

Bas Wouters
Expert in persuasion and behavioral design, and co-founder and CEO of Cialdini Institute. Author of the book 'Online Influence'.
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Oct 21, 2024 • 39min
Is the “godfather of influence” still relevant?
Bas Wouters, Co-founder and CEO of Cialdini Influence and author of "Online Influence," dives into the timeless relevance of Robert Cialdini's work. They discuss how Cialdini's principles of persuasion apply to modern decision-making and marketing strategies. Wouters highlights the power of reciprocity and social proof in influencing behavior today. His insights on using kindness for promotional support and the impact of societal cues reveal how these age-old tactics are crucial in the digital era. Tune in for practical tips on enhancing online engagement!

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Jun 9, 2025 • 27min
Instagram failed until it made THIS simple change
Join Bas Wouters, an expert in persuasion and behavioral design, as he reveals how Instagram transformed from a struggling app to a digital titan. He discusses the pivotal behavioral science model that ignited its success. Discover how a simple question can skyrocket reviews by 400% and the psychology behind effective prompts that drive engagement. Wouters shares insights on why unique offers enhance perceived value and how curiosity fuels audience interaction, providing invaluable strategies for boosting your online marketing.

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May 19, 2025 • 27min
Learn 7 scientifically-backed marketing tips in 27 minutes
In this engaging discussion, Bas Wouters, author of 'Online Influence' and CEO of the Cialdini Institute, shares his expertise on persuasion in marketing. He reveals how a single word can boost email open rates by over 6% and discusses a tiny reward that led to thousands of 5-star reviews for a café. Listeners will discover why framing messages around potential losses can reduce cancellations and learn practical tactics rooted in behavioral science to enhance online marketing effectiveness.

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Dec 23, 2024 • 25min
I changed one sentence and got 20% more views
Bas Wouters, Co-founder and CEO of the Cialdini Institute and author of Online Influence, discusses the powerful principle of unity in persuasion. He shares insights from a personal experiment showing a 20% increase in engagement through unity messaging. Wouters reveals how shared identities enhance loyalty and influence decision-making. He also highlights a Belgian beer campaign that effectively utilized this principle. The conversation emphasizes the importance of fostering trust and belonging in marketing and communication strategies.

Mar 20, 2026 • 40min
How Marketing Psychology + AI Will Boost Your Results Faster and Easier with Bas Wouters, Founder of the Online Influence Institute | Ep. 402
Bas Wouters, founder of the Online Influence Institute and behavioral design author, applies persuasion science to boost conversions. He discusses how most decisions are emotional, the power of System 1 thinking, and simple tweaks like removing options, shortening copy, and reframing social proof. He also covers using AI to scale behavioral frameworks across marketing.


