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The Secret Behind Shopping Choices: Unlocking the Mysteries of Consumer Decisions with Author Phil Barden

Neuroscience and behavioral economics reveal the hidden drivers that shape what people actually buy

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By Adam Morrisey · · Adam MorriseyBrand MarketingDecode MarketingPhil Barden
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Neuroscience and behavioral economics reveal the hidden drivers that shape what people actually buy

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Why do consumers gravitate towards certain products? In an era of overwhelming consumer choices and sophisticated marketing techniques, businesses wishing to make a mark must understand the psychology behind consumers’ purchase decisions. The integration of neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics offers powerful tools to understand the subconscious influences on people’s shopping choices.

The integration of neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics offers powerful tools to understand the subconscious influences on people’s shopping choices.

How do companies leverage psychological insights to influence consumers’ shopping choices and sell their products?

In the latest episode of Tuesdays with Morrisey, host Adam Morrisey explores the world of decision sciences with Phil Barden, author of Decoded: The Science Behind Why We Buy. Barden shares fascinating insights on how hidden psychological processes shape consumer behavior.

The episode delves into:

  • The Impact of Psychological Insights: How understanding subconscious processes can lead to better marketing strategies.
  • Case Studies in Marketing: Real-world applications of behavioral insights that have transformed marketing campaigns.
  • The Future of Consumer Psychology: Trends and emerging technologies in the field of consumer psychology.

Phil Barden, who serves as the Managing Director of Decode Marketing UK, is a leading figure in decision sciences. With a rich background in marketing, including key roles at T-Mobile and Unilever, he brings a wealth of industry experience and academic insight. His book Decoded: The Science Behind Why We Buy provides a masterclass on the factors driving our everyday purchasing decisions.

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Adam MorriseyVP Sales & Marketing

Strategic thinker, continuous learner, and connector. Experience working with high growth and established businesses in strategic, financial, managerial, and operational capacities. Track record of excelling amidst ambiguity, across differences and in a variety of industries and environments. Adam is currently Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Shipshape, a rapidly growing start-up out of Austin, TX focused on helping homeowners monitor and maintain the critical systems of their homes through the application of AI and IOT technologies, with the ultimate goal of making homes smart enough to take care of themselves. Shipshape empowers homeowners with powerful data to help them make smarter decisions about their home and connect them to other service providers in the home support industry. In Adam’s role, he seeks win-win outcomes with strategic partners in the service contractor, manufacturer, insurance, real estate, energy, and smart home sectors. Prior to Shipshape, Adam was a Director at Trumont Group, a privately held investment firm with offices in Dallas and Phoenix. Adam attended Miami University (Ohio) and started his career at PwC. In the community, Adam works closely with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Beyond the Ball and Social Venture Partners. In his free time, Adam enjoys reading, writing, traveling and hosting the "Tuesdays with Morrisey" podcast which facilitates conversations with authors, entrepreneurs and thought-leaders.

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Adam Morrisey

VP Sales & Marketing

Strategic thinker, continuous learner, and connector. Experience working with high growth and established businesses in strategic, financial, managerial, and operational capacities. Track record of excelling amidst ambiguity, across differences and in a variety of industries and environments. Adam is currently Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Shipshape, a rapidly growing start-up out of Austin, TX focused on helping homeowners monitor and maintain the critical systems of their homes through the application of AI and IOT technologies, with the ultimate goal of making homes smart enough to take care of themselves. Shipshape empowers homeowners with powerful data to help them make smarter decisions about their home and connect them to other service providers in the home support industry. In Adam’s role, he seeks win-win outcomes with strategic partners in the service contractor, manufacturer, insurance, real estate, energy, and smart home sectors. Prior to Shipshape, Adam was a Director at Trumont Group, a privately held investment firm with offices in Dallas and Phoenix. Adam attended Miami University (Ohio) and started his career at PwC. In the community, Adam works closely with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Beyond the Ball and Social Venture Partners. In his free time, Adam enjoys reading, writing, traveling and hosting the "Tuesdays with Morrisey" podcast which facilitates conversations with authors, entrepreneurs and thought-leaders.

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