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James Forr

The other -ology

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We often think about the psychological roots of qualitative market research, but is that frame too narrow?Mark Bibbert, from the German research agency Q | Agentur für Forschung, has posted…
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Risky Business

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Unsplash/The BlowUp We love the black market—or, at least, our brains do.A new study in the Journal of Marketing Research suggests that, all else being equal, people think illegal products…
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Old brands, new looks

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Credit: Ford Two legendary brands have shifted their marketing to better appeal to Gen Z.Ford has launched its first global brand campaign since 2012.  It is called “Ready, Set, Ford.”  It is more overtly…
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Nature can kill

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The outdoor apparel and gear brand Columbia Sportswear recently launched a new campaign titled “Engineered for Whatever” in a calculated effort to shift brand perception and stand out in a very monochromatic…
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