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Shopper behavior is fundamentally different during the holidays. Marketers can't rely on the same data and algorithms that they leverage at other times of the year. If brands don't adjust to holiday shopping behavior, it could cost them big. more![The Most Annoying Types of People on the Internet [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/191127-chart-lg.jpg)
Internet users say multi-level marketers are the third-most annoying type of people online, after trolls and racists, according to research from WhoIsHostingThis.com. more
For 20+ years, shoppers have bought stuff online. But people don't just buy, they also like to shop—reveling in the experience of discovery. And they have now begun to extend that shopping behavior online. Brands need to capitalize on this shift—because it's the inevitable future of e-commerce. more
Consumers, especially Millennial consumers, are expected to spend more on gifts this holiday season compared with last holiday season, according to recent research from OpenX and The Harris Poll. more![Halloween by the Numbers: 2019 Statistics for Marketers [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/191029-infographic-lg.jpg)
Americans by the millions are in the midst of buying candy, costumes, and home and yard decorations in preparation for Halloween this week. For e-commerce considerations, trends, costume preferences, and sales and marketing tips, check out this infographic. more![Trust and Privacy: Reaching Today's Connected Customers [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/191016-chart-lg.jpg)
Although most consumers are willing to share personal data to receive personalized experiences in return, many are wary about how well their privacy is guarded, according to recent research from Selligent. more![How In-Store Music Affects the Retail Experience [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/190924-chart-lg.jpg)
Consumers' attitudes toward the music being played in retail stores vary widely depending on the genre of music as well as the volume, according to recent research from Cloud Cover Music. more![The Psychology of Status Purchases [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/190917-infographic-lg.jpg)
Human beings, your customers included, are concerned about their status in society—and have been for as long as societies have existed. That's because much of status-seeking is instinctual. In modern consumer societies, that instinct expresses itself in some interesting ways. more
Most B2B buyers say they want to hear from sales reps when products have complex configurations, when purchases have specific terms, when there are pricing specials, and when trying to learn about new offerings, according to recent research from PROS. more
The brands that consumers find most reputable tend to come across as risk-taking, friendly, uncompromising, trustworthy, and orderly, according to research from TrustPilot. more![What Shoppers Want: Customization, Coupons, Digital [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/190820-infographic-lg.jpg)
Shoppers today are driven by the use of coupons, the ability to customize their shopping experience, and the ability to make purchases digitally. Check out findings from the annual "Promotions Industry Analysis." more
Consumers are buying fewer things, purchasing more big-ticket items online, and continuing to shop primarily in-store for everyday products, such as groceries, according to recent research from Walker Sands. more![Back-to-School 2019 Spend Trends [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/190808-chart-lg.jpg)
Families in the United States are expected to spend more on back-to-school shopping this year compared with last year, according to recent research from the National Retail Federation (NRF). more
Most people say they feel frustrated when they encounter AI-powered communication options from brands and are not able to talk to a human, according to recent research from Invoca and The Harris Poll. more
The most popular time to read emails in the United States is in the morning, with opens peaking between 10 AM and 11 AM, according to recent research from Litmus. more![What People Buy In-Store vs. Online [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/190723-chart-lg.jpg)
Consumers tend to shop in store for what they "need" and online for what they "want," according to recent research from Signs.com. more
Word-of-mouth recommendations remain the top way consumers discover new retail brands, according to recent research from Yes Marketing. more![How Connected Devices Are Reshaping Consumer Behavior in 2019 [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/190710-infographic-lg.jpg)
Consumer behavior is continually evolving, both adapting to and influencing our permanently connected world. How can marketers—and, more broadly, businesses—keep up with the pace of change and evolving consumer behavior? more![The Summer Road Trip in 2019: Mobile and Social Trends [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/190627-charts-lg.jpg)
Mobile devices have become integral to the summer road trip experience for many people, according to recent research from AdColony. more
What annoys consumers most about content from brands? Which experiences frustrate people most when consuming content, in general? Adobe surveyed 1,000 US consumers and found the answers to those questions. more
We marketers have been trying for years to decode the most enigmatic generation of our time, Millennials. But many of them are now marketers themselves, and they have set their sights on the next generation: Gen Z. Here are three ways we can break through to this rising generation. more![Brands Teens Like: Top Clothing, Social Media, and Video Brands [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/190429-charts-lg.jpg)
Which brands are the most popular with teens in the United States? Nike, Amazon, Netflix, YouTube, Snapchat, and Instagram are among the favorites, according to recent research from Piper Jaffray. more- Home is where purchase decisions are made, finds a study of how direct mail influences consumer purchase decisions and whether those decisions involve various members of the household. Check out the findings. more
More than three-quarters (76%) of consumers in the United States say they are now moderately or significantly concerned about online privacy and the ways in which brands use data, according to recent research from SlickText. more![Neuroscience and Marketing Storytelling: Context Is Everything [Video]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/190304-video-lg.jpg)
In this video, a neuroscientist explains how the brain responds to the various elements of storytelling: At various points in a story, the brain actually releases powerful hormones. The upshot: as a marketer, you can effectively engage your audiences through storytelling. more
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