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Brand joy isn’t just a feeling. It’s loyalty, margin protection, and purchase intent – and we can prove it with insights from inside and out.
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Got the Receipts? Americans Seek Control in the Grocery Aisle as Affordability Slips.

A Brand Joy Lab study: 53% of Americans are more stressed about grocery prices, and the joy of catching a deal now outscores the meal it pays for.

9.15.2026
6
min read
Brand Joy Lab

Got the Receipts? Americans Seek Control in the Grocery Aisle as Affordability Slips.

A Brand Joy Lab study: 53% of Americans are more stressed about grocery prices, and the joy of catching a deal now outscores the meal it pays for.

9.15.2026
6
min read
Brand Joy Lab

Trial by Sleep: Hotels Still Rule the Overnight Stay. But There's Room for Disruption.

A Brand Joy Lab study finds parity in the joy people get from their accommodations — as long as they've tried them first.

9.2.2026
6
min read
Brand Joy Lab

Trial by Sleep: Hotels Still Rule the Overnight Stay. But There's Room for Disruption.

A Brand Joy Lab study finds parity in the joy people get from their accommodations — as long as they've tried them first.

9.2.2026
6
min read
Brand Joy Lab

The Missing Treat: Americans Love to Treat Themselves. But the Food Industry Is Missing a Big Reason Why.

The treat moment delivers nearly the same joy across incomes, but the category's creative only invites some people to the table. A Brand Joy Lab study.

6.30.2026
6
min read
Brand Joy Lab

The Missing Treat: Americans Love to Treat Themselves. But the Food Industry Is Missing a Big Reason Why.

The treat moment delivers nearly the same joy across incomes, but the category's creative only invites some people to the table. A Brand Joy Lab study.

6.30.2026
6
min read
Brand Joy Lab

Bank Heist: Smaller Banks Have One Big Advantage to Steal Customers from the Big Guys

Nearly half of banking customers have switched or considered it. A Brand Joy Lab study on who switches banks — and what they need to feel to make the leap.

6.17.2026
6
min read
Brand Joy Lab

Bank Heist: Smaller Banks Have One Big Advantage to Steal Customers from the Big Guys

Nearly half of banking customers have switched or considered it. A Brand Joy Lab study on who switches banks — and what they need to feel to make the leap.

6.17.2026
6
min read
Brand Joy Lab

What the NFL, NBA, and Broadway Know About Building Brand Fandom

Marketing and fandom leaders share knowledge on how brands can build and nurture rabid fanbases.

5.14.2026
6
min read
Insight

What the NFL, NBA, and Broadway Know About Building Brand Fandom

Marketing and fandom leaders share knowledge on how brands can build and nurture rabid fanbases.

5.14.2026
6
min read
Insight

The Best Travel Marketing Campaigns Feel Different for One Big Reason

Travel brands focused on destination highlights miss the emotional arc of the full vacation journey. PETERMAYER's Brand Joy Lab research shows joy peaks during anticipation and rebounds in reminiscing.

5.8.2026
5
min read
Insight

The Best Travel Marketing Campaigns Feel Different for One Big Reason

Travel brands focused on destination highlights miss the emotional arc of the full vacation journey. PETERMAYER's Brand Joy Lab research shows joy peaks during anticipation and rebounds in reminiscing.

5.8.2026
5
min read
Insight

PETERMAYER Reimagines the Petoskey Area as the Destination to Reset Your Inner Compass 

A new brand identity and campaign kick off a new era for the Michigan destination.

4.15.2026
2
min read
News

PETERMAYER Reimagines the Petoskey Area as the Destination to Reset Your Inner Compass 

A new brand identity and campaign kick off a new era for the Michigan destination.

4.15.2026
2
min read
News

Fandom Isn't a Marketing Tactic. It's an Asset Class.

In 2026, participation is the new loyalty. A major partnership in music just showed us why.

3.24.2026
3
min read
Insight

Fandom Isn't a Marketing Tactic. It's an Asset Class.

In 2026, participation is the new loyalty. A major partnership in music just showed us why.

3.24.2026
3
min read
Insight

Brands Are Winning by Slowing Things Way Down

We take a deep dive into the strategy behind slow.

3.11.2026
6
min read
Insight

Brands Are Winning by Slowing Things Way Down

We take a deep dive into the strategy behind slow.

3.11.2026
6
min read
Insight

Who’s Going to Own the Joy of Healthy Snacking?

Americans find healthy snacks MORE joyful than junk food. Why is it going unnoticed?

3.5.2026
3
min read
Brand Joy Lab

Who’s Going to Own the Joy of Healthy Snacking?

Americans find healthy snacks MORE joyful than junk food. Why is it going unnoticed?

3.5.2026
3
min read
Brand Joy Lab

Do the Damn Thing: 4 Steps to Turn Small Ideas into Big Moments

If your best ideas are dying in Slack threads, this is your permission slip (and four practical steps) to turn scraps into big, lovable moments.

2.18.2026
4
min read
Insight

Do the Damn Thing: 4 Steps to Turn Small Ideas into Big Moments

If your best ideas are dying in Slack threads, this is your permission slip (and four practical steps) to turn scraps into big, lovable moments.

2.18.2026
4
min read
Insight

The Year of the Fan: The Rules of Entering Fandom

In “The Year of the Fan,” PETERMAYER’s Brand Joy Lab reveals why fandoms are such durable sources of joy, crucial needs for brands entering the fandom landscape, and how to engage once there.

2.11.2026
9
min read
Brand Joy Lab

The Year of the Fan: The Rules of Entering Fandom

In “The Year of the Fan,” PETERMAYER’s Brand Joy Lab reveals why fandoms are such durable sources of joy, crucial needs for brands entering the fandom landscape, and how to engage once there.

2.11.2026
9
min read
Brand Joy Lab
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