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The Beauty Industry's Influence On Women In Society, Ann Marie Britton Oct 2012

The Beauty Industry's Influence On Women In Society, Ann Marie Britton

Honors Theses and Capstones

There has been a significant amount of research done on the effect that advertising in the fashion and beauty industry has on women. By creating advertisements with unrealistic images of beauty, it has resulted in anxiety, low self-esteem, and low self-confidence in many women. Most of these negative emotions stems from unhappiness among body and appearance. Less research has been performed relating to cosmetics and how this can have an influence on women, and how women can use cosmetics to manipulate their appearance. This paper first discusses the existing research that focuses on the cosmetic industry’s influence on women. From …


Higher Education Marketing To The Hispanic Student Population, Kimberly Greenwood Apr 2012

Higher Education Marketing To The Hispanic Student Population, Kimberly Greenwood

Honors Theses and Capstones

The Hispanic population in the United States is growing at an unprecedented rate. The U.S. Census Bureau projects the Hispanic population to make up nearly 25% of the entire United States population by the year 2050. This population growth points at a large market for products and services in the U.S., including higher education. This thesis discussion will address characteristics of the Hispanic population in the United States of America, explore the importance of a diverse student population including Hispanic students on a college or university campus, evaluate the competitiveness University of New Hampshire’s current situation with regard to Hispanic …


The Late Night Snacking Scene At The University Of New Hampshire: Promoting Healthier Options And Winning Back Market Share, Alicia Papandrea Apr 2012

The Late Night Snacking Scene At The University Of New Hampshire: Promoting Healthier Options And Winning Back Market Share, Alicia Papandrea

Honors Theses and Capstones

This thesis takes a look at how late night snacking at UNH can be improved toward a healthier way, while at the same time winning back market share for the UNH-operated food stores. After conducting segmentation and positioning analyses, I found that the problem lies in the fact the UNH food stores, Pita Pit in particular, are not being promoted effectively.