SECOND THOUGHTS

Cadbury’s Gorilla: How a Drum Solo Sold Chocolate

A gorilla. A drum solo. No chocolate. How Cadbury’s unusual ad strategy boosted sales and created one of the UK’s most memorable campaigns.

Cadbury’s Gorilla: How a Drum Solo Sold Chocolate

A gorilla. A drum solo. No chocolate. How Cadbury’s unusual ad strategy boosted sales and created one of the UK’s most memorable campaigns.

“Should’ve Gone to Specsavers”: How a Simple Sl...

How a four-word slogan turned Specsavers into a UK household name, and the power of consistency in marketing.

“Should’ve Gone to Specsavers”: How a Simple Sl...

How a four-word slogan turned Specsavers into a UK household name, and the power of consistency in marketing.

The De Beers Diamond Campaign: How Marketing Ma...

How De Beers convinced the world that love requires a diamond — and the timeless marketing lessons buried in the campaign.

The De Beers Diamond Campaign: How Marketing Ma...

How De Beers convinced the world that love requires a diamond — and the timeless marketing lessons buried in the campaign.

Anchoring: How First Impressions Decide What Cu...

How the first number your customer sees shapes their entire decision, and how to use Anchoring to frame your prices.

Anchoring: How First Impressions Decide What Cu...

How the first number your customer sees shapes their entire decision, and how to use Anchoring to frame your prices.

The Scarcity Effect: Why “Only 3 Left in Stock”...

Why ‘Only 3 left in stock’ is more than just a sales trick; it’s a psychological lever that can boost conversions overnight.

The Scarcity Effect: Why “Only 3 Left in Stock”...

Why ‘Only 3 left in stock’ is more than just a sales trick; it’s a psychological lever that can boost conversions overnight.

The Rise and Fall of Juicero: When High-Tech Me...

How a $700 Wi-Fi juicer became a cautionary tale for over-engineered products and what your business can learn from it.

The Rise and Fall of Juicero: When High-Tech Me...

How a $700 Wi-Fi juicer became a cautionary tale for over-engineered products and what your business can learn from it.