Liberal vs Conservative Marketing: Insights from Chris Peterson’s Research

January 20, 2025 | Episode 106

Liberal vs Conservative Marketing:
Insights from Chris Peterson’s Research

How Political Worldviews Influence Buying Decisions and Marketing

Episode 106: How Political Worldviews Impact Buying Decisions: Chris Peterson’s Insights

by Carma Spence | The Author Switch Podcast

Notes

Have you ever wondered if your political leanings affect how you buy? Join The Author Switch Podcast host Carma Spence as she chats with Chris Peterson. Author of Red and Blue Customers, Chris shares insights from his research. Learn how Democrat and Republican voters’ different worldviews influence their buying decisions.

Inspired by Pew research, Peterson explored the psychographics of liberals and conservatives. And how those psychographics affected what people bought. Carma and Chris discuss how businesses can use these insights to market their books. Learn about the values that unite both groups. Discover how you can apply these strategies to your business and book marketing.

Time Stamps

• 00:00 Introduction: Political Leanings and Consumer Behavior
• 01:07 Meet the Guest: Chris Peterson
• 01:44 The Research Behind the Book
• 02:25 Understanding Political Influence on Buying Habits
• 07:01 Fear, Safety, and Consumer Behavior
• 15:34 Applying Insights to Business and Marketing
• 26:28 Uniting Values: Marketing to Both Sides

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Summary of Episode 106: Liberal vs Conservative Marketing: Insights from Chris Peterson’s Research:

Ever wonder if someone’s political leanings impact how they shop? According to Chris Peterson’s research, the answer is yes. Host Carma Spence chats with Peterson to unpack the research behind his book Red and Blue Customers. They explore how liberal and conservative worldviews shape buying decisions and marketing strategies. From psychographics to product positioning, Chris shares actionable insights backed by research.

Listen and learn how you can align your messaging with the values of your ideal customers. Strategies discussed apply whether you’re writing a book or marketing a business. Discover how to connect with audiences across the political spectrum.

Key Insights:

Chris Peterson shared the following key insights during the episode. Watch or listen to the episode for a deeper understanding.

• “People shop for politicians just like they shop for products.”
• “Fear makes liberals more conservative, and safety makes conservatives more liberal.”
• “Visual styles differ: liberals prefer sleek, modern designs, while conservatives gravitate toward traditional styles.”
• “Liberals switch brands faster, but conservatives stick with products longer, offering higher customer value.”
• “Every brand unknowingly skews toward liberal or conservative customers—it’s just a matter of recognizing it.”

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