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

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, ...

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 ...

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

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 ...