Consumer Behaviour

Do Loyalty Programs Work?

Get ready for another insightful episode of Brandwidth – ‘Big Ideas on Small Business Marketing’! In this episode, we delve into the topic of brand loyalty and loyalty programs with our knowledgeable hosts, Sam McEwin and Dean Millson. They initiate an engaging conversation by discussing the significance of providing superior service to customers in order…

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Can you be strategic about word of mouth?

In this episode we discuss: Word of mouth is always seen as important, but why aren’t we more strategic about it? What is a Talk Trigger? What’s the difference between a USP and a Talk Trigger? Types of Talk Triggers – Talkable Empathy, Talkable Usefulness, Talkable Generosity, Talkable Speed, Talkable Attitude Talk Trigger Criteria – Be Remarkable,…

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Measuring & Leveraging Cognitive Biases for Fun & Profit – The Messy Middle Pt 2

In this episode we discuss: The impact of cognitive biases on purchasing decisions What exactly are category heuristics and why do they matter? Experts vs Acquaintances who do consumers really pay attention to? Why 2 for 1 is better than 50% off, every time Stacking biases and other fun games for marketers Brand preference fragility,…

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The Job to be Done

In this episode we discuss: What job are we ‘hiring’ the products we purchase to perform? The surprising truth behind milkshake purchasing behaviour A better question to ask consumers than “why” they purchased something Are two jobs to be done better than one? Why you should talk to your customers instead of talking about yourself…

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The Messy Middle of Purchase Behaviour

In this episode we discuss: The evolution of consumer buyer journey frameworks Initial consideration vs active evaluation The latest research into active evaluation What exactly is the ‘messy middle’ Exploration and evaluation loops The power of purchasing triggers Is purchase abandonment a bigger issue than cart abandonment? Behavioural biases raise their head again Resources Mentioned…

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