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How Menu Fonts Secretly Shape What You Order (and Spend!)
Fonts are silent storytellers. They set the tone, evoke emotions, and communicate the restaurant’s personality before you even read a word.
Feb 223 min read
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The Psychological Power of the 'Goal Gradient Effect'
Whether we realize it or not, successful brands have mastered the art of nudging us towards our goals. It's called the goal gradient effect.
Feb 173 min read
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The Deceptive Power of The Decoy Effect
The decoy effect is one of the best known biases violating rational thought. And it has a powerful impact on the decisions we make.
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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The Persuasive Power of Social Proof
Social proof shows up in every aspect of our behavior and decisions. What other people say, think and do are powerful motivators.
Jun 15, 20246 min read
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Neuromarketing: To Buy or Not to Buy
Neuromarketing is in its infancy, but we are learning a lot about unconscious factors that persuade us to buy or not. The right packaging c
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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Restaurant Science: Music and Menus
From the menu to the music to the server, the brain begins tasting the food long before it even reaches the lips.
Jan 30, 20244 min read
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Can't Sleep? Hide the Credit Cards
Have you ever wondered if those late-night infomercials actually work? Neuroscience tells us why we really need those cheesy products.
Nov 2, 20233 min read
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Are You a Victim of the "Costco Effect"?
Have you ever walked into Costco planning to buy just one or two things and walked out with a cart full of stuff you don't need?
Oct 1, 20233 min read
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The Power of Psychological Priming
Do you think retailers have the power to prime your brain? More likely than not, it happened the last time you went to the grocery store.
Oct 1, 20234 min read
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Why Personalized Consumer Experiences are so Sticky
Customers value the experience more than the brand. When that experience is personal, it's more meaningful and memorable.
Apr 27, 20234 min read
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The Multisensory Dining Experience: How the Brain Tastes Food
Eating is one of the most multisensory parts of our day. But, did you know that the brain tastes the food long before it passes the lips?
Mar 31, 20234 min read
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WTF? How Typography Hacks the Brain
Everything we read in in print or online is influenced by the font we see much like music in a film. Typography is what language feels like.
Mar 21, 20233 min read
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The Power of Psychological Anchors
Psychological anchors are powerful influences over our decisions and perceptions. They are everywhere and we rarely even notice them.
Apr 8, 20223 min read
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Sticks and Stones may Break your Bones but Words will Change your Brain
"Words Matter" is more than a catchy tagline. The words we speak, hear, & read physically and chemically change the way the brain functions.
Oct 1, 20213 min read
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The Framing Effect: It's not what you say, it's how you say it
There is a wealth of research that shows how the way information is framed significantly influences our perception of it.
Sep 3, 20204 min read
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Neuromarketing Secrets that Trick us into Spending More
From supermarkets to department stores, retailers employ clever techniques designed to get you to spend more.
Feb 19, 20202 min read
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Brand Rituals that Create Consumer Loyalty
Consumers will spend more for a brand with an associated ritual because they feel like they are getting a premium product.
Jan 4, 20202 min read
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How Retailers Use Music to Influence Spending
Strategic overhead and in-store music can keep customers in-store longer and increase purchase intent.
Dec 22, 20191 min read
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