Buying Attention

From childhood, we're taught that honesty is the best policy. Yet in everyday life, we hedge, soften our words, and leave things unsaid. This week, we talk with psychologist Steven Pinker about why indirect speech is such a fundamental part of human relationships. How long can yo ... Show More

Think about the last time a piece of music stopped you in your tracks, or a novel kept you up late at night. Why do these experiences feel so powerful? Psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt says engagement with the arts can help to regulate our emotions, build resilience, and support lo ... Show More

When we look at the people we love, how clearly do we really see them? This week, we talk with psychologist Edward Lemay about how our fears, desires, and insecurities can shape our perceptions of our partners — sometimes creating the very reality we expect. He explains how we ca ... Show More

<p>Visit us at - https://marketingoclock.com/ Join our Discord Community - http://community.marketingoclock.com/ Description: On this week’s episode of Marketing O’Clock, move over, banks. The social media wars have us beggin for thread(s) - or not. Plus, Microsoft got the join, ... Show More

<p>Have you ever searched for something online, only to find an eerily related series of ads popping up at each website you visit afterward? If so, you've encountered the Brave New World of targeted online advertising. But is it a force for good? For ill? Join the guys and specia ... Show More

This episode we dive into the complicated world of advertising. Is advertising a good thing for society? What does advertising mean for us as individuals? Can you be authentic, and is authenticity what is lacking from advertising? What is the deal with those stupid Change commerc ... Show More

<p>What’s the real cost of constant scrolling? In this episode, we unpack how social media trains your brain to crave short bursts of dopamine, leaving your attention span fragmented and your long-term goals out of reach. Using a powerful personal story and relatable metaphors, w ... Show More

For the FULL story, preorder my memoir “Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything” here: https://bit.ly/semiwelladjusted Every time we scroll, we’re bombarded with ads and sponsored content. Much of this is delivered directly by social media influencers, including child inf ... Show More

Welcome to Nerd Alert, a series of special episodes bridging the gap between marketing academia and practitioners. We’re breaking down highly involved, complex research into plain language and takeaways any marketer can use.<br /><br />In this episode, Elena and Rob explore how a ... Show More

<p>On today&#39;s episode of the podcast, I am sharing a very special episode from the 11-hour livestream I recently did for my new book Day Trading Attention! You will hear me giving actionable advice to creators, businesses, and brands about how they can take their social media ... Show More

<p>Visit us at - https://marketingoclock.com/ Join our Discord Community - http://community.marketingoclock.com/ On this week’s episode of Marketing O’Clock, Meta Ads is glitching out of control! Advertisers might be surprised to see how much they spent on the platform last week ... Show More

<p><span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value= "{"1":2,"2":"Are you being played by the media? Go on a revealing journey through the labyrinth of media manipulation. Discover how sensationalism, fear-mongering, and emotional storytelling are used to distort your perception, esp ... Show More