Consumers' Checkbook
06/16/2026
It’s not your imagination—resisting spending has gotten harder. Brands use sophisticated promotional strategies to keep you hooked and clicking “buy now.” On our latest Consumerpedia episode, learn how marketers manipulate you and why social media makes it worse, plus what you can do to protect yourself.
110 - Marketers Often Use Cult-Like Tactics - Consumerpedia Podcast Businesses use a variety of marketing tactics to attract new customers and keep them. These tricks are designed to make you feel special, like you’re part of
Brands invest heavily in strategies designed to make resisting the urge to buy harder than it should be, and social media makes it even more effective.
On our latest Consumerpedia episode, we break down exactly how these tactics work and what you can do to protect yourself.
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