Holiday music has a sneaky way of making us open our wallets a little wider. According to science, retail therapy is a thing.

The decoy effect is one of the best known biases violating rational thought. And it has a powerful impact on the decisions we make.

Understanding the power of the peak-end effect empowers hospitality businesses to create memorable guest experiences.

Social proof shows up in every aspect of our behavior and decisions. What other people say, think and do are powerful motivators.

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

Have you ever wondered if those late-night infomercials actually work? Neuroscience tells us why we really need those cheesy products.

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?

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.

Customers value the experience more than the brand. When that experience is personal, it's more meaningful and memorable.

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?

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.

Psychological anchors are powerful influences over our decisions and perceptions. They are everywhere and we rarely even notice them.

From the menu to the music to the server, the brain begins tasting the food long before it even reaches the lips.

"Words Matter" is more than a catchy tagline. The words we speak, hear, & read physically and chemically change the way the brain functions.

There is a wealth of research that shows how the way information is framed significantly influences our perception of it.

From supermarkets to department stores, retailers employ clever techniques designed to get you to spend more.

Consumers will spend more for a brand with an associated ritual because they feel like they are getting a premium product.

Strategic overhead and in-store music can keep customers in-store longer and increase purchase intent.