About the Project, Program & FAQ

Everything you need to know about our educational webinar series

About the Project

educational research materials on consumer psychology and advertising influence

Modern marketing often knows more about us than we know about ourselves. It analyzes fears, desires, and vulnerable moments, presenting exactly the offer most likely to trigger a purchase. We believe we control our decisions, yet in reality we often respond to hidden triggers — color, wording, countdown timers, and social proof.

Conscious consumption does not mean abandoning purchases or living in strict minimalism. It means recognizing manipulative techniques, understanding emotional responses during impulse moments, and making decisions aligned with real values rather than advertising narratives.

Research in behavioral economics and advertising psychology (2023–2026) shows that people who understand these mechanisms spend less on unnecessary items and feel more confident and free in their decisions.

This webinar will not condemn advertising and will not encourage participants to “stop buying everything.” Instead, it explores the most powerful psychological marketing techniques, why they are effective, and simple practices that help people regain control over attention and spending.

The project is strictly educational and does not promote products, services, or commercial solutions.

This project does not promote any advertising platforms, marketing courses, shopping apps, brands, or commercial applications.

The webinar is provided for educational purposes only. The invited expert participates as a guest contributor.

Event Format

3 Online Sessions

60–75 minutes each

Research-Based

Theoretical analysis grounded in academic research

Interactive Polls

Engage with real-time participant polls

Practical Exercises

Simple real-time exercises and independent practice

Session Program

1

Session 1

May 4, 2026 • 20:30 EET

How marketing and advertising use psychology to influence attention and desire.

Topics include:

  • FOMO, social proof, anchoring, and scarcity techniques
  • How the brain reacts to advertising triggers
  • The connection between advertising, emotions, and impulse decisions
2

Session 2

May 5, 2026 • 20:00 EET

Why people fall for manipulations and how this affects self-esteem and personal budgets.

Topics include:

  • The role of comparison and idealized imagery in advertising
  • Emotional consequences of impulse purchases
  • How advertising influences a sense of control over life decisions
3

Session 3

May 8, 2026 • 20:30 EET

Practices for regaining control and developing conscious consumption.

Topics include:

  • Techniques for recognizing manipulation in real time
  • Working with internal “urge to buy” triggers
  • Creating personal rules for calm and conscious interaction with advertising

Invited Expert

Subject Matter Expert

Invited Guest Contributor

The invited expert is an experienced specialist in consumer psychology, behavioral marketing, and conscious interaction with advertising.

Their expertise includes mechanisms of attention manipulation, emotional purchase triggers, and strategies for restoring internal control.

They have participated in academic and educational projects and provide materials based on verified research.

The webinar is provided for educational purposes only.
The invited expert participates as a guest contributor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the project is purely educational.
No. No products or commercial offers are promoted.
No. The webinar focuses on psychology and manipulation mechanisms, not purchasing recommendations.
Yes, the event is completely free.
An educational initiative with the participation of an invited expert.
Yes, participants will receive recordings.
No commercial products are planned.
Name and email for organizational notifications.
No.
Yes, each email includes an unsubscribe option.
The link is sent by email 24 hours before the session.
Yes, the material is useful for anyone who wants to better understand how advertising influences behavior.
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