Slogans Vs Brands: Why One Makes Us Spend More (And One Less)

Monday, September 20, 2010 - 19:49 in Psychology & Sociology

Why does exposure to the name Walmart, a brand typically associated with saving money, reduce subsequent spending, but exposure to the Walmart slogan "Save money. Live better" increase it? ask researchers in a Journal of Consumer Research study.   They delve into a strange facet of consumer behavior: people behave differently when they encounter companies' brands than they do when they encounter their slogans. read more

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