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Sound Bites: How sound influences our perception of taste
Does what we hear change how we taste? Science says YES! Flavor perception is multi-sensory. Sound can enhance or diminish what we taste.
Dec 6, 20243 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, 20244 min read
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The Sneaky Influence of the Peak-End Effect in Hospitality
Understanding the power of the peak-end effect empowers hospitality businesses to create memorable guest experiences.
Sep 19, 20244 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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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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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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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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How the Brain Tastes Wine
The simple act of tasting wine is anything but simple. Everything from background music to the sound of the cork pop influence the taste.
Aug 24, 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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