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How Brands Get Into Our Heads & Trip Over Their Own Feet

Marketing

At Aisle Be Damned, we ask what's really driving the choices we make. From consumer behavior and consumer psychology to marketing, consumer culture, and the ever changing artificial intelligence, we dig past the pitch, question the hype and shine a light on what shapes our habits. Discover what we buy, believe & do!

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Sell Me Something

Why Did I Buy That?

Sell Me Something

 Advertising, promotions, pricing, packaging and all the clever little ways brands turn “I’m just looking” into “Apparently I own this now.” From brilliant campaigns to marketing nonsense...

Brand New World

Why Did I Buy That?

Sell Me Something

Logos, rebrands, slogans, loyalty programs and the stories companies tell about themselves. Sometimes a brand becomes part of culture. Sometimes somebody changes the font and calls it a transformation.

Why Did I Buy That?

Why Did I Buy That?

Why Did I Buy That?

Scarcity, social proof, influencers, FOMO, anchoring, subscriptions and the psychological nudges hiding behind the sale sign. We’re following the breadcrumbs from “I don’t need it” to “But it was 40% off!” 

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Critical Consumer Clarity

Deep in The Aisle

At ABD, our goal is to illuminate issues surrounding consumer behavior and delve into the complexities of consumer culture. We challenge behavioral myths and share everyday stories that deserve a deeper look. By leveraging insights from consumer psychology, we separate fact from fiction with a blend of research, humor,

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