Articles tagged with Marketing Research
A study found that consumers are less likely to buy a product if they believe it has been touched by someone else, with the value of the product being perceived as diminished. The researchers determined that disgust is the underlying reason for this phenomenon, and that its level increases with the perception of touch or use.
A study found that marketing products as remedies can actually increase risky behavior among those who are most at risk. The authors argue that remedy messages can have a boomerang effect on the people they intend to help, creating a serious problem for individuals and society.
The study refutes existing assumptions about inherent meaning in visuals, showing that creative directors and consumers share a similar understanding of white space. The researchers connect this to the minimalist movement and corporate art, highlighting the importance of socially agreed rules of language.
Women are taking control of their feminine health, but many remain embarrassed about discussing sensitive topics. The survey found that one in four women admit to not being honest with their gynecologists about their habits, with specific issues including smoking and exercise.
A Kansas State University marketing professor studied the relationship between product characteristics and consumer behavior in online shopping. He found that a superior website experience enhances customer satisfaction, especially for female consumers who value convenience and organization.
A new study reveals that ads comparing two brands are effective when people use analytical processing, but not as effective when they use imagery processing. The authors found that comparative ads provide explicit comparisons among brands and encourage consumers to compare product characteristics across brands.
Research by Patti Williams and Aimee Drolet found that older adults generally favor emotional appeals, while younger adults prefer more rational messages. This understanding is crucial for marketers seeking to create products and services relevant to the growing older population of consumers.
A new study found that asking consumers to imagine their future experience with a product may decrease purchasing likelihood, especially for those with low imagery abilities. The use of imagery appeals can be detrimental to marketers' bottom lines in certain cases.
Researchers analyze structural constraints in codeswitched advertising to determine what makes a message linguistically correct. The study highlights the significance of grammatical accuracy and provides insights into the rules that govern mixed language marketing.
Researchers found that emotional ads were more effective than informational ads in persuading both highly and non-skeptical consumers. Skeptical consumers responded better to emotional appeals, which bypassed their skepticism filters.
A study published in Journal of Consumer Research found that consumers tend to buy past winners and sell past losers in the stock market, violating the normative rule of buying low and selling high. This bias may make it easier for advertisers to negatively influence consumer decisions.
The human brain employs complex responses for recollection, making it challenging to optimize advertising effectiveness. Research suggests that varying spacing repetitions can strengthen memory traces and improve recall.
Research found that children can recognize and discount self-interested statements by age 7, yet struggle to grasp unintentional biases. By age 11, they better understand situational bias as a possible explanation for what people say.
Research reveals that consumerism is a social practice of identity maintenance and management, driving low-literate individuals to employ coping strategies. The study identifies the importance of developing consumers' confidence and abilities to engage socially when needs are denied or thwarted.
This study examines how consumers respond to visual images in advertising, revealing that subtle properties of ad pictures can significantly impact product impressions. Consistency between picture and ad copy is key to positive consumer perceptions.
A study by Elizabeth Miller and Barbara Kahn found that consumers prefer atypical and unspecific names to common descriptives. The results suggest that color names can impact purchase propensity, with more ambiguous names leading to increased consumer appeal.
A Dartmouth professor studied two US-air drug ads from 1999 to examine how effectively prescription drug ads convey their messages. The study found that de-integrating risk information improved recall of general information and led to a perception of greater informational content, but no increase in knowledge about the drug's risks.
Researchers discovered that yellow-beaked cleaner shrimp perform a specialized dance, the 'rocking dance,' to attract hungry client fish. This signaling allows both species to benefit from non-predatory cleaning interactions.
A study by Fisher and Dubé finds that men exhibit significant emotional responses to ads when alone, contrary to the stereotype of women being more 'emotional'. The research reveals that males are sensitive to specific types of emotions in social environments, leading to profound implications for advertisers approaching male customers.
A recent study found that advertisers who switched from a majority to a minority language (typically English to Spanish) elicited more negative thoughts and lower product evaluations than those switching in reverse. This suggests that consumers perceive minority languages as having less prestige, affecting persuasion.
Researchers found that consumers exhibit two main strategies: goal seekers aim to utilize marketing agents for personal goals, while persuasion sentries guard against unwanted influence. By understanding these consumer behaviors, marketers can develop more effective and personalized approaches.
A new study explores the structural elements that make TV ads funny, finding a dramatic range in perceived humor. Understanding this variation can help marketers adjust their intended messages and improve downstream variables like message credibility and recall.
Research by Susan Jung Grant and colleagues found that consumers process negative messages more slowly than positive ones, focusing on the root of the message rather than the negation. This leads to a specific sequence of processing, where affirmations are elaborated first and then negators are incorporated in judgment.
Research reveals that waiting increases consumption enjoyment for indulgent treats like chocolate, but decreases anticipation for non-pleasurable items. Consumers who wait longer tend to experience more satisfaction upon actual consumption.
Researchers at the University of Warwick analyzed French trade cards to understand consumer habits, social values, and advertising techniques during the 18th century. The study revealed how trade cards seduced people into buying goods by showing beautiful displays and suggesting exclusivity.
A study by Brian Wansink found that adults offered six colored flavors of jellybeans ate 69% more than when the colors were each placed in separate bowls. The perception of variety stimulates how much people consume. Consumers can curb overeating by avoiding multiple bowls of the same food and arranging foods into organized patterns.
The University of Cincinnati researcher explores how the baseball industry's ties to tobacco date back to the 1840s, influencing societal attitudes and advertising strategies. The use of baseball imagery in cigarette ads was a key factor in normalizing smoking among young men.
A study by Purdue University found that consumers are willing to pay a premium for genetically modified foods that provide direct benefits, such as golden rice with enhanced vitamin A content. The research also identified a technique called 'cheap talk' that can help reduce consumer bias in marketing surveys.
Researchers found that consumers' psychological state changes even if their economic state doesn't, with the magnitude of this 'order effect' increasing over time. The study has practical implications for marketers and regulators, who can influence consumer perceptions by altering the sequence of information presentation.
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that tobacco industry youth anti-smoking programs were designed to serve the industry's political aims, rather than reducing smoking rates. The programs aimed to gather information on youth behavior and attitudes to inform marketing strategies.
Researchers have developed an edible film made from strawberry puree, broccoli, oranges, carrots, and other fruits and vegetables. The films can significantly extend the shelf life of fresh-cut produce, such as apples, while keeping them fresh and flavorful.
A new study led by UCSF researchers suggests that prescribing beta-blockers to most people who have had heart attacks could save seven times more years of life than mammography screening over 20 years. The study projects 4,000 lives saved and 3,500 averted heart attacks at a reasonable cost.
The Virginia Tech IREN program will provide fellowships for graduate students in engineering, computer science, economics, and business, focusing on broadband wireless access, mobile internet, and network security. The program aims to make the Internet accessible globally, with the goal of revolutionizing networking.
According to the report, Indiana's forests have expanded significantly since the 1960s, with 85% of timberlands in private ownership. The number of trees has increased to 2 billion, providing habitat and food for wildlife.
A Harvard study challenges conventional wisdom, suggesting that online retailers can charge higher prices due to reduced price competition. The study reveals that consumer loyalty and convenience of the internet enable firms to increase prices, leading to higher profits.
A team of researchers at the University of Toronto has discovered a crucial link between coxsackievirus B and heart failure, identifying the key gene p56Ick as the trigger for this deadly disease. The finding may lead to new treatment strategies and more targeted predictions of who is at risk of developing heart disease.
A new study from the Society of Actuaries found no direct link between managed care plan ratings and enrollment. The researchers suggest that ratings may be valuable in refining the rating process and increasing its usage by consumers, but more research is needed.
Researchers at Princess Margaret Hospital and AMGEN identify the role of T cells in bone destruction characteristic of many inflammatory diseases. The study reveals that T cells produce a substance that triggers bone loss, leading to severe osteoporosis and joint damage.
Research reveals striking increase in CD8 memory cells among HIV-positive teens, highlighting differences between male and female populations. The study provides a foundation for understanding adolescent immunity during HIV infection.
Researchers at Georgia Tech have designed 'Quiet Curtains' that combine audio privacy and aesthetics to reduce nocturnal noise in nursing homes. The high-tech drapes can block unwanted decibels by up to 12 dB, providing a significant improvement in patients' rest and quality of life.
A new study published in Marketing Science suggests that customers may prioritize brand risk over quality when making purchasing decisions. The research findings have important implications for marketing strategies, including the need to consider loyalty customers and potential trial experiences.
A well-controlled scientific study found no positive physical effect beyond moisturizing for 'thigh-reducing' creams. The study showed that applying the creams had no significant difference in upper-leg circumference compared to a lotion not touted as fat-reducing.
The study found that only 7% of D.C. residents and 14% of Delaware residents consider themselves part of the South. In contrast, 84% of Texans and 82% of Virginians identify as Southerners. The results suggest a more nuanced understanding of regional identity.
A new study suggests that consumers who strategically ration their vice purchases, such as buying cigarettes in small packs, end up paying a premium for self-control. This can lead to increased profits for tobacco and other industries. Researchers found that virtue consumers buy larger quantities even with shallow quantity discounts.
A study of 899 home-based workers in nine states found that nearly 59% were male, with the average worker being 44 years old and married. Home-based businesses generated $19.7 billion in annual income, contributing 3% to total personal income.
Researchers tested four types of on-hold music with 71 clients, finding that time spent waiting was generally overestimated. Alternative music emerged as a good choice, as it evoked less polarized reactions and shorter wait times.
Research at Ohio State University found that higher-income consumers are more likely to take advantage of bargain prices on certain products by stocking up and buying less when prices rise. In contrast, lower-income consumers may be less able to afford discounts and instead pay full price.
TOPIC ISLANDS transforms large documents into visualizations and excerpted summaries to recognize themes and facilitate easy understanding. The technology can process multiple pages simultaneously and is applicable to daily needs of individuals and organizations.
A study suggests that advertisers should schedule their commercials for the middle of programs and improve their media plans. The study also recommends that TV stations keep their lengthier breaks away from the beginning and end of shows. By doing so, advertisers can prevent channel surfing and optimize their ad placements.
A Carnegie Mellon University study found that excessive internet use is associated with decreased social involvement, increased depression, and loneliness. The research, which monitored 169 home computer users over time, suggests that the internet can have negative effects on emotional well-being.
A gene knockout mouse study by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Yale researchers establishes the role of Caspase-9 in a specific biochemical pathway resulting in neuronal cell death. This finding suggests that blocking Caspase-9 may be a viable strategy for treating acute and chronic age-related neurological diseases.
The Aviation System Analysis Capability (ASAC) is an integrated suite of models and databases that assesses the impact of new technologies on air transportation efficiency and safety. Developed by Logistics Management Institute, ASAC assists researchers in air traffic management analysis and aircraft technology analysis.
The TRAMAH model has been successfully tested in Maryland, achieving near 100% access to trauma system resources within 30 minutes for severely injured residents. By optimally locating fewer helicopter depots or replacing single trauma centers, the researchers saw significant improvements in response times and coverage.
Researchers recommend strategies to manage queues and waiting lines, including paying bills by mail and avoiding in-person registration. Dr. Richard C. Larson suggests that fair standing queues, such as merging traffic, can help reduce frustration with waiting.
Cincinnati marketing researchers have created a comprehensive test to measure an individual's need for levity, exploring the link between humor, whimsy, and human behavior. The study found that people tend to score high on external-humor, with men perceiving themselves as jokesters more often than women.
A study of physician practices found that counseling smokers to quit was provided in only 16% of office visits in 1991, decreasing over time. Primary care physicians were more likely to counsel smokers or prescribe nicotine replacement than specialists.
A Johns Hopkins Bayview researcher's double-blind study found that potato chips made with olestra don't cause more digestive problems than regular-fat chips. The study of over 1,100 participants suggests that digestive symptoms are common in the general population and that fat substitutes may be a valuable tool for weight management.
The winners, Christine Jacobs, James E. Brownell, Georg Halder, and Mitsuharu Hattori, have made groundbreaking discoveries in bacterial resistance, genetic function regulation, eye development, and brain development research. They will receive $5,000 each plus a grand prize of $20,000.
Researchers have made significant breakthroughs with ZBLAN material, a potential game-changer for optical fiber communications. Made in space, ZBLAN exhibits properties that far exceed current state-of-the-art materials, offering vast potential for applications in fields like medical surgery and temperature monitoring.
Copolymer-1 has been approved by the FDA for treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, demonstrating its ability to reduce attack frequency and minimize negative side effects. The drug works by blocking the immune system's attack on myelin coatings and triggering immune suppressor cells.