Coen Olde Olthof, founder of alpha.one
Coen Olde Olthof
Founder, Sales & Storytelling

Coen Olde Olthof, Founder, Sales & Storytelling at alpha.one, is a leading expert in attention marketing, advertising, and neuromarketing. His passion for exploring the intersections of technology, cognition, and the subconscious began early in life, driving his career as a renowned marketer and speaker. Coen enjoys sharing his insights on how people are influenced without realizing it, aiming to enhance products, marketing strategies, and daily interactions through a deeper understanding of human behavior.

With a strong background as a former CMO and one of the top 10 marketers in the Netherlands, Coen brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to his work. He excels at making complex concepts accessible and engaging for diverse audiences, using his interactive presentation style to ensure his talks are both informative and memorable. His overarching goal is to help good companies make better decisions by decoding the decision architecture that drives day-to-day consumer choices.

Expertise and Contributions:

Coen's articles delve into the nuances of attention marketing, the intricacies of effective advertising, and the fascinating world of neuromarketing. His work is grounded in his extensive knowledge of artificial intelligence and cognitive psychology, offering readers valuable insights into the subconscious influences on human behavior and how the brain reacts to creative content.  

Professional Recognition and Leadership Roles:  

  • Founder & CEO: Leading a fast-growing consumer neuroscience company to predict market-level outcomes by processing brain data.  
  • Chairman of the I-Com Behavioral Science Council: Leading efforts to integrate behavioral science into modern marketing practices.  
  • Sought-After Speaker: Featured at prestigious events such as TEDx and The Neuromarketing World Forum, where he shares his expertise with global audiences.  
  • Top 10 Marketers in the Netherlands: Recognized for his exceptional contributions to the marketing field during his tenure as a CMO.

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Recent Posts

Infographic titled "Your tracker and lift study disagree" comparing a Brand Tracker result (+0.9 pp, flat line, "Nothing moved") against a Brand Lift study result (+6.1 pp, bar chart, "It worked"), concluding with "Both are right."
Evidence/Science-Based Marketing
The Measurement Paradox: Why Your Brand Tracker and Lift Study Can Disagree

Your brand lift says it worked. Your tracker says nothing moved. Learn why both are right and build a measurement stack that ends the standoff.

Coen Olde Olthof, founder of alpha.one
Coen Olde Olthof
Oct 5, 2026
Digital caliper measuring 4.12 mm next to a surging wave of glowing blue data, media icons, and keywords like scale, views, and expansion.
Evidence/Science-Based Marketing
Les Binet: Efficiency is Killing Brands

Les Binet proves that media scale accounts for 80% of campaign effectiveness, warning that prioritizing short-term ROI over broad reach ruins brands.

Coen Olde Olthof, founder of alpha.one
Coen Olde Olthof
Aug 24, 2026
A picture of Coen Olde Olthof, Martijn Bertisen and Mark Ritson
Creative Effectiveness
Bothism, AI & Marketing Strategy. An interview with Mark Ritson and Martijn Bertisen

Mark Ritson and Google's Martijn Bertisen dismantle marketing's false binaries. Learn why synthetic data, pricing psychology, and strategy drive profit.

Coen Olde Olthof, founder of alpha.one
Coen Olde Olthof
Jul 22, 2026

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