Sensory neuromarketing: the impact of the senses on consumer behavior

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Marto Egido Piqueras

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Introduction: Sensory neuromarketing integrates neuroscience and marketing principles to influence consumer behavior through sensory stimulation. In an overstimulated environment, this discipline aims to capture consumer attention and create emotional connections that drive purchasing decisions. Methodology: A qualitative systematic literature review was conducted, applying inclusion and exclusion criteria to select relevant studies on sensory neuromarketing’s impact. Results: A total of 22 studies were analyzed, showing that multisensory strategies are more effective in physical environments, while digital marketing predominantly relies on single-sense stimulation. Discussion: Several technical barriers, such as the complexity of integrating multiple stimuli, and psychological barriers, including sensory habituation, may reduce the effectiveness of sensory marketing strategies. Conclusions: While sensory neuromarketing presents an innovative and effective approach, its implementation must be adapted to specific contexts to maximize its impact.

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Egido Piqueras, M. (2025). Sensory neuromarketing: the impact of the senses on consumer behavior. Revista De Ciencias De La Comunicación E Información, 30, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.35742/rcci.2025.30.e315
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Marto Egido Piqueras, CEDEU - Centro de Estudios Universitarios

PhD in Law, specializing in Labor Law at CEDEU Center attached to the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos de Madrid and EAE Business School. Law degree number 267/2015, issued by the Ministry of Justice. Member number 3303 of the Bar Association. Journalist number 23600 of the Federation of Associations of Journalists of Spain. Member number 1641 of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Television. Former managing director of a public radio station. Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Spanish Network of Theaters, Auditoriums, Circuits and Festivals of Public Ownership. Ministry of Culture. Assistant to the Production Management, News Area. Antena 3 Televisión, S.A. Head of the Press Department of the Provincial Council of Albacete.

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