For a variety of commercial entities, art is increasingly seen as a design and experiential tool to set the tone of their brand and create a unique customer experience. Installing art installations (paintings, murals, and sculptures) is not necessarily a new phenomenon for luxury commercial venues like retail stores, restaurants, and hotels. Many of these […]
A new, modern day interpretation of the ancient marketplace is rapidly growing across the United States and the majority are thriving. A marketplace is described as a group of retailers or venders that are congregated in one area to sell a diverse variety of goods and services, mostly from the local community, although others include […]
Narcissism is a rapidly emerging consumer emotion that has the potential of dramatically changing how brands interact with their customers. As Kit Yarrow, a leading consumer psychologist stated, “Narcissistic behavior is a by-product of the evolving psychology of today’s consumer who is more emotional, self-centered, self-righteous, stressed, and quicker to anger.” She goes on […]
While a fan base was once limited to celebrities, sports, and entertainment, brands and products are starting to see them en masse. Apple and Tesla, for example, have huge fan bases where customers will wait in line for hours to purchase the latest iPhone or volunteer to deliver freshly manufactured Model 3s to new customers. […]
A growing number of aging Millennials are discovering smaller communities as a place where they want to raise their families. Their motivation for moving to these less densely populated areas is to seek a better lifestyle for their new families in terms of safety, environment, and a sense of community. The latter is perhaps most […]
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