Psychology in action

Freddo: Anthropomorphism

Freddo: Anthropomorphism. “But Dad, why does this egg have Freddo on it?”  It’s a good question.  Cadbury sell two identical Easter eggs – one with Freddo on it, and another…

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Costa: Real coffee

Costa: Real coffee. “Ask me my three main priorities for Government, and I tell you: education, education and education.”  The words of Tony Blair in 1996, ahead of the 1997…

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The Power of Marketing Psychology: Leveraging Love and Connection for Valentine’s Day Campaigns

Psychology in action

The OG Breakfast

The OG Breakfast. After a boom during the pandemic, sales of cereal fell 4.2% between 2023 and 2024 and dropped 3.6% the year before that, according to Nielsen IQ. Health-conscious…

Psychology in action

Costco: Big trolleys

Costco: Big trolleys If you’ve ever been to Costco, the so-called wholesale retailer, you may have noticed how big the trolleys are. Yes, this has practical benefit, avoiding the need…