Different social posts engage loyalty program members

New research clarifies how loyalty programs affect customers' engagement with a company's social media.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 10, 2022 ~7 min

‘Copycat’ cannabis edibles pose a risk to kids

Some cannabis edibles look so much like candy, even adopting similar names and using the same cartoon characters, they pose a real risk to kids.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
April 19, 2022 ~5 min


These key qualities attract ‘likes’ on Instagram

Feature complexity and design complexity are two key characteristics that bring in likes on Instagram, research finds.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Jan. 19, 2022 ~6 min

‘Tobacco-free’ nicotine claims may lure young adults

The claim of "tobacco-free nicotine," from the brand Puff Bar may make young adults think e-cigarettes are less harmful, research finds.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Nov. 2, 2021 ~4 min

Watch for scammy stem cell therapies for COVID-19

There are no clinically tested or government-approved cell therapies available for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19 or its long-term effects.

Marcene Robinson-Buffalo • futurity
Oct. 18, 2021 ~7 min

Is Facebook becoming a liability for brands?

Businesses may drive up profits using Facebook in the short term, but new disclosures could soon make the platform a ethical liability for brands.

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
Oct. 8, 2021 ~9 min

Brands can goose their own reps by praising rivals

"You don't want to spend your media dollars talking about the competition, but there are times when it makes sense to say something nice..."

Duke U. Fuqua School of Business • futurity
Oct. 4, 2021 ~5 min

Brands can goose their own reps by praising rivals

"You don't want to spend your media dollars talking about the competition, but there are times when it makes sense to say something nice..."

Duke U. Fuqua School of Business • futurity
Oct. 4, 2021 ~5 min


Baby formula websites may discourage breastfeeding

The websites of baby formula manufacturers use messages and images that discourage breastfeeding while touting the benefits of formula, an analysis finds.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Sept. 15, 2021 ~6 min

More people shop according to brand values

2020 was a wild year, one that pushed many people to think and rethink their values. Now, a survey finds, they want brands to reveal their values, too.

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
May 21, 2021 ~8 min

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