:52

1y ago17:52

17:52

In this episode, we check out Chipotle's data driven marketing campaign and the success that came with it.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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How Costco uses the sunk cost effect to drive repeat purchase 21:54

1y ago21:54

21:54

In this episode, we dive deep into motivations that drive the consumer when it comes to locking in their purchases. Be it the effect of loyalty programs or the theory of sunken costs, Costco has done this to great effect.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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Interview: Tali Sharot, author of The Optimism Bias, on how to create positive consumer expectations 41:14

1y ago41:14

41:14

In this episode, we sit down with Tali Sharot, a neuroscience professor at University College London and M.I.T., to talk about the practical application of cognitive neuroscience.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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Valentine’s Day and why much market research is misleading 22:01

1y ago22:01

22:01

In this episode, we explore the intricate world of Valentine's Day, online dating, and the hidden truths behind survey data, revealing the discrepancies between claimed motivations and actual behaviors through insightful studies and field experiments.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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The Super Bowl: why costly signalling makes messages more effective 27:01

1y ago27:01

27:01

In this episode, we discuss the influence behind Super Bowl ads and how concepts like costly signaling and cultural imprinting help consumers align with brands.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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Interview: Mark Earls, author of Herd, on how to use behavioral economics in business and beyond 47:45

1y ago47:45

47:45

In this episode we chat with award-winning author Mark Earls about concepts such as loss aversion, the false consensus effect, and behavioral science's impact on economics.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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Interview: Phill Agnew, host of the Nudge Podcast, on three ways to tap into consumer psychology 37:13

1y ago37:13

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In this episode we sit down with Phill Agnew, the Senior Product Marketing Manager at Buffer and Host of the Nudge Podcast, to discuss the halo effect, the illusion of labor, and the behavioral science behind special days.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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New Year's Resolution: The power of a public commitment 31:26

1+ y ago31:26

31:26

In this episode we discuss the behavioral science behind New Year's Resolutions, commitments, the motivation to change behavior, and succeeding beyond January 1st.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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ACT and Applied Behavior Analysis with Dr. Tom Szabo 59:19

1+ y ago59:19

59:19

Tom Szabo is a peer-reviewed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) trainer, board certified behavior analyst, and faculty member of Capella University in the masters and doctoral behavior analysis programs. Over the last fifteen years, Tom has focused his practice on teaching people ways to ignite psychological flexibility in their personal lives…

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How UberEats makes picking simpler to scale up sales 25:25

1+ y ago25:25

25:25

In this episode, we discuss the power of menu design in influencing consumer choices, highlighting the importance of avoiding choice paralysis, using tactics like emphasizing popularity, and leveraging price relativity to boost sales.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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How Apple made its benefits more memorable by making them concrete 25:13

1+ y ago25:13

25:13

In this episode, we discuss how Apple successfully utilizes behavioral science principles such as optimal newness, the power of concrete language, and simplicity to drive innovation and create a consistent and memorable brand experience.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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How Got Milk? harnessed loss aversion to win market share 21:48

1+ y ago21:48

21:48

In this episode,we explore the success of the "Got Milk" campaign, which tapped into the power of loss aversion, humor, and the messenger effect by using celebrities to emphasize what people would miss out on if they didn't have milk, ultimately generating over $1 billion in sales for the dairy industry.…

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How De Beers used anchoring to create perhaps the world’s most successful ad 20:37

1+ y ago20:37

20:37

In this episode, we explore the success of De Beers' marketing campaign for diamond engagement rings, highlighting the power of linguistic quirkiness, the influence of anchoring on consumer behavior, and the relevance of behavioral science in shaping even significant purchasing decisions.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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How ‘Don’t Mess With Texas’ achieved success by recognizing ads are a weak force 19:22

1+ y ago19:22

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In this episode, we delve into the Don't Mess With Texas campaign and its remarkable success in reducing litter on Texas highways by 72%, highlighting the power of reframing behaviors to align with existing beliefs and making change easier.Av Consumer Behavior Lab

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