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4/5 Barnes & Noble Publication date 2008 Pages 256 Originally published 2008 Page count 256 Genre Non-fiction | 3.7/5 Goodreads Language English Media type Print, Hardcover ISBN 978-0-385-52388-2 Country United States of America | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Buyology truth and lies about why we buy bloomberg
Buyology: Truth and Lies About Why We Buy (2008) is a bestselling book by Martin Lindstrom, in which he analyzes what makes people buy. The author attempts to identify the factors that influence buyers' decisions in a world cluttered with messages such as advertisements, slogans, jingle and celebrity endorsements. Lindstrom, through a study of the human psyche, explains the subconscious mind and its role in deciding what the buyer will buy. Lindstrom debunks some myths about advertising and promotion. Time named Lindstrom as one of the world's 100 most influential people because of his book.
Contents
Content
Buyology is claimed to be a result of the author’s three year neuromarketing study on 2,081 people to identify the effect of brands, logos, commercials, advertisements and products on them. The study was funded by seven corporations, including GlaxoSmithKline, Hakuhodo, Fremantle - and Martin Lindstrom. The study evaluates the effectiveness of logos, product placement and subliminal advertising, the influence of our senses and the correlation between religion and branding.
Reception
The book was a bestseller.