People need trust to form any kind of relationship - even relationships with goods and services. Kristian Aloma tells us more about what this means for your brand. More >
We choose brands of products and services not only to help us express who we are but also to help us define who else we are like – our tribe. Rebeca Arbona writes about brand choice and tribalism. More >
Whatever you believe and whatever you celebrate at this time of year, 'tis the season for one thing, for sure, and that's priming. Kristen Bishop shares some interesting thoughts on shopping, priming, and how it all fits together. More >
Sometimes, to truly understand what's going on with a group of people, asking questions just isn't enough. Stephan Leman explains that that's where ethnography comes in. More >
Why do you love your mother? Oxytocin. Why does Kristian Aloma love his MacBook Pro? Same reason. Does that make sense? Not entirely, but that’s how people are! More >
How do people decide what to buy? Katie Weber shares that it starts with an assessment of value, and scientists have uncovered new insights about where value is determined in the brain. But is knowing that enough? More >
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Whatever you believe and whatever you celebrate at this time of year, 'tis the season for one thing, for sure, and that's priming. Kristen Bishop shares some interesting thoughts on shopping, priming, and how it all fits together. 
