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Colleges and universities face some unique marketing challenges in the U.S. With more than 3,000 competitors, attracting the right students takes effort and creativity. Even schools that have no trouble "filling the seats" have important…

The Super Bowl is the biggest day of the year for football fans, and just about as important for neuromarketing companies. The first results of neuromarketing studies from the big game are trickling out, and Innerscope Research observed…

Want to win a signed copy of my new book, Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing? I thought we could have a little fun while we're waiting for the results of the Super Bowl neuromarketing studies to…

The Super Bowl may be the biggest sports event of the year and the biggest advertising event of the year, but it's also the biggest event of the year for neuromarketing companies. With $3 million being spent on every 30 second spot, you…

Are you overlooking a way to personalize your ads that goes far beyond the usual "Dear Roger" salutation? In my recent article, Put Your Customer in the Ad, I mentioned that LinkedIn was using profile pictures for targeted ads. Since…

In my direct mail days, we used personalization whenever possible. Starting a letter with "Dear Roger" instead of "Dear Friend" responds better every time (if the recipient's name is Roger, that is!). A sweepstakes that uses a…

Often, consumers don't buy products because even though they recognize a risk exists, they don't think they will be victims. The belief may be irrational, but they see themselves as invulnerable. So, they don't buy life or disability…

Starbucks knows a thing or two about loyalty. I'm a Gold Card member, and enjoy the free refills as well as the periodic free drinks I accrue by using it. (Green Card members get the refill benefit, but not the free beverage after every…

The first quarter is shaping up as a busy time for neuromarketing speaking gigs - I've booked a few more than usual to publicize my new book, Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing. For those who…