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Jun 2024
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How adverts use psychology to win you ov...

Phill Agnew
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In the 5 years I’ve spent creating this show, I’ve learnt a lot about advertising. Today, I share six evidence-based principles that are proven to improve any ad. If you want to understand why you buy the things you buy, then tune in.


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