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Nikki Leeuwis

Human behavior, where does this come from and how can we influence it? Starting with a bachelor of Psychology in Utrecht, I focussed on Cognitive and Neurobiologic Psychology. I’m now passionate to discover everything there is about the brains and behavior! Besides, I’m sort of allergic to gut-feelings, decisions should be underpinned with data, and that’s what makes neuromarketing the best combination. Using neuro-insights to make marketing better is one of the best practical implications of neuroscientific research. So I’m happy to contribute at ST&T Research and to keep up with the latest insights through New Neuro!

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Advertising

The Variety Perception Effect: Make Your Brand Look Bigger With Smart Casting

Why Your Brain Falls for the Casting Trick In my neighborhood there are two coffee shops. The first serves only white, middle-aged businessmen in suits. The second buzzes with customers of all ages…
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Conversion

The Memory Effect: Why Your Brain Can't Ignore Personalized Messages

Juan's Chocolate Problem and What It Taught Scientists Meet Juan, a young adult with a serious problem with chocolate. When researchers wanted to help him eat healthier, they didn't just tell him "a…
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Strategy

What are the most effective nudges against alcohol, tobacco, and other unhealthy temptations?

“Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world” the words of Mark Twain, an American writer in the late 1800s. “I know because I've done it thousands of times.” In the present day, it’s crystal…
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Research

Unlocking the Power of Neural Signals: Enhancing Market-Level Efficiency of Banner Advertisements

The average internet user is bombarded with a stream of online banners on a daily basis. From promotional offers to brand advertisements, these digital displays attempt to capture our attention while…
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Don’t cry over spilled milk; the wastefulness perception of various beverage packaging

Sustainability is become a more important brand asset with the years. Additionally, the majority of consumers have the intention to pay more for environmentally sustainable packaging (Popovic et al…
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Conversion

How to use nudging to reduce food waste

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in using behavioral economics principles to "nudge" individuals towards making healthier and more sustainable choices. One area where these nudges…
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Strategy

You Won’t Believe This! Click Here To Find Out The Truth About Clickbait

Did you click? Clickbait is a strategy for viral journalism, where the hunt on clicks is accelerating. Powerful and emotional words can make your headline irresistibly clickable, as previous research…
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Strategy

On a personal note... Self-disclosing stories increase listeners’ engagement

For me, personally, when I’m listening to the radio in the morning and the host is telling a personal story, I find myself immersively listening and feeling empathy. However, the moment they talk abo…
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The future of music - and advertising: How brain activity seizes the hit-potential of new music.

Would you have recognized the hit-potential of Dua Lipa before it was cool? Or Drake?  Most probably, you won’t. As you know, there’s a lot of money going round in the music industry. But the questi…
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Live Social Listening as a Measure of Engagement

Social media usage is still rising. In addition to more and more users (321 million new users since 2019), the time spent has increased: we’re spending more than 40 percent of our waking hours online…

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