Interesting research

Interesting research this week

Interesting research this week. Increasing the number of reasons to buy a product helps to promote utilitarian products more than hedonic products. Taking an oath can increase the probability…

Recommended listening

Recommended listening this week

Recommended listening this week. Midpoint: Body image. Psychological insight: Really interesting discussion with psychologist Linda Papadopoulos about body image and self perception. Seemed to relate in particular to the spotlight…

Recommended reading

Recommended reading this week

Recommended reading this week Think with Google: Brand building Psychological insight: Mark Ritson reflects on Les Binet’s and Peter Field‘s work to point out that emotional connection relates to long-term…

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…