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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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With Deceptive Marketing, the Ends Don’t Justify the Means
![A variety of options of smartphones to choose from- when should companies consider product versioning at various prices?](/sites/default/files/styles/square_160/public/2024-03/iStock-2029742115.jpg.webp?itok=B7koi1cR)
The Dynamics of Optimal Product Pricing
The research of Yale SOM's Soheil Ghili explores the intricacies of price discrimination and product versioning, outlining how understanding consumer preferences can optimize pricing strategy.
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Introducing American Whiskey to New, Younger Demographics
YCCI explores how memories, social occasions, out-of-the-box pairings, and functional merchandise play pivotal roles in engaging diverse new audiences further into whiskey consumption.
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A Roadmap for Strengthening the Field of Consumer Psychology
Though consumer psychology studies how people behave in the market, very little is actually known about what consumers know of and believe about markets.