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New Speaker Video

Here's a new video (trailer-length) filmed at a recent AUSOME online marketing event in Austin. The event had a record number of registrations and attendees. I've spoken to larger audiences in bigger venues, but nobody is more engaged…

Put Your Customer in the Ad!

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…

Neuromarketing on WebProNews

This video interview is sort of an introduction to neuromarketing. It was filmed at Pubcon 2010, where I did a spotlight session focused on neuro web design. More WebProNews Videos WebProNews did a nice job of enhancing the…

Bad Association: Video Overlay Fail

This YellowPages.com video overlay ad at Ustream TV and the Austin-American Statesman isn't likely to develop an urge for Austin Travel among its viewers, as it is superimposed on a live feed from the smoking building after a plane…

Pain, Fear, and Vicarious Learning

Why do people react with fear when they see a snake, even though they have never been bitten by a snake or even had much contact with the reptiles? New research shows that the same areas of the brain that react to a personal experience…