Category Archives: Consumer Insights
Defining “Black” in the Ivy League
Ok, it’s been race week here at Born Curious. I’ve just read another thought-provoker – this one on the native Black versus immigrant Black segments of American society. Check out the full article here from The Huffington Post Barack Obama
Defining “Black” in the Ivy League
Ok, it’s been race week here at Born Curious. I’ve just read another thought-provoker – this one on the native Black versus immigrant Black segments of American society. Check out the full article here from The Huffington Post Barack Obama
Menu Psychology
The excerpt below is from a Baltimore Sun blog “Consuming Interest” on how and why some items are placed in certain spots on a menu. Basically, our eyes rest at certain points, the human desire to not seem “too cheap”
Menu Psychology
The excerpt below is from a Baltimore Sun blog “Consuming Interest” on how and why some items are placed in certain spots on a menu. Basically, our eyes rest at certain points, the human desire to not seem “too cheap”
Postracial America
A compendium of articles published this week on the topic of “postracial” America provide a range of suggestions, opinions and research data. From CultureLab, posting after the Ypulse Urban/Multicultural Conference: Yes, Multicultural and inclusion are now more relevant than ever,
Postracial America
A compendium of articles published this week on the topic of “postracial” America provide a range of suggestions, opinions and research data. From CultureLab, posting after the Ypulse Urban/Multicultural Conference: Yes, Multicultural and inclusion are now more relevant than ever,
Drugstore Beauty Cowboys
I’ve been thinking a lot these days about recently acquired consumer spending habits, how many of them will stick beyond the immediate crisis, and most of all, what sort of psychological impact this will have on young consumers as they
Drugstore Beauty Cowboys
I’ve been thinking a lot these days about recently acquired consumer spending habits, how many of them will stick beyond the immediate crisis, and most of all, what sort of psychological impact this will have on young consumers as they
Young American Women’s Role Models
I think a campaign led by our First Lady and Tyra Banks could accomplish just about anything. Add Angelina to the mix and the effects could be felt to Uranus (poor Pluto.) My real point here is that these women
Young American Women’s Role Models
I think a campaign led by our First Lady and Tyra Banks could accomplish just about anything. Add Angelina to the mix and the effects could be felt to Uranus (poor Pluto.) My real point here is that these women
Thoughts on ‘For Sotomayor and Thomas, Paths Diverge at Race’
This story ran on the front page of the New York Times a couple of days ago. As I read it on the subway, I was struck by what I felt was missing. I waited a day or so and
Thoughts on ‘For Sotomayor and Thomas, Paths Diverge at Race’
This story ran on the front page of the New York Times a couple of days ago. As I read it on the subway, I was struck by what I felt was missing. I waited a day or so and
The World of Beauty, Online
You already knew this in your gut but here are some numbers to help you talk the talk…. Women do their research and share their opinions with others Nearly 41% of adult Internet users worldwide have reviewed a cosmetics product
The World of Beauty, Online
You already knew this in your gut but here are some numbers to help you talk the talk…. Women do their research and share their opinions with others Nearly 41% of adult Internet users worldwide have reviewed a cosmetics product
The Year of the Gardener and Home Cook
If you grow it and cook it, they will eat it…and like it. (Fingers crossed) Plans to Garden Continue to Grow – it’s not only Michelle Obama out there in the dirt A confluence of factors including the economy, food
The Year of the Gardener and Home Cook
If you grow it and cook it, they will eat it…and like it. (Fingers crossed) Plans to Garden Continue to Grow – it’s not only Michelle Obama out there in the dirt A confluence of factors including the economy, food
iPhone, Meet Big Pharma
Some of those cool convergence Star Trek moments are beginning to happen. Your iPhone will soon be a means to keep tabs on your glucose level, blood pressure or other health concerns. Consumers’ desire for this kind of information and
iPhone, Meet Big Pharma
Some of those cool convergence Star Trek moments are beginning to happen. Your iPhone will soon be a means to keep tabs on your glucose level, blood pressure or other health concerns. Consumers’ desire for this kind of information and
Tsunami of Stuff
As I have had two conversations in as many days about starting up a business/non-profit that benefits the local community and the environment, I found this article in the Christian Science Monitor inspiring. I think this is a perfect marriage
Tsunami of Stuff
As I have had two conversations in as many days about starting up a business/non-profit that benefits the local community and the environment, I found this article in the Christian Science Monitor inspiring. I think this is a perfect marriage
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