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Media Influence Studies: What You Should Know

Posted on: Tuesday, July 17, 2012, Written by Robert M. Brecht, Ph.D.

Media influence studies appear periodically which purport to tell you which advertising media has the greatest influence on consumers’ purchase decision process. You should be cautious about accepting the results as the Holy Grail… 
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Why Does Marketing Research and Neuromarketing Not Always Agree?

Posted on: Tuesday, May 01, 2012, Written by Robert M. Brecht, Ph.D.

One of the most often used techniques of marketing research can often yield the wrong answers. The new field of Neuromarketing has exposed this flaw. Do you know what it is? 
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Do You Know that Signing Your Name Can Increase Your Shopping Engagement?

Posted on: Tuesday, December 06, 2011, Written by Robert M. Brecht, Ph.D.

New consumer research demonstrates that getting customers to sign their name can influence subsequent shopping behavior in a predictable manner. What can marketing professionals learn from this consumer research?  
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Consumer Marketing: We All Want Choices…or Do We?

Posted on: Tuesday, June 07, 2011, Written by Robert M. Brecht, Ph.D.

Do You Know that offering too many choices can be bad for your brand and your bottom line? 
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Age Demographics and Online Activities: Implications for Online Advertising

Posted on: Tuesday, January 25, 2011, Written by Robert M. Brecht, Ph.D.

Is age one of the demographics that is important to you and your online marketing dollars? If so, then the data from Pew Research will be of interest to you… 
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Brand Positioning Is Creating Positive Predispositions that Drive Sales

Posted on: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, Written by Robert M. Brecht, Ph.D.

Do you know that consumers are more likely to buy what you have to sell if they are already positively predisposed to your brand? You are probably thinking “Duh…I know that!” Then… why don’t you take advantage of this fact to improve your marketing success
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When Do You Use Rational Versus Emotional Advertising Appeals?

Posted on: Tuesday, December 07, 2010, Written by Robert M. Brecht, Ph.D.

Marketing research studies have given us at least some guidance as to when to use rational versus emotional advertising appeals. Do you adhere to what we know? 
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Rational versus Emotional Advertising Appeals: Do You Know When Each is Appropriate?

Posted on: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, Written by Robert M. Brecht, Ph.D.

There is a dichotomy of thought on whether rational or emotional advertising appeals result in increased sales. Research studies indicate that it depends… 
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Social Media: Do You Know the Social Technographics Profile of Your Customers?

Posted on: Tuesday, November 02, 2010, Written by Robert M. Brecht, Ph.D.

I’ve often written about the importance of understanding your customer as you approach any marketing initiative. It all begins with the customer. Analysts at Forrester Research provide another way to understand your target market in planning any social media marketing campaign.  
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Marketing Meets Alice in Wonderland

Posted on: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, Written by Robert M. Brecht, Ph.D.

This is the second in a series of posts on marketing concepts from Alice in Wonderland. Alice and her friends provide a great amount of insight as to the importance of marketing and about doing marketing the right way. If you want to learn more about this subject, read on... 
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