Consumer Behavior

Forbes and Wired Change Consumer Perceptions of Ad Blocking

Forbes and Wired recently tried an experiment. They asked website visitors using ad blocking software to turn it off – and denied them access if they refused. This was a risky move for a few reasons. 1) The media coverage of this experiment could increase awareness and usage of ad blocking software (our data does …

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SparkPeople uses Upwave to discover 2014’s most popular fitness goals

If you had to wait for a treadmill at the gym this morning you’ve probably already realized this fact, but fitness and wellness goals are highly popular this time of year. While the New Year’s Resolution fitness craze is practically a given, the way people enact their goals rapidly evolves with new information and trends. …

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The great peanut butter debate: 57% of people prefer creamy over crunchy

Deep dish versus thin crust, white versus wheat, and skim versus two percent are all heated food debates. But creamy versus crunchy peanut butter is arguably the most contentious. Pizza preference has a clear geographic association, but the makeup of teams creamy and crunchy is largely unknown. So, we at Upwave wanted to get a handle …

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