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Can Brands Desired by Humans Appeal to AI Too?

D. Dubois, A. R. Hess, J. Dawson, A. Jaiswal

Luxury, prestige and aspirational brands have spent decades honing the art of saying less, but LLMs can't read much of it. What should brand leaders do?

Leadership & Organisations

How Social Media Impacts Culture Change

Lily Fang

New research by INSEAD faculty on organisational culture, algorithmic pricing, sustainable futures and more.

Marketing

When Brain Scans Beat Surveys (and When They Don’t)

H. Plassmann, P. Albuquerque

Brain imaging and consumer surveys predict different stages of the purchase journey – a distinction that can make or break a product launch.
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Marketing

How Much Is That Display in the Window?

Abhishek Borah

It literally depends on which direction you're going.

Marketing

The Playbook for RIMOWA’s Transformation

F. Godart, H. Bonnet-Masimbert

How a humble German household name created its own market and became a symbol of contemporary luxury.

Marketing

How Stigma Affects Male Friendships

S. Xue, S. Lin

Why some men may not want to watch a romantic film or share food with other men – and why it matters.
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Marketing

How GenAI Is Driving Personalised Marketing in the UAE

D. Starobogatov, W. Ulaga

The technology is helping marketers go beyond traditional segmentation strategies to deliver truly individualised experiences across a dynamic population.
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Marketing

What Happens When You Actually Listen to Customers

Rupali Kaul

No surprise that your business tends to improve. What’s surprising is that customers you don’t survey are also likely to be impressed.

Marketing

How Do We Excuse Our Bad Behaviour?

Stephanie Lin

A look at the strategies consumers use to justify actions that conflict with their values.

Marketing

When Nutrition Labels Work – and When They Don't

P. Chandon, A. Indaburu

At-a-glance nutrition labels on restaurant menus can promote healthier choices among middle-class consumers. But what about the rest?

Leadership & Organisations

Our Best of 2025

INSEAD Knowledge

Impactful insights from INSEAD faculty on generative AI, the economics of sustainability and what it means to lead.

Economics & Finance

INSEAD Insights: December 2025 Research Picks

Lily Fang

The latest research findings on regulatory missteps, muted innovation, labour market incentives and sharper marketing strategies.

Marketing

The Power of Strategic Rivalry

A. Borah, J. Berendt, S. Uhrich, G. Kilduff

Done right, referencing your arch-rival in marketing campaigns can drive engagement and sales.

Entrepreneurship

The Authenticity Paradox for Minority Founders

K. Snellman, D. Pollene, T. Eng, A. Zhou

Staying true to your roots can help your brand stand out – but is that always a good thing?

Marketing

Small Change, Big Rewards

W. Ulaga, M. Mansard

A simple tweak in tiered pricing can raise revenue at no extra cost.
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