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Sensory Marketing – Strengthening Brand Perception by Appealing to all the Five Senses

Although the notion of appealing to the senses to sell products is not new, it is evident that the future belongs to companies that create more than just products or services. It lies within the grasp of brands that are … Continue reading

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How to Have a Better Online Store

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More small retailers have developed online stores in recent years. The costs are relatively low, there are many easy-to-use templates, and a variety of outsourcers offer Internet services. Nonetheless, some of these…

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Addressing Gender Differences in Online Persuasion Strategies

As we wrote a while back in one of our most popular posts, there has been significant research about differences in online shopping behavior by gender. MindWhat, an analytics firm observes: “Are men from Mars? And women from Venus? Probably … Continue reading

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