Tag: Marketing

Study looks at how consumers achieve self-affirmation when purchasing products

From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: People who feel good about themselves are less likely to choose an attractive product than a functional one, according… Read more »

Study examimes how consumers balance desires for fitting in and conformity when choosing products

From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release: Most consumers want to fit in while still asserting their individuality—and they balance these conflicting desires when choosing products, according to… Read more »

Study looks at positive and negative effects of familiarity with brands

From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Although it is tempting to use the word “we” to make consumers feel like part of the family, people… Read more »

Study suggests ambient background noise has significant effect on consumers, creativity

From the University of Illinois press release: The sound of silence isn’t so golden for consumers, and both marketers and advertisers should take note, says new research from a University… Read more »

Study suggests that behaviour of other customers is as important to brand loyalty as customer service

From the Michigan State University press release: The more other customers look and act like us, the more likely we are to stay loyal to a particular store or product,… Read more »

Study suggests brain responses may help marketers predict people’s decisions

From the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business press release: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is typically used by medical professionals to visualize the internal structures of the human body. By… Read more »