The Behaviour Change Agency

Behavioural and data science since 2001

The Behaviour Change Agency is where powerful insights from behavioural and data science meet passionate creativity to stir up sustainable change in customers, employees and citizens.

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African researchers must be full participants in behavioural science research

February 21, 2023
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African researchers must be full participants in behavioural science research

February 21, 2023

Behavioural science involves understanding humans. However, it fails if it develops a limited understanding of humanity - 17% of whom who live in Africa. Africa’s voice must therefore be included in behavioural science research. Collaborations with African researchers should be grounded in respect. Public policy has been experiencing a behavioural renaissance. Policy makers in august bodies such as the World Bank and the United Nations are beginning to recognize that one must understand human behaviour and the context that shapes it to understand how people will react to a policy intervention.

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"BCA understood our aims and objectives from the outset and has developed a smart, creative solution based on thorough research and the latest insights from behavioural science. The result is a custom-built digital portal relevant to the local South African context and designed to accommodate the very specific needs and motivations of the distinct stakeholders in this area."

Sustainable Energy Africa

Megan Euston-Brown, Director
“Their in-depth understanding of our target segments, as well as their knowledge of using behavioural science to build online movements, resulted in a strategy that was unique, innovative and highly impactful. In addition, their impressive commitment to evidence-based solutions, testing and thorough reporting mechanisms, successfully delivered on our mandate.”

South African Breweries

Ms Zoleka Lisa, VP: Corporate Affairs
“We have found BCA to be an agency with a proven track record of developing digital campaigns and solutions that actually deliver meaningful results in shifting behaviour within complex and multi-dimensional areas, hence drawing them in again in an area such as mental health.”

Medscheme

Dr Lungi Nyathi, Managing Executive
“BCA has been instrumental in using behavioural communications to raise our digital profile in order to inform the public and key stakeholders about our activities, as well as mobilise access to educational opportunities for the youth of Mitchell's Plain and surrounds. As a public benefit organisation, it was critically important for us to partner with an agency capable of delivering expert guidance and excellent quality within exacting budgets.”

Mitchell's Plain Bursary and Role Model Trust  

Trevor Manuel, Founding Patron
“The team’s behavioural science approach to digital marketing and communications, coupled with its creativity, attention to detail and insight into the industry, deliver campaigns that are relevant, effective and implemented on budget and on deadline – as well as results that are measurable. From brand design and video to digital communications and print campaigns, projects are always approached with enthusiasm, care and focus.”

Beier Group

Peter Gerbrands, Group Marketing Manager

Our Case Studies

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In 2020 BCA was brought on board to implement a clear and effective multimedia campaign to raise the profile of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) and communicate its content and objectives on a broad scale. Our behaviourally informed approach ensured important Presidency messaging reached the SouthAfrican public on multiple digital platforms.

During the challenging first months of the coronavirus pandemic (March 2020 - October 2020), this resource also became a critical distribution point for COVID-19 information, helping to publicise and amplify vital announcements from President Cyril Ramaphosa. Through simple and salient digital assets and graphics distributed on a variety of government and social channels, BCA was able to reach and engage millions of South Africans and drive life-saving behaviour change.
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Sustainable Energy Africa (SEA)

THE PRESIDENCY - Phased easing of the lockdown

OUR Clients (Past and Present)

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Why is falling for fake news so easy despite all the warnings? Why do we carry high-interest debt even when we have the means to pay it off? Why are there so many browser tabs open on your screen right now even though digital clutter is so stressful?
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At BCA, we mine insights from behavioural research to illuminate what really motivates human actions. Then, we add rigorous data analysis and a range of creative strategies to develop behavioural and communication solutions that improve decision-making and create better outcomes for customers, employees and citizens.

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African researchers must be full participants in behavioural science research

February 21, 2023

Behavioural science involves understanding humans. However, it fails if it develops a limited understanding of humanity - 17% of whom who live in Africa. Africa’s voice must therefore be included in behavioural science research. Collaborations with African researchers should be grounded in respect. Public policy has been experiencing a behavioural renaissance. Policy makers in august bodies such as the World Bank and the United Nations are beginning to recognize that one must understand human behaviour and the context that shapes it to understand how people will react to a policy intervention.

ChatGPT has left-wing bias – study

February 9, 2023

Which politics does ChatGPT stand for? A study shows that AI is on the left side of the political spectrum. The release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT has catapulted the technology of large language models into the public eye. It is already leading to changes in society, for example in the education system: schools and universities are trying to deal with the possibilities of such systems – or ban them.

Report: Food Loss and Waste in Farming

January 31, 2023

Insights from South African farmers: This research lays the groundwork for implementing a behavioural strategy that could reduce the estimated 34,4% of food that is wasted in South Africa. It would also help the country to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030, especially SDG 12.3, which states: “By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses.”

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