Explore how game mechanics can motivate customers and employees alike. Learn the principles behind gamification and how to apply them to boost engagement, loyalty, and business growth.

Keywords: gamification marketing, entrepreneurship behavioral economics, customer engagement strategies, business growth tactics, motivation psychology

Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast | Understanding how we as humans make decisions is an important part of marketing. Behavioral economics is the study of decision-making and can give keen insight into buyer behavior and help to shape your marketing mix. Marketers can tap into Behavioral Economics to create environments that nudge people towards their products and services, to conduct better market research and analyze their marketing mix.

Sandra Thomas-Comenole | Host | Marketing professional with over 15 years of experience leading marketing and sales teams and a rigorously quantitative Master’s degree in economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

In this teaser episode of Season 10 of the Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast, we take a look back at Season 7, where we focused on entrepreneurship and how behavioral economics can drive smarter, faster business growth.

We spotlight the fan-favorite episode: Level Up Your Business: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness the Power of Gamification. It’s packed with insights on how game mechanics like rewards, points, and progress tracking can supercharge customer engagement, motivate employees, and make your business more fun and effective.

Then, we preview a brand-new companion episode: Building Loyalty Programs with Gamification: From Points to Progress Bars — a deeper dive into turning traditional loyalty systems into engaging, behaviorally driven experiences. You’ll discover how progress bars, badges, and surprise rewards tap into powerful psychological triggers that increase retention and brand love.

Whether you're a founder, marketer, or growth strategist, this pairing is your blueprint for turning behavior into brand loyalty.

Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast | Understanding how we as humans make decisions is an important part of marketing. Behavioral economics is the study of decision-making and can give keen insight into buyer behavior and help to shape your marketing mix. Marketers can tap into Behavioral Economics to create environments that nudge people towards their products and services, to conduct better market research and analyze their marketing mix.

Sandra Thomas-Comenole | Host | Marketing professional with over 15 years of experience leading marketing and sales teams and a rigorously quantitative Master’s degree in economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Why do consumers trust influencers more than traditional ads? It’s not just about popularity — it’s about psychology.

In this episode of Behavioral Economics in Marketing, we unpack the behavioral science that makes influencer marketing so effective. From social proof and authority bias to narrative transportation and parasocial relationships, we explore how influencers build trust, shape buying decisions, and convert followers into customers. You’ll learn the cognitive triggers that drive this multi-billion-dollar industry — and how to use them to elevate your own brand.

We also break down the influencer landscape, from mega to nano, and offer tactical advice for identifying, approaching, and collaborating with the right creators for your campaign. Whether you’re looking to drive awareness or deepen loyalty, understanding the why behind influencer impact is your unfair advantage.

Key themes: influencer tiers, trust signals, behavioral triggers, content strategy, social proof, endorsements, campaign design, community-building.

Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast | Understanding how we as humans make decisions is an important part of marketing. Behavioral economics is the study of decision-making and can give keen insight into buyer behavior and help to shape your marketing mix. Marketers can tap into Behavioral Economics to create environments that nudge people towards their products and services, to conduct better market research and analyze their marketing mix.

Sandra Thomas-Comenole | Host | Marketing professional with over 15 years of experience leading marketing and sales teams and a rigorously quantitative Master’s degree in economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.