Rabbit Holes
Jump down the rabbit hole with us and learn more about notable marketing campaigns, disturbing trends, and other captivating tales about the biggest brands then hop on over to Amazon and buy the print, digital or audio versions of FADS Marketing: Food, Alcohol, Drugs, Sex and the New Marketing World Order.
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 Smell of Shame
Explore how shame-based marketing has fueled all-over body deodorant sales for decades, and discover the growing movement encouraging body acceptance, natural scents, and conscious consumer choices in the fight against insecurity-driven ads.
The Hidden Power of the Middle
Learn how marketers leverage the middle to drive consumer choices, strategically positioning balanced options to maximize profits and appeal to our desire for moderation.
Bye bye Botox?
From Botox to botanical bliss, the pendulum swings, blending natural charm with high-tech magic, and marketers are the masters making sure we buy every step of the way.
The Quick Fix: Shaping Modern Consumer Behavior
Learn how marketers exploit our desire for instant gratification by leveraging our data, shaping consumer behavior and driving habits through personalized recommendations, limited-time offers, and instant rewards.
The Creepy Crawly Food Trends of 2024
Edible insects are poised to transition from a novelty to a mainstream sustainable food source in the American diet, driven by cultural shifts, innovative marketing, and technological advancements.
Generation Alpha’s Skincare Obsession: Behind the Sephora Kids trend
Authenticity is a savvy marketing trend, as popular as fancy coffee, balancing real appeal with technological flair. Brands embracing genuine engagement, especially for tweens, resonate more amid fleeting fads.
The Magic Behind the Marketing: Selling Green Dreams
Green subscription boxes are sprouting eco-habits and wallets, mixing savvy marketing with sustainability to keep both the planet and profits growing.
How Crocs and Stanley Captured Our Hearts and Redefined Essentials
Ever wondered how Crocs and Stanley went from cool to can't-live-without? It's all about making us feel part of something big, yet ourselves. Dive into the story that's got everyone talking—and joining the fan club.
Caffeine and Capsules: Study Aids on College Campuses
Amid the stacks of textbooks and glow of screens, students are turning to a controversial duo of allies in their academic endeavors: energy drinks and pharmaceutical study aids.
They've got their hooks in you.
FADS rise quickly, burn hot and fall out. They say you're fat, you're no fun, you need to relax, and you might even die alone.
In fact, FADS bank on the fact that you already believe all of that.
Ready to learn how it works?
