2. • Dr. Robert Cialdini: Professor
Emeritus of Psychology and
Marketing, Arizona State
University.
• He is best known for his 1984
book on persuasion and
marketing, Influence: The
Psychology of Persuasion
4. Scarcity
• How much of something exists
• British airlines discontinued use of Concord
• What is unique
• What do they stand to lose
5. Reciprocity
• People give back what they have received
• Candy with the tip: one mint vs two mints
• Candy with the tip: you are special, here’s more
• Personalized
• Unexpected
6. Authority
• People follow the lead of credible experts
• Display medical diploma
• Uniforms
• Property appraisals and contracts
7. Consistency
• Ask for small commitments that can be made
• Drive safe postcard vs billboard on lawn
• Voluntary, active, public commitments
8. Liking
• Three factors:
• Similarities, compliments, cooperation
• 2 groups, time = money vs. Small talk
• Genuine compliments
• Dale Carnegie
9. Consensus
• Actions and behavior of others influences our
actions
• Towels on floor of hotel room: environmental
benefits vs. awareness of others’ actions
• THIS room