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Report finds TV sales staying strong in recession
May 27, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Never mind the lousy economy: Flat-panel TVs are still flying off the shelves in the U.S. and Canada.
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Despite some benefit, drug ads can be harmful to your health
Nov 12, 2009 |
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While the debate over prescription drug advertising persists, a new study released online in the American Journal of Public Health offers guidelines for improving drug ads in order to minimize potential harm and maximize ...
Gov't addresses 'robocall' annoyance with new ban
Aug 27, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Americans tired of having their dinners interrupted by phone calls touting car warranties or vacation packages will soon get some relief.
Gender, geography influence floral purchases
Mar 25, 2009 |
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Scientific studies of "consumption value" explore the reasons consumers choose particular products and provide marketers with ways to analyze consumer behavior and influence purchasing. Studying the value of consumption is ...
Hummer owners claim moral high ground to excuse overconsumption
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Sep 21, 2009 |
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Hummer drivers believe they are defending America's frontier lifestyle against anti-American critics, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Consumers respond to lower calorie beverage options
Apr 20, 2009 |
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At Experimental Biology 2009, Dr. Maureen Storey, senior vice president of science policy for the American Beverage Association, today briefed colleagues on her new analysis indicating that consumers of all ages are drinking ...
Organic or local? What's on consumers' minds when it comes to produce?
Sep 04, 2009 |
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The emerging trend toward healthier, fresher foods that are also gentle on the environment presents new dilemmas for conscientious consumers. Marketers tout the attributes of "organic" food, while the "local foods movement" ...
Toyota Not Too Keen On Plug-In Hybrids
May 22, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Toyota is recognized as one of the leaders in hybrid technology, so it may come as a surprise to some that the company is not terribly keen on selling hybrid plug-ins to consumers. Even though ...
Study examines ethical dilemmas of medical tourism
Oct 07, 2009 |
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Medical tourism in Latin America needs to be regulated to protect consumers, according to Université de Montréal researchers. A new study published in the journal Developing World Bioethics argues that Argent ...
Cause marketing: Altruism or greed?
Jun 04, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Companies that join with social causes to sell products not only enhance their image but also improve their bottom line, say University of Michigan researchers.
Study provides additional evidence that potato chips should be eaten in moderation
Feb 13, 2009 |
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A new study published in the March 2009 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition by Marek Naruszewicz and colleagues from Poland suggests that acrylamide from foods may increase the risk of heart disease. Acrylamide has be ...
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