Podcast
Label Me This
Product labels possess hidden powers, as research tied to a court case over Red Bull proves. Guests Aradhna Krishna, Yann Cornil and Christina Perozzi provide insights.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Research
Podcast
Do-Gooders
Many brands are tying themselves to charitable causes in order to win consumer affection, but is it a good business strategy? Author Anne Bahr Thompson and USC marketing professor Adlai Wertman provide insights and answers.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
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Causes
Slacktivism
The recent tragedy of Parkland, Florida is a wake-up call for Americans. However, there's a psychological force working against the cause.
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Podcast
Generations, Part 2
A Millennial and an Xer walk into a room. When they leave, we get a podcast. Listen to the second installment of our two-part series on American generations, featuring an interview with bestselling author Neil Howe.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Research
When Consumers Delegate
Managers learn to delegate, and so do consumers. New research reveals that it can create better satisfaction.
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Podcast
Generations, Part 1
Amidst all the noise about Millennials, Xers and Boomers there's a real theory about generations and their power over business. Bestselling author Neil Howe explains it all for us on the latest podcast.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Podcast
The Pitch
When you're making a pitch, your target knows a lot about your tactics. It's called persuasion knowledge. We interview bestselling author Paul Smith, and researchers Kent Grayson and Mathew Isaac for tips on how to wrangle it and make it work to your advantage.
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Research
How Curiosity Closes Sales
A new study reveals that when consumers are curious they are more likely to indulge themselves.
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Podcast
Sounds Appealing
Sounds is the forgotten spice. In this episode we delve into the way that sound affects perceptions of brands and product experiences. Guests Maxime Goulet, Michael Lowe and Charles Spence provide useful examples.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Culture
More Than a March
The 2018 Women's March caps a year of striking momentum for women in America. But marketers have a lot more work to do to support the cause.
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Podcast
Femvertising
Feminism is making a come-back and marketers have latched on. But do female-forward campaigns achieve their goals? In this episode of the podcast we interview Heather LeFevre, Linda Ong, and Shelley Zalis for answers.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Podcast
Blame it on the Clown
Most marketers shy away from horror experiences because they worry it will be too controversial for their brand. But there's a strong case to be made for the power of fright. In this podcast, we interview filmmaker Matt Kaplan and researcher Lea Dunn to explore the ways that fear can be used by brands to forge a bond with their customers.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018