Blue Light Glasses & the Business of Fake Science
Blue light glasses promise to save your eyes and your productivity. The science says otherwise. Here is how marketers sold us a fake fix for a fake problem.
Ozempic Nation: How Weight-Loss Drugs Are Rewriting Food, Beauty, and Belonging
As Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs reshape food, beauty, and belonging. From snack sales to body ideals, marketers are rebranding around the “Ozempic Nation.”
Why Brands Are Selling You Friendship in the Belonging Economy
Discover how brands like Panera, Peloton, and Ben & Jerry’s are turning loneliness into loyalty by selling community, identity, and the illusion of connection.
Micro-Influencers in 2025
Brands are shifting back to celebrity influencers—so what happens to micro-influencers? Discover how data-driven strategies balance reach, authenticity, and sustainability in influencer marketing.
Super Bowl LIX: FADS on Full Display
Dive into our annual FADS analysis of Super Bowl ads. Explore how brands use Food, Alcohol, Drugs, and Sex to shape behavior, spark trends, and extend their reach beyond TV to social media.
2024 in Review: FADS in Action and What’s Coming in 2025
2024’s top marketing trends revealed—how FADS shaped us and what’s next for 2025, from AI to rebranded vices.
Algorithmic Addiction: The Digital Fix
In 2025, the question won\’t be whether algorithms will shape our digital lives—they already do—but how we can shape them in return.
Meme culture meets marketing and why Gen Z loves it
Discover why Dunkin’s cheeky Spider Donut’s flirty takeover is more than just a seasonal treat—it’s a marketing masterclass.
The Hidden Power of the Middle
Learn how marketers leverage the middle to drive consumer choices, positioning balanced options to maximize profits and appeal to our desire for moderation.
The Quick Fix: Shaping Modern Consumer Behavior
Learn how marketers shape consumer behavior and drive habits through personalized recommendations, limited-time offers, and instant rewards.