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It's axiomatic that you find out how good a business really is when it has already screwed up once; the speed and nature of the fix show the firm's true nature. After shipping you the wrong item, do they just offer to refund your return…

Late-night infomercials and commercials often promote subjects like buying real-estate with no money down and other get-rich quick schemes. While these promotions are broadcast in the wee hours because air time is cheaper and more…

It's no surprise that most of us will adjust our own expressed views to those around us. If your friends are raving about the meal you all just ate, you might tend to go with the flow rather than being the solo critic. Perhaps you…

An interesting experiment in Sweden shows that behavior can be modified by nothing more than the introduction of "fun." Adding the piano-key musical steps dramatically increased use of the stairs. This experiment is part of a…

Back in 2009, we reported on what seemed to be a secret neuromarketing lab in Austin operated by Disney. As much as we hear about neuro-cinema and neuro-enhanced movies, it seems that Disney's goal is more prosaic: determining which…

Compelling, emotion-rich adjectives can give bland copy a major boost in effectiveness. (Just like the start of that sentence!) I was reminded of this while viewing a Panera menu. Which do you think sounds more appealing: Ham,…

Here's more evidence that inanimate objects can spark human emotions... In Japan, testing of a robot baby called "Babyloid" has been completed and commercial production is set to begin. The purpose of the baby-bots is to engage the…

Every merchant seems to have a loyalty program these days. It makes sense to reward customers for their patronage and encourage even greater frequency. But, it appears there's one kind of loyalty reward that may be more effective.…

Review: Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five Want to make your baby a genius? There's good news and bad news. The bad news: virtually all of the commercial products that claim to boost your…

If the workers who built the Pyramids were paid wages, undoubtedly nearby vendors knew when to exert maximum effort: payday. A person with a fresh supply of money is far more likely to spend liberally than one who's nearly tapped out.…