Nudge
Nudge
Phill Agnew
Six eco-brands using psychology to sell
23 minutes Posted May 12, 2025 at 5:29 am.
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Oatly, Tony’s, Ecosia and more all use behavioural science to persuade you. Today, author and founder Chris Baker explains how. 
You’ll learn about: 
Tony’s viral advent calendar. 
Oatly’s tiny change that transformed the coffee industry. 
Ecosia's smart nudge to keep users hooked. 
And one behavioural science principle Chris used to launch his brand. 
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Baker, C. (2024). Obsolete: How change brands are changing the world. Bloomsbury Business.
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