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September 27, 2024 Center for Customer Insights Blog

The Misguided Belief that More Is Less

People, by default, believe that a growing population means scarcer resources.

Marketing Insights to Expand into Electric Vehicles: A woman charging her electric vehicle in the comfort of her own home
September 05, 2024 Center for Customer Insights Blog

Marketing Insights to Expand into Electric Vehicles

The Yale Center for Customer Insights (YCCI) explores what drives customer beliefs and barriers around EVs, as the sector gears up for massive growth.

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August 29, 2024 Center for Customer Insights Blog

The New Food Critic: AI-Generated Restaurant Reviews Fool the Best of Us

The popularity of generative AI platforms has made it easy to brew fake reviews. The problem is that customers can’t spot differences between the real and fake ones. 

Understanding Donors
August 14, 2024 Center for Customer Insights Blog

Understanding Donor Behavior: Insights for Increasing Engagement and Charitable Giving

As economic pressures challenge charitable giving, a new YCCI study reveals the critical role of understanding donor motivations to better connect with supporters and drive meaningful contributions.

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July 12, 2024 Center for Customer Insights Blog

Financial Stress Prevents Money Talk Among Romantic Couples

Financially stressed individuals are less likely to discuss money with their romantic partners, according to a new study.

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July 11, 2024 Internship Spotlight Blog

Internship Spotlight: Jordan Greer ’25, Procter & Gamble

For Jordan Greer ’25, participation in the Discovery Projects, an experiential course from the Yale Center for Customer Insights, prepared her to develop comprehensive marketing solutions in her summer internship. 

LPGA Discovery Project Trip 1
June 10, 2024 Center for Customer Insights Blog

A Discovery Project Experience: LPGA Championship

MBA Discovery Project students on the LPGA team got a once in a lifetime opportunity to attend the Chevron Championship of the Ladies Professional Golf Association.

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May 31, 2024 Center for Customer Insights Blog

Clearing Up Costs: Justifying Dynamic Pricing to the Consumer

As dynamic pricing becomes more prevalent, or simply recognized, consumer acceptance hinges on how it's framed. YCCI explores strategies for businesses to justify price changes, emphasizing transparency and perceived fairness.

Yale 2024 InsightsOn Conference in Zhang Auditorium
May 28, 2024 Center for Customer Insights Blog

From Insights to Action: Key Takeaways from YCCI’s 2024 InsightsOn Conference

Discover how YCCI's annual InsightsOn Conference brought together top industry and academic leaders to deliver actionable marketing insights, cutting-edge research, and high-quality networking opportunities.

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May 20, 2024 Center for Customer Insights Blog

With Deceptive Marketing, the Ends Don’t Justify the Means

When it comes to prosocial marketing, how do people judge ethicality? Do we assess organizations differently than we assess each other?