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The Persuasion Engine: AI-Powered Neuromarketing and Behavioral Science

May 26, 2026 · 19m

Summary

Roger Dooley discusses the rise of "Neuromarketing 2.0," driven by cheaper tools, accessible behavioral science via AI, and AI-driven empathy. He argues that while customer psychology remains unchanged, AI democratizes access to insights previously reserved for large budgets. Dooley advises using AI to critique messages for friction and emotional impact before creation, helping marketers reduce resistance and improve persuasion through better understanding of human behavior.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Total Wine & More Sponsor: Stamps.com Show intro and host welcome The shift: Customers vs. Neuromarketing 2.0 The bottleneck: Access to behavioral science Shift 1: Cheap tools for real insights Shift 2: AI as an on-demand expertise assistant Shift 3: AI-driven empathy and tone Reducing resistance and B2B FOMU Practical exercise: The 3-question audit Conclusion and book promotion
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