The Marketing Shift
What really drives modern consumers to engage, buy, and stay loyal? Welcome to The Dopamine-Inspired Marketing Shift—a podcast that explores how today’s smartest brands tap into emotional motivation, reward psychology, and tech-powered personalization to stay top of mind in an overstimulated world. From automotive to retail, fashion to food, and tech to wellness—host Tom and trendwatcher Abbey unpack how leading brands trigger dopamine-driven behavior through storytelling, design, innovation, and experience. Each episode dives into real-world case studies, cultural insights, and future-facing trends to help marketers build deeper, more lasting connections with their audiences. Discover how emotional loyalty is built, what the next wave of AI and neurotech means for marketing, and why the future belongs to brands that don’t just sell—but make people feel something. Hosted by Tom, founder of Marketing for Heroes Ideal for: Marketers, brand leaders, innovators, founders, and creatives across all industries looking to unlock the science of consumer connection in the age of information overload.
Episodes

Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Welcome back to The Marketing Shift – Prepared for Anything. I’m Tom, founder of Marketing for Heroes, and this is Episode 2: 'The New Essentials – What’s in the Modern Emergency Kit?' If you missed Episode 1, we talked about why preparedness is becoming the new peace of mind. Today, we're opening the emergency bag to explore what's actually inside—and why each item matters more than you think.

Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Welcome back to The Marketing Shift – Prepared for Anything. I’m Tom, founder of Marketing for Heroes. You’re listening to Episode 3: 'From Fashion to Function – The Rise of Everyday Readiness.' In our last episode, we explored what’s inside a modern emergency kit. Today, we’re looking at how preparedness is evolving into something people actually want to wear—and carry with pride.

Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Welcome back to The Marketing Shift – Prepared for Anything. I’m Tom, founder of Marketing for Heroes, and today we’re diving into Episode 4: 'The New Trust Factor – Brands That Help You Feel Safe.' This one’s big. In a world full of uncertainty, fear, and information overload—consumers are leaning harder than ever into brands they trust.

Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Welcome back to The Marketing Shift – Prepared for Anything. I’m Tom, founder of Marketing for Heroes, and this is Episode 5: 'Marketing the Mind – Emotional Resilience and Mental Wellbeing in Preparedness Culture.' If you’ve been following the series, you know we’ve talked about kits, fashion, and trust. But today, we’re looking inward—at the role of emotional support in a well-prepared life.

Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Welcome back to The Marketing Shift – Prepared for Anything. I’m Tom, founder of Marketing for Heroes, and you’re listening to Episode 6: 'Future-Proofing Your Brand – How to Stay Relevant in a Prepped World.' This is the final episode in our preparedness series, and it’s all about what’s next. How can your brand adapt to a world where resilience, safety, and emotional connection are driving purchase decisions?

6 days ago
6 days ago
Welcome to a brand-new season of The Marketing Shift. I’m Tom, founder of Marketing for Heroes, and today we launch a powerful new series: 'Surviving the Super Inflation Era.' In Episode 1, we’re digging into the big headline—'The Return of Tariffs: What Just Happened?' With me is market researcher Lisa, and trust me—this one’s going to hit every industry hard.

6 days ago
6 days ago
Welcome back to The Marketing Shift – Surviving the Super Inflation Era. I’m Tom, founder of Marketing for Heroes, and this is Episode 2: 'Inflation Nation – How Consumers Are Changing.' In our last episode, Lisa walked us through the global shockwave caused by new tariffs and rising prices. Today, we dive into what that actually means on the ground—for shoppers, spenders, and marketers.

6 days ago
6 days ago
Welcome back to The Marketing Shift – Surviving the Super Inflation Era. I’m Tom, founder of Marketing for Heroes, and this is Episode 3: 'One Crisis, Three Playbooks.' Today, we’re exploring how the global inflation crisis is playing out differently across the US, Europe, and Asia—and what brands in each region can learn from one another.

6 days ago
6 days ago
Welcome back to The Marketing Shift – Surviving the Super Inflation Era. I’m Tom, founder of Marketing for Heroes, and this is Episode 4: 'Inflation-Proof Innovation – Marketing When Margins Disappear.' We’ve talked about global tariffs, consumer behavior, and regional strategies—but now, we’re facing the harshest reality for marketers: how do you survive when you can’t raise prices anymore?

6 days ago
6 days ago
Welcome back to The Marketing Shift – Surviving the Super Inflation Era. I’m Tom, founder of Marketing for Heroes, and this is Episode 5: 'Emotional Economics – How to Sell When People Feel Poor.' We’ve talked pricing, strategy, and innovation—but today, we’re getting personal. Inflation doesn’t just change budgets—it changes how people feel about their identity, security, and spending.