EPISODE · Apr 21, 2021 · 32 MIN
1189: The Brain Science of Branding and Spending Triggers with Leslie Zane
from So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
What compels us to spend on certain brands over others? Guest Leslie Zane runs Triggers Brand Consulting, the first female-founded brand consultancy in the U.S..A Harvard Business School graduate, Leslie is known in the industry for her expertise in applying brain science to branding. She was the first person to include a man in an advertisement for a baby care product. Farnoosh and Leslie discuss the "triggers" that get us to spend on certain products and services over others. Plus, Leslie's advice for women workers in today's rough job market, her own upbringing as the daughter of a Holocaust survivor and the biggest investing mistake she made.Helpful links:Triggers® Brand Consulting – https://triggers.com/Leslie's article in Harvard Business Review - https://hbr.org/2021/02/advertisers-skip-the-platitudes-in-2021 Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What compels us to spend on certain brands over others? Guest Leslie Zane runs Triggers Brand Consulting, the first female-founded brand consultancy in the U.S..A Harvard Business School graduate, Leslie is known in the industry for her expertise in applying brain science to branding. She was the first person to include a man in an advertisement for a baby care product. Farnoosh and Leslie discuss the "triggers" that get us to spend on certain products and services over others. Plus, Leslie's advice for women workers in today's rough job market, her own upbringing as the daughter of a Holocaust survivor and the biggest investing mistake she made.Helpful links:Triggers® Brand Consulting – https://triggers.com/Leslie's article in Harvard Business Review - https://hbr.org/2021/02/advertisers-skip-the-platitudes-in-2021 Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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