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Behavioral science is a cornerstone of modern marketing practice, but much of what passes itself off as behavioral science is just bs. Good social science gives us the insights and roadmap we need to change behavior, but bad social science just muddies the water and tarnishes the social sciences. As behavior change is a core objective of marketing, getting behavioral science right is crucial. Join... more

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In Breaking the Code's 50th episode, we are joined by our 2025 summer intern, Gabriel Robinson (GR), not to be confused with Gabriel Allen-Cummings (GA). This conversation began because of GR's curiosity about social media being used for self-diagnos... more

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"Ripped From The Headlines" is a new series for Breaking the Code, where Sonika and Gabe react to a news story with a medical anthropology lens. On this edition, they react to Anixa Biosciences' breast cancer vaccine completing phase one of clinical ... more

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Behavioral inertia has become a buzzword in marketing, often associated with the stubborn action (or inaction) of a target audience. As anthropologists, Sonika and Gabe are often approached with the challenge of designing interventions that break ine... more

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Thinking holistically is easy to say, but hard to do, especially when designing strategies to change behavior within a specific role like patient, HCP, or caregiver. In this episode, Sonika and Gabe unpack how they disrupt their own thinking to uncov... more

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Jenny Tsitsopoulos
Medical Anthropology Practice Lead and trends forecaster at Havas
Havas Health & You
Episode: GLP-1 Santa?!: The Cultural Shifts Behind St. Nick's Changing Shape
Eirásmin Lokpez-Cobo
EVP of Brand Strategy and Consumer Insights for República Havas Health, cross-cultural marketing expert and health equity advocate.
República Havas Health
Episode: Equity in Action PART 1: Understanding the Hearts and Minds of Multicultural Patients ft. Eirásmin Lokpez-Cobo
Claire Knapp
CEO of Havas Lynx and accomplished judo and rugby player.
Havas Lynx
Episode: Women, Sports, and Leadership: The Evolution of Female Success ft. Claire Knapp and Denise Melone
Denise Melone
Managing Director at Havas Life San Francisco and accomplished equestrian and tennis player.
Havas Life San Francisco
Episode: Women, Sports, and Leadership: The Evolution of Female Success ft. Claire Knapp and Denise Melone
Matt Zakreski
A clinical psychologist specializing in neurodivergent individuals, including those who are gifted and those with autism and dyslexia.
Episode: Gifted, Neurodivergent, or Nerd: The Highs and Lows of Growing up Tagged as 'Gifted'
Katherine Parsons
Digital marketing expert with 25 years of experience and advocate for neurodiversity
Havas Health & You
Episode: Bridging Minds: Autism, Neurodivergence, and Inclusive Communication in Advertising
Dr. Balogun
World renowned radiation oncologist and assistant professor of radiation oncology
Weill Cornell Medicine
Episode: This is not a Drill: Cervical Cancer is Curable, but Treatment is Often Too Painful to Survive
Eve McDavid
Cervical cancer survivor and global public advocate
Mission Driven Tech
Episode: This is not a Drill: Cervical Cancer is Curable, but Treatment is Often Too Painful to Survive
Dan Weaden
New CEO of Havas Consumer Health with extensive experience in advertising and brand strategy.
Havas Consumer Health
Episode: Ensuring the Customer is Always Right: A Brand's Role in Consumer Health Decisions

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Gabriel Alan Cummings
Co-host and a Medical Anthropology Strategist, focusing on behavioral science and health-related marketing insights.
Sonika Garcia
Co-host and a Medical Anthropology Strategist, specializing in the application of behavioral science in health marketing.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Insight and entertainment combined

    Brad and Sonika bring some great insight and thought to the trends and behaviors in our world. Just a super listen with words and thoughts to bring up at the family dinner table or in deep marketing discussions!

    And Club Penguin!

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    5
    Rooster for real
    United States2 years ago
  • Absolutely wonderful, blessing on the auditory system

    Dr. Davidson breaks everything down, best podcast out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Epicpanda9000
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insights and actionable thoughts on marketing trends and cultural behaviors, finding the content engaging and informative.
The hosts are praised for their ability to break down complex topics and provide relatable discussions that resonate with professionals in the field.

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Ensuring the Customer is Always Right: A Brand's Role in Consumer Health Decisions
Q: What does radical authenticity mean for brands in consumer health?
Radical authenticity means ensuring that brands communicate genuinely and connect emotionally with their audience, moving away from overly polished advertisements to real, relatable content.
Ensuring the Customer is Always Right: A Brand's Role in Consumer Health Decisions
Q: How are consumers reacting to both the opportunity and the burden of making their own health care decisions?
Consumers are feeling both empowered by the choices available to them and burdened by the responsibility to make important health decisions; they often seek validation from peers and professionals.
Bridging Minds: Autism, Neurodivergence, and Inclusive Communication in Advertising
Q: Why do you think the 'Hey Bartender' ad resonated with you?
Katherine connects her lived experiences of being underestimated due to autism, reflecting on the importance of empowerment and capability in advertising for neurodiverse individuals.
Bridging Minds: Autism, Neurodivergence, and Inclusive Communication in Advertising
Q: Katherine, can you talk a little bit about your personal programming and how it relates to neurodiversity?
Katherine explains her unique perspective on social interactions, describing her strategies for coping with social cues and hierarchy through name distinctions and learning patterns of communication over years of experience.
This is not a Drill: Cervical Cancer is Curable, but Treatment is Often Too Painful to Survive
Q: What were the gaps you saw that led to starting Mission Driven Tech?
The primary gap was the high dropout rate among women due to pain and fear associated with current brachytherapy practices.

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A unique blend of behavioral science and marketing is examined throughout the series, focusing on the importance of accurately interpreting social science to better influence behavior. The discussions often revolve around contemporary issues, cultural shifts, and their implications for marketing practices, emphasizing the distinction between meaningful insights and misleading data. By engaging with diverse topics—from health trends and cultural perceptions to leadership and education—the hosts aim to provide their audience with a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes good social science, and how it is essential for effective marketing strategies. Listeners can expect insightful conversations that challenge conventional views and p... more

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