GLOW: Complimentary Effect

By Staff Reporters

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Complimentary Glow Effect is when something looks better simply because it’s next to something else that’s attractive. It’s like standing next to a supermodel to get a boost to your own appearance.

Marketers use this all the time by pairing products with glamorous images to make them more appealing. It’s a visual trick that our brains fall for every time.

So, according to colleague Dan Ariely PhD, the next time you’re tempted by a shiny new gadget, remember: it might just be basking in the complimentary glow of clever marketing.

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