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- Why do our headaches persist after taking a one-cent aspirin but disappear when we take a 50-cent aspirin?
- Why does recalling the Ten Commandments reduce our tendency to lie, even when we couldn't possibly be caught?
- Why do we splurge on a lavish meal but cut coupons to save twenty-five cents on a can of soup?
- Why do we go back for second helpings at the unlimited buffet, even when our stomachs are already
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In this highly informative and entertaining book, the founder of the vibrant new field of evolutionary consumption illuminates the relevance of our biological heritage to our daily lives as consumers. While culture is important, the author shows that innate evolutionary forces deeply influence the foods we eat, the gifts we offer, the cosmetics and clothing styles we choose to make ourselves more attractive to potential mates, and even the cultural...
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2009
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A myth-shattering investigation of the true cost of America's passion for finding a better bargain
From the shuttered factories of the Rust Belt to the strip malls of the Sun Belt-and almost everywhere in between-America has been transformed by its relentless fixation on low price. This pervasive yet little- examined obsession with bargains is arguably the most powerful and devastating market force of our time, having fueled an excess...
From the shuttered factories of the Rust Belt to the strip malls of the Sun Belt-and almost everywhere in between-America has been transformed by its relentless fixation on low price. This pervasive yet little- examined obsession with bargains is arguably the most powerful and devastating market force of our time, having fueled an excess...
5) Marketing to Gen Z: the rules for reaching this vast and very different generation of influencers
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You've only just begun to understand Millennials and know how to market most effectively to them. However, their successors are already right around the corner and promising even bigger challenges for the marketplace. But with bigger challenges come great opportunities, and Marketing to Gen Z wants to help you get ahead of the game when it comes to understanding and reaching this next generation of buyers.
Having internalized the lessons of the Great...
8) Consumer.ology: the market research myth, the truth about consumers and the psychology of shopping
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Nicholas Brealey
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2010
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English
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Explains the folly of using market research to make corporate decisions, describing examples of expensive mistakes made by corporations from General Motors to Mattel, and offers organizations an approach to better understand their customers.
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"The market for green products has expanded rapidly over the last decade, but most consumers need something more to motivate their purchases. Magali A. Delmas and David Colgan offer some of the best and most effective communication techniques for pushing consumers to see the total package in green products -- the "green bundle" that's environmentally friendly, but also offers improved performance, health benefits, savings, and status. Combining insights...
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Kanopy Streaming
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2015.
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English
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A video from ECU’s archive of documentaries and teaching films. This program presents a visual example of a qualitative consumer research report. It was compiled using data collected during the 'Odyssey Downunder' project upon which this series of programs was based. Produced by David Crewes.
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Kanopy Streaming
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2015.
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English
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A video from ECU’s archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this program Professor Russell Belk describes each of the various continuums of observation from: participant to non participant, obtrusive to non obtrusive, clandestine to open and short term to long term. Professor Belk also discusses the advantages and limitations of observation as a means of data collection plus the use of visual elicitation methods. Produced by David Crewes....
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Kanopy Streaming
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2015.
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English
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A video from ECU’s archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this program Professor Belk discusses the mechanics of crafting a good research report and the components required to provide impact. The importance of the research report in relation to field work and analysis is stressed as this is the only component of qualitative consumer research that is seen by the reader. Produced by David Crewes.
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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A video from ECU’s archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this program Professor Melanie Wallendorf describes the preparation required to conduct a field interview, the mechanics of the interview session and the skills needed to guide an interview in the desired direction. Hints are given to encourage the in depth responses necessary for 'thick description'. Produced by David Crewes.
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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A video from ECU’s archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this program Professor Hill describes the procedures to follow in conducting focus groups, the most widely used method of qualitative data collection. Excerpts from a focus group are used to illustrate techniques utilised in conducting this form of research. Produced by David Crewes.
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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A video from ECU’s archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this program Professor Russell Belk describes the concepts of thick description and thick interpretation and strategies available to develop them, the coding of data using the constant comparative method and concludes with hints to assist in the analysis and interpretation of data. Produced by David Crewes.
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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A video from ECU’s archive of documentaries and teaching films. A panel of four consumer research professors discuss the advantages and limitations of quantitative and qualitative research methods. A studio audience then questions the panel on a series of topics including the commercial application of both methods. Produced by David Crewes.
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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A video from ECU’s archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this introductory program Professor Hill describes the scope of qualitative research together with the guiding principles and the specific issues involved in data collection, analysis and writing up of the report. Produced by David Crewes.
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU’s archive of documentaries and teaching films. This program presents a visual example of a qualitative consumer research report. It was compiled using data collected during the 'Odyssey Downunder' project upon which this series of programs was based. Produced by David Crewes.
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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A video from ECU’s archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this episode Professor Ron Hill discusses some of those issues which are constantly raised with regard to qualitative consumer research methods including: subjectivity versus objectivity, scientific integrity, the researcher's presence and ethical considerations. Produced by David Crewes.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU’s archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this program Professor Hill describes the procedures to follow in conducting focus groups, the most widely used method of qualitative data collection. Excerpts from a focus group are used to illustrate techniques utilised in conducting this form of research. Produced by David Crewes.
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