
Wesley Mercer
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Writing from California, Wesley Mercer sits at the intersection of behavioural psychology and data-driven marketing. He holds an MBA (Marketing & Analytics) from UC Berkeley Haas and a graduate certificate in Consumer Psychology from UCLA Extension. A former growth strategist for a Fortune 500 tech brand, Wesley has presented case studies at the invite-only retreats of the Silicon Valley Growth Collective and his thought-leadership memos are archived in the American Marketing Association members-only resource library. At DMNews he fuses evidence-based psychology with real-world marketing experience, offering professionals clear, actionable Direct Messages for thriving in a volatile digital economy. Share tips for new stories with Wesley at wesley@dmnews.com.
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Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin says “action is the antidote to anxiety”— here are 7 tiny actions that create instant relief
Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin famously said, “Action is the antidote to anxiety.” It might sound like a simple…
People who always double-check if the door is locked tend to have these 9 distinct traits
Tension: We often dismiss habits like double-checking the door as quirky or obsessive—but they usually point to deeper…
7 boundaries every INFJ must set to protect their peace and happiness
There’s a fine line between self-care and self-sacrifice, especially for INFJs. Being an INFJ means you’re naturally inclined…
7 ways to spot emotional entitlement in a person, according to psychology
Tension: In personal and professional relationships, individuals often encounter behaviors that leave them feeling manipulated or emotionally drained,…
If you’ve read these 7 books, you are likely more intelligent than 95% of people
If you’ve ever found yourself in a conversation that went way over your head, or you’ve wondered if…
7 evening habits of lazy people who will never be productive or disciplined
Tension: Despite aspirations for productivity and discipline, many individuals find themselves trapped in evening routines that undermine their…
8 behaviors of men who are deeply unhappy with life but have too much pride to admit it
We all know those guys who seem to have it all together, but deep down they’re struggling with…
People who check their phone as soon as they wake up in the morning typically display these 6 traits, according to psychology
Tension: In an age of constant connectivity, many individuals feel an overwhelming need to check their phones immediately…