Nudge

Nudge is the UK's #1 marketing podcast, breaking down the hidden psychology behind what we do and why we do it. No BS, just smart, science-backed insights that actually work.

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#7: How the UK government nudges British people

The UK governments contains a team of 60+ behaviour scientists in charge of nudging the country. They tweak HMRC letters, JobCenter scripts and road signs on the M6 all to nudge British people in the right directions. Listen to hear the success they’ve had and what the private sector could learn. Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

Jul 09, 2019•16 min

#6: The psychology behind effective pricing

Did you know that removing a $ sign from a menu increases the amount consumers buy? In this episode I chat to Sybil Yang who explains the psychology behind pricing, how to organise the most effective menus and why charm pricing shouldn’t be ignored. Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

Jun 22, 2019•22 min

#5: The science behind distinctive advertising

There are simple rules that make brands stand out, but most marketers and advertisers dismiss them. In this episode Richard Shotton will explain the science behind distinctive marketing and why so many brands fail to capture our attention. Link to Richard’s book https://www.amazon.com/Choice-Factory-behavioural-biases-influence/dp/085719609X Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

Jun 02, 2019•24 min

#4: How social proof reduces theft and doubles sales

One line of text has helped the UK government save billions in unpaid tax, helped pubs sell 2x more beer and stopped hikers stealing endangered petrified wood. In this episode Steve Martin explains how social proof can dramatically influence consumers and how brands use it to great success. Link to Steve’s book The Small Big: https://www.amazon.com/small-BIG-changes-spark-influence/dp/1455584258 Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

May 15, 2019•17 min

#3: Why marketers want to know your habits

Did you know that companies spend millions trying to discover when customers have kids? In this episode I chat to best-selling author Richard Shotton about the power of habit. He explains how life events encourage purchases, why those aged 49 are more likely to run a marathon and how Sainsbury’s used habitual marketing to generate billions in revenue. Link to Richard’s book https://www.amazon.com/Choice-Factory-behavioural-biases-influence/dp/085719609X Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.n...

Apr 30, 2019•24 min

#2: Five highly effective negotiation tactics

Host Phil Agnew interviews behavioral science expert Steve Martin about improving negotiation skills. They explore key tactics, such as the surprising impact of using precise numbers in offers, how anchoring effects influence perception beyond just price, and the importance of humanizing interactions, especially online. A significant portion delves into the powerful and often underestimated rule of reciprocation, explaining how giving first ethically influences others, backed by classic studies and real-world examples.

Apr 13, 2019•21 min

#1: How music affects what we buy

We know music can make us happy or sad, but did you know it can change the type of wine you buy? In the first episode of Nudge, we chat with Adrian North who has studied how music affects what consumers buy. Listen to learn: How music can change the products we buy. Why ads change narrators to improve product recall, and how a gym used music to keep people working out for longer. Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

Mar 25, 2019•24 min

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