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One example of how neuromarketing has made use of fMRI is to compare advertising campaigns before releasing them to the general public. In one particular study,
three different ads for the National Cancer Institute’s telephone
hotline were viewed by participants. The ad campaign that elicited the
highest amount of brain activity in a particular region, led to
significantly higher calls to the hotline. This novel approach is a new
avenue for identifying ad campaigns that will genuinely engage the
public.
the product design process, specifically using reward and punishment in
order to make engaging games, and to keep people playing them.
By increasing the reward presented by the game, the action may also
increase the levels of dopamine (a neurotransmitter) within the brain.
This neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure and positive
associations, which can increase the attachment to keep playing.
Game designers are now even hiring psychologists to help with game design, building psychological principles directly into the game mechanics.
Takeaway: Create a pleasurable experience for consumers to keep them attached, and coming back, to the product.
In a famous neuromarketing case, Hyundai used EEG to test their prototypes.
They measured brain activity in response to different design features,
and explored which kind of stimulation was most likely to result in
buying.
From color schemes, layouts, font size and beyond, neuromarketers are
delving into our website preferences. There are now some firm rules of
thumb when it comes to creating websites. For example, using certifications, testimonials and social widgets are sure to draw customers in more than those that don’t.
Another interesting finding is that newer, horizontal style website layouts are less effective than traditionally vertical. This is because reading webpages from the top down engages the brain, and makes viewers more likely to keep on scrolling.
Takeaway: Use science to inform your website design. For 15 additional ways to engage web traffic take a look at this link.
As a result they have been heavily researched, with a new
neuromarketing technique called “Hippocampal Headlines” being coined.
What does this mean? Researchers at University College London found that
when a familiar phrase is slightly altered, our hippocampus is
activated, and our attention is piqued! Many bloggers have used the example of Patron and their marketing slogan “Practice makes Patron” as an example of this.
Takeaway: If you surprise the brain your advertising campaign will be much more effective.
We hope you have enjoyed these examples. If you want to learn more
about neuromarketing, and to see how iMotions can elevate your
neuromarketing research, please feel free to get in touch or download our guide below to see how eye tracking can help you uncover valuable insights.
15 Powerful Examples of Neuromarketing in Action
Neuromarketing is taking the world
by storm and has been utilized by almost every major company and
university in some way or form. Despite such a widespread influence on
the marketing world, many people do not know exactly what neuromarketing
is, or how it can be used effectively. The following articles outlines
15 fascinating examples of neuromarketing in action.
by storm and has been utilized by almost every major company and
university in some way or form. Despite such a widespread influence on
the marketing world, many people do not know exactly what neuromarketing
is, or how it can be used effectively. The following articles outlines
15 fascinating examples of neuromarketing in action.
This blog post has been updated by
popular demand, and has been expanded to give you an even clearer idea
of how neuromarketing research methods, examples, and definition.
popular demand, and has been expanded to give you an even clearer idea
of how neuromarketing research methods, examples, and definition.
1. The Importance of Eye Gaze
It is old news that ads that include
people are much more effective than those that do not. In particular,
images and videos that include babies tend to attract longer and more
focused attention from potential customers. Advertisers have long
attempted to boost sales for baby products using close ups of adorable
baby faces – with the help of eye tracking technology they have identified that this alone is not enough.
people are much more effective than those that do not. In particular,
images and videos that include babies tend to attract longer and more
focused attention from potential customers. Advertisers have long
attempted to boost sales for baby products using close ups of adorable
baby faces – with the help of eye tracking technology they have identified that this alone is not enough.
Researchers discovered that when the
infant looks face on, viewers will be far more focused on the baby’s
face to the detriment of focusing on the ad content. However, if the
infant is directing its gaze at the product or text then the viewer will
in fact focus on the advertising content.
infant looks face on, viewers will be far more focused on the baby’s
face to the detriment of focusing on the ad content. However, if the
infant is directing its gaze at the product or text then the viewer will
in fact focus on the advertising content.
Takeaway: As a result
of such findings advertisers have now taken on board that although baby
faces are popular among consumers, they also make sure that the baby is
looking at what they want the consumer to buy. Read more about the
study here.
of such findings advertisers have now taken on board that although baby
faces are popular among consumers, they also make sure that the baby is
looking at what they want the consumer to buy. Read more about the
study here.
2. Using Effective Packaging
We all know the feeling of being drawn
to particularly striking or attractive packaging. Advertisers have
always known that it’s not always what’s inside that counts, but neuroimaging has managed to take this to a whole new level.
Brands such as Campbell’s and Frito-Lay have used neuroimaging to
reimagine their packaging. In studies, customers were shown packaging
with their responses recorded as positive, negative or neutral. In
addition, they were interviewed extensively in relation to color, text
and imagery.
to particularly striking or attractive packaging. Advertisers have
always known that it’s not always what’s inside that counts, but neuroimaging has managed to take this to a whole new level.
Brands such as Campbell’s and Frito-Lay have used neuroimaging to
reimagine their packaging. In studies, customers were shown packaging
with their responses recorded as positive, negative or neutral. In
addition, they were interviewed extensively in relation to color, text
and imagery.
This research revealed that customers
had a negative response to shiny packaging, but didn’t show a negative
response to packaging when it was matte. Frito-Lay then went on to scrap
the shiny packaging, and move on with the new, matte look.
had a negative response to shiny packaging, but didn’t show a negative
response to packaging when it was matte. Frito-Lay then went on to scrap
the shiny packaging, and move on with the new, matte look.
Takeaway:
Neuromarketing techniques are being employed extensively to redesign
packaging and presentation. To read more about the study above (and some
other interesting studies) check out this link.
Neuromarketing techniques are being employed extensively to redesign
packaging and presentation. To read more about the study above (and some
other interesting studies) check out this link.
3. Color is Key
When selecting colors, bear in mind that
you may be influencing how potential customers feel! Colors can evoke a
wide range of emotions, with studies consistently showing a link
between certain colors and certain emotions.
you may be influencing how potential customers feel! Colors can evoke a
wide range of emotions, with studies consistently showing a link
between certain colors and certain emotions.
Utilizing a color effectively can be a
powerful marketing tool. One of the most infamous examples is Coca
Cola’s ubiquitous use of the color red, but there are many more companies who have also used color to great effect.
Neuromarketing experts specializing in color and advertising have
divided colors into subgroups as a guide to how they may be used
effectively. Cool blues, for example, are the go-to color if you wish to
attract professionals.
powerful marketing tool. One of the most infamous examples is Coca
Cola’s ubiquitous use of the color red, but there are many more companies who have also used color to great effect.
Neuromarketing experts specializing in color and advertising have
divided colors into subgroups as a guide to how they may be used
effectively. Cool blues, for example, are the go-to color if you wish to
attract professionals.
Takeaway: Make sure to
familiarize yourself with how color may be used to influence purchasing
behavior. For a more detailed exploration of color and advertising, check out this article.
familiarize yourself with how color may be used to influence purchasing
behavior. For a more detailed exploration of color and advertising, check out this article.
4. Ad Efficiency
For many years brain imaging was purely
the reserve of the academic or the scientific. Neuromarketing however,
has tapped into the incredible potential of fMRI imaging to grant us
insights into human behavior and consumer habits.
the reserve of the academic or the scientific. Neuromarketing however,
has tapped into the incredible potential of fMRI imaging to grant us
insights into human behavior and consumer habits.
One example of how neuromarketing has made use of fMRI is to compare advertising campaigns before releasing them to the general public. In one particular study,three different ads for the National Cancer Institute’s telephone
hotline were viewed by participants. The ad campaign that elicited the
highest amount of brain activity in a particular region, led to
significantly higher calls to the hotline. This novel approach is a new
avenue for identifying ad campaigns that will genuinely engage the
public.
Takeaway: fMRI has incredible potential for enhancing marketing strategies, increasing engagement and action.
5. Decision Paralysis
Sometimes, consumer behavior research goes against what we may have previously believed. A study by Columbia University
revealed that too many choices may actually be a deterrent for
potential customers. Using different types of setups, they found that
displays containing a wide array of options were less likely to get
customers to stop.
revealed that too many choices may actually be a deterrent for
potential customers. Using different types of setups, they found that
displays containing a wide array of options were less likely to get
customers to stop.
Takeaway: Less is more
and sometimes customers can be overwhelmed by too many choices.
Interested in learning more about decision paralysis and what to do
about it? Take a look at this great article.
and sometimes customers can be overwhelmed by too many choices.
Interested in learning more about decision paralysis and what to do
about it? Take a look at this great article.
6. Evaluating Satisfaction
Emotion Response Analysis (ERA) uses EEG imaging to identify the emotional response an individual has to a product, advertisement etc.
Our level of engagement or emotional
arousal in relation to a product is invaluable to the advertiser. If,
for example, the consumer experiences high levels of frustration in
response to your product then there is evidently an issue with usability
you may wish to address. EEG may be used to evaluate consumer
satisfaction. In one study EEG was used to evaluate satisfaction with a
dermatological treatment. They found that customer satisfaction
correlated with activation in the neural circuits involved in evaluating
facial beauty.
arousal in relation to a product is invaluable to the advertiser. If,
for example, the consumer experiences high levels of frustration in
response to your product then there is evidently an issue with usability
you may wish to address. EEG may be used to evaluate consumer
satisfaction. In one study EEG was used to evaluate satisfaction with a
dermatological treatment. They found that customer satisfaction
correlated with activation in the neural circuits involved in evaluating
facial beauty.
Takeaway: Like fMRI,
EEG can shed light on the most effective ways of advertising (amongst
other uses). If you’re interested in how EEG can be used in conjunction
with iMotions software then check out this link.
EEG can shed light on the most effective ways of advertising (amongst
other uses). If you’re interested in how EEG can be used in conjunction
with iMotions software then check out this link.
7. Loss Aversion
One interesting finding utilized by
neuromarketing is that people really don’t want to lose out! People are
just as worried about what they might lose as what they might gain. For
this reason “buy before it’s gone” strategies are highly effective.
neuromarketing is that people really don’t want to lose out! People are
just as worried about what they might lose as what they might gain. For
this reason “buy before it’s gone” strategies are highly effective.
When the alternative option is posed as a loss, consumers are much more likely to buy.
For this reason, a concept called “framing” is highly important in
neuromarketing. This technique is how advertisers present decisions to
consumers in a way that makes them more likely to splash the cash.
For this reason, a concept called “framing” is highly important in
neuromarketing. This technique is how advertisers present decisions to
consumers in a way that makes them more likely to splash the cash.
Takeaway: Consumers hate to feel they are missing out on a bargain, so make sure to emphasize if they are set to lose out.
8. Anchoring
The first piece of information your
customer receives is highly important. It can be the basis for any
subsequent decision making and set the tone for their purchasing
behavior. Neuroscientists have discovered a flaw in the workings of the
mind, and how it reaches decisions. As individuals, we are rarely able
to evaluate the value of something based on its intrinsic worth, but
instead compare it with the surrounding options.
customer receives is highly important. It can be the basis for any
subsequent decision making and set the tone for their purchasing
behavior. Neuroscientists have discovered a flaw in the workings of the
mind, and how it reaches decisions. As individuals, we are rarely able
to evaluate the value of something based on its intrinsic worth, but
instead compare it with the surrounding options.
A valuable application of neuromarketing
therefore, is to take advantage of this “anchoring effect”. If for
example, you are looking at two hotel rooms which are priced similarly
but one offers a free coffee in the morning, you are much more likely to
go with the free coffee. You will more than likely not explore the
quality of the rooms offered or any detailed features.
therefore, is to take advantage of this “anchoring effect”. If for
example, you are looking at two hotel rooms which are priced similarly
but one offers a free coffee in the morning, you are much more likely to
go with the free coffee. You will more than likely not explore the
quality of the rooms offered or any detailed features.
Advertisers often take advantage of this
when comparing bundle packages or deals against each other. In this
way, we may often find ourselves signing up to contracts or a year- long
commitment.
when comparing bundle packages or deals against each other. In this
way, we may often find ourselves signing up to contracts or a year- long
commitment.
Takeaway: Anchoring can help you swing the deal the right way! This interesting piece highlights how anchoring methods can work for businesses.
9. The Need for Speed
Neuromarketing is useful for detecting
customer trends. Whilst companies often seek to portray a sense of
safety and security, speed and efficiency may be what customers are
after. PayPal discovered this by conducting a study which found that the
promise of convenience activated the brain more than security.
They used this information to convert more shoppers to their online
payment service by emphasizing their speedy payment system.
customer trends. Whilst companies often seek to portray a sense of
safety and security, speed and efficiency may be what customers are
after. PayPal discovered this by conducting a study which found that the
promise of convenience activated the brain more than security.
They used this information to convert more shoppers to their online
payment service by emphasizing their speedy payment system.
Takeaway: Whilst it may
seem like emphasizing the safety and security of a product will win
customers over, you may instead want to get the message across that your
product is fast and efficient!
seem like emphasizing the safety and security of a product will win
customers over, you may instead want to get the message across that your
product is fast and efficient!
10. Revealing Hidden Responses
When testing a new advertisement, Cheetos used focus groups and EEG to evaluate consumer response.
In this particular ad, a woman played a
prank on her friend by filling her white load of laundry with orange
Cheetos. Focus Groups reported a dislike for the ad, however when an EEG
study was ran with the same participants it revealed that they really
liked it! Participants in the focus group were afraid to voice the fact
they found the ad humorous in case other members thought they were
unkind. In this manner, neuromarketing can reveal hidden thoughts and
preferences!
prank on her friend by filling her white load of laundry with orange
Cheetos. Focus Groups reported a dislike for the ad, however when an EEG
study was ran with the same participants it revealed that they really
liked it! Participants in the focus group were afraid to voice the fact
they found the ad humorous in case other members thought they were
unkind. In this manner, neuromarketing can reveal hidden thoughts and
preferences!
Takeaway:
Neuromarketing techniques can reveal hidden responses. To read about
another interesting technique capable of illuminating our thought
processes check out the IAT.
Neuromarketing techniques can reveal hidden responses. To read about
another interesting technique capable of illuminating our thought
processes check out the IAT.
11. Reward and Punishment
Even video game design has started to use psychological principles inthe product design process, specifically using reward and punishment in
order to make engaging games, and to keep people playing them.
By increasing the reward presented by the game, the action may also
increase the levels of dopamine (a neurotransmitter) within the brain.
This neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure and positive
associations, which can increase the attachment to keep playing.
Game designers are now even hiring psychologists to help with game design, building psychological principles directly into the game mechanics.
Takeaway: Create a pleasurable experience for consumers to keep them attached, and coming back, to the product.
12. Prototype Testing
Whilst advertisements are obviously
vital to influencing consumer behavior, the design of products
themselves can also be instrumental.
vital to influencing consumer behavior, the design of products
themselves can also be instrumental.
They measured brain activity in response to different design features,
and explored which kind of stimulation was most likely to result in
buying.
The findings of this study led Hyundai to change the exterior design of the cars themselves!
Takeaway: The growth of neuromarketing has the capability to transform the world we live in.
13. Setting the Right Price
How to price products in a way that
tempts consumers is a long-running and contentious question. We are all
aware that pricing something at $9.99 instead of $10 is an advertising
tactic, but does it work?
tempts consumers is a long-running and contentious question. We are all
aware that pricing something at $9.99 instead of $10 is an advertising
tactic, but does it work?
An array of new findings are shedding light on this age-old question.
One fascinating new piece of information being used by neuromarketers,
is that rounded figures are more likely to work alongside emotional
decision making, whilst more complex figures work better when the
logical brain is engaged. This is because complex numbers make the brain
work harder, perhaps convincing it that the complexly priced product is
the more logical decision.
One fascinating new piece of information being used by neuromarketers,
is that rounded figures are more likely to work alongside emotional
decision making, whilst more complex figures work better when the
logical brain is engaged. This is because complex numbers make the brain
work harder, perhaps convincing it that the complexly priced product is
the more logical decision.
Takeaway: Take the neuromarketing approach to setting your price!
14. Website Layout
Neuromarketing techniques are also being employed to inform how websites are designed.From color schemes, layouts, font size and beyond, neuromarketers are
delving into our website preferences. There are now some firm rules of
thumb when it comes to creating websites. For example, using certifications, testimonials and social widgets are sure to draw customers in more than those that don’t.
Another interesting finding is that newer, horizontal style website layouts are less effective than traditionally vertical. This is because reading webpages from the top down engages the brain, and makes viewers more likely to keep on scrolling.
Takeaway: Use science to inform your website design. For 15 additional ways to engage web traffic take a look at this link.
15. Memorable Headlines
Headlines are one of the first things the viewer sees so obviously they need to stand out and be noticed.As a result they have been heavily researched, with a new
neuromarketing technique called “Hippocampal Headlines” being coined.
What does this mean? Researchers at University College London found that
when a familiar phrase is slightly altered, our hippocampus is
activated, and our attention is piqued! Many bloggers have used the example of Patron and their marketing slogan “Practice makes Patron” as an example of this.
Takeaway: If you surprise the brain your advertising campaign will be much more effective.
We hope you have enjoyed these examples. If you want to learn more
about neuromarketing, and to see how iMotions can elevate your
neuromarketing research, please feel free to get in touch or download our guide below to see how eye tracking can help you uncover valuable insights.
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