Traditionally, American culture has aspired towards the finer things in life, leisure time and luxury goods among them. But increasingly, basking in luxury is no longer top priority for a growing class of consumers. These happiness hunters are looking away from consumer goods and towards a less quantifiable asset: a sense of accomplishment from overcoming […]
I should clarify something before we get started: I’m not talking about your actual haircut, which I’m sure is stylish. Instead, I’m talking about the experience of getting your hair cut—especially your interactions with the person who is doing the cutting. Let me explain. As a CMO and sales executive, I talk to people all […]
It’s time for the business trip to the annual conference, yet again. But this year, you’ve decided to do some comparison shopping to find the best hotel deal and save some money on expenses. Do you choose the stalwart hotel that has served you well in the past or the newly re-named property that was […]
Mobile devices allow shoppers to buy items from anywhere in the world with a single scroll-and-tap. But what happens when users are presented with ads from real-world locations? Are they more likely to buy at those stores over others? A research team took a look at this idea and put the concept of so-called “geotargeting” […]
With the growth of online shopping, a product for every need, whim, or desire is available through easy pay-click-and-ship interfaces. But how do consumers choose one product over another, especially when the product is less of a “need” or more of a “want”? That’s the question tackled by a new research study that examined how […]
