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Category: <span>Consumer Behaviour</span>

Spending rises while consumer mood falls—what brands should do
Consumer Behaviour

US Shoppers Spend More but Feel Worse: A Mood Paradox

US consumer sentiment is falling while spending keeps rising. Goldman Sachs points to trust, headlines and institutions—not just income. What it means…

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Zero paid ads, 15,000 racers: a community flywheel
Consumer Behaviour

Zero ads, 15,000 racers: HYROX India’s community flywheel

How HYROX India grew from 1,600 to 15,000 racers with zero paid marketing—and what measurable goals, social proof and community mean for…

3 min read
Why Akasa Elevate bets on status before points redemption
Consumer Behaviour

Akasa Elevate and the Psychology of Airline Loyalty

How Akasa Elevate uses status, flexibility and first-party data to shape Indian flyer loyalty before points redemption goes live.

3 min read
91% of India's Next Gen pay more attention to funny brands
Consumer Behaviour

India’s Next Gen: 91% pay more attention to funny brands

Snapchat and Omnicom's six-country study shows 91% of India's Next Gen pay more attention to funny brands—but forced humour backfires.

3 min read
The psychology behind India's homegrown beauty shift
Consumer Behaviour

Why Indian Shoppers Are Choosing Homegrown Beauty Brands

Affordability is only part of the story. Local relevance, social proof and lower trial risk are reshaping India's beauty basket.

3 min read
Jamai Premium, Shagun Pricing and India’s Buying Code
Consumer Behaviour

Jamai Premium, Shagun Pricing and India’s Buying Code

Bharat Lab and Rediffusion map everyday Indian habits—bargaining, festive buying, kitty parties—into a consumer behaviour playbook brands can test.

3 min read
The viewership dip isn’t a demand collapse
Consumer Behaviour

What F1’s Apple TV Dip Teaches Brands About Demand Signals

F1’s U.S. viewership fell sharply after moving to Apple TV, but attendance and engagement rose. Here’s how to read the demand behind…

3 min read
TikTok Shop’s 94% live luxury resale shift
Consumer Behaviour

Why 94% of TikTok Shop’s Luxury Resale Sales Are Live

TikTok Shop says 94% of U.S. luxury resale revenue now comes from livestreams. The psychology: live trust, social proof and community.

3 min read
Why Gen Z buys health cover but skips term insurance
Consumer Behaviour

Why Gen Z Buys Health Insurance But Skips Term Plans

Policybazaar data shows 61% of Gen Z have bought or considered health insurance, but only 19% term. What the psychology behind the…

3 min read
The Agency Shift: Why Consumers Demand More Control
Consumer Behaviour

Why Consumers Are Fighting Back Against Lost Agency

From surveillance pricing to AI comparison tools, consumers are demanding more control. Here's how brands can return agency and win trust.

3 min read
Why Blockbuster Ads Are Losing Recall Today
Consumer Behaviour

Why Gen Z Can’t Recall Ads: The Psychology Behind the Shift

TV's share of ad spends fell from 39.2% to about 21%, digital rose to 44%+. What the shift means for brand recall,…

2 min read
Why Mouthfeel Is Becoming a Purchase Driver
Consumer Behaviour

Why Mouthfeel Is Becoming Marketing’s Quiet Superpower

The food industry is learning that texture can drive purchase as much as taste. Here’s how crunch, chew and creaminess shape buying…

3 min read