Marketing
A groundbreaking study from Queen Mary University of London has unveiled that the soundscapes and music featured in toy commercials play a crucial role in…
Recent Research Reveals the Evolutionary Origins of Conspicuous Spending
It’s often remarked that individuals purchase items they don’t truly need, using money they don’t possess to impress those they scarcely care for. This practice…
The Impact of Self-Donations on Fundraising Success — Creators Who Invest in Their Own Campaigns See Improved Outcomes
Researchers from the City University of New York and the University of Texas at Austin have recently contributed to the Journal of Marketing with a…
In Facebook Advertisements, Users Might Disapprove of ‘Likes’
Scrolling through your Facebook feed, you will likely encounter a barrage of advertisements, each vying for your attention and urging you to click on them.…
Study: Mixed Reactions to Brands Featuring Interracial Couples in Advertisements
A recent study co-authored by a scholar from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who specialises in the intersection of authenticity and aesthetics in branding has…
Children’s Welfare: The Primary Motive Behind Advertising Grievances
Recent research findings show that the well-being of children is frequently mentioned as a crucial factor motivating individuals to lodge formal complaints about advertisements. The…
Permission to Pause: How Bond’s ‘Regressive Nostalgia’ Risks Freezing Its Brand’s Progress
The iconic James Bond film series, known globally for over seven decades, has become a focal point for a study highlighting the concept of ‘regressive…
Political Beliefs Could Shape Gift-Giving Decisions More Than Individual Buying Choices
Research conducted by the University of New Hampshire reveals that while political leanings might not significantly affect everyday purchases for individuals, these affiliations could significantly…
Show and Explain: Uncovering the Inner Mechanisms and Assembly of Your Products
Researchers from the University of New Hampshire, Singapore Management University, and the University at Buffalo have recently published a compelling new study in the Journal…
Reasons Why Employing Brand Nicknames in Marketing Strategies Can Be Problematic
Researchers from Western University, Stockton University, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst co-authored an article in the Journal of Marketing, exploring whether firms benefit from…
Seeking to Boost Sustainable Practices Among Consumers? Develop Prosocial Representatives
A new article in the Journal of Marketing authored by researchers from the University of Kentucky, Arizona State University, and Pennsylvania University sheds light on…
Recent Study Indicates Online Advertisements Have Minimal Effect on Consumer Valuations of Facebook
Policymakers are engaging in an increasingly nuanced debate over the social costs and benefits associated with digital advertising. While advertisements typically generate revenue for platforms…