Neuromarketing: What the Human Brain Means to Your Campaign

CMO Magazine, October 27, 2009 — The rise of loyalty marketing and consumers shifting to online media has put increasing pressure on traditional ad agencies and broadcasters to deliver measurable ROI to clients.

Advertisers who see consumers TiVo-ing through television ads and downloading their favorite shows for free are demanding real accountability. One of the most compelling arguments for loyalty and database marketing is that you can understand what you get in return for your investment. Agencies and broadcasters are searching frantically for ways to provide that same level of measurable return

Neuromarketing Hope and Hype: 5 Brands Conducting Brain Research

Fast Company, September 15, 2009 — Even before the age of Mad Men marketers have been trying to tap into the human subconsciousness to influence consumers to buy their products.

But over the last decade or so, as the fields of neuroscience and marketing science (as some like to call it) have evolved, the area of Neuromarketing has emerged. Today more companies are investing in the technology and studies. Neuromarketing blogs (Roger Dooley) and books (Buyology ) are being accorded more attention and legitimacy.

You May Love the Logo, but It's a Dying Breed†

More-Subtle Images Pack Bigger Punch, Says Neuromarketing Study

Advertising Age, December 1, 2008 — As we are exposed to millions of messages in our lifetimes, does the logo retain its magic? Or are we caught up in a format that once worked but is out of date?

Why 'Idol' Works for Coke -- but Not for Ford†

Neuromarketing Study Suggests Carmaker Made a $26M Mistake by Failing to Establish a Purpose for Its Presence

Advertising Age, November 17, 2008 — Season after season, three brands — Coca-Cola, Ford and AT&T (formerly Cingular) — have been the proud sponsors of "American Idol," the biggest TV success in history. The reported $26 million-a-pop sponsorships are arguably some of the most valuable in North America, which explains why the sponsors have been just as loyal as the audience. But when Simon Cowell sips out of his Coca-Cola cup, Randy Jackson comments on the latest Ford and Paula Abdul encourages everyone to cast a vote using AT&T, does it work? Quantitative and qualitative statistics say it does, but does a couch shaped like a Coke bottle really make people consume more cola? We were able to find the answer in only one way: by understanding what really goes on in our subconscious.