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What’s the difference between brand-name items and generics?

2024/10/22
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This episode explores the reasons behind the higher cost of brand-name products compared to store brands or generics. The hosts discuss how brand recognition and marketing influence consumer choices and prices. The episode also features a listener question about this topic and a segment called "Asking Random Kids Not-So-Random Questions."
  • Brand names often become synonymous with the product type itself.
  • Non-brand name products, also known as store brands or generics, cost less.
  • The higher price of brand names isn't always indicative of higher quality.

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Million Bazillion listener Kade wants to know why brand-name products cost more than store-brand and generic products. Bridget and Ryan head to a grocery store where they meet a talking can of soup in need of a brand makeover. In this episode, they learn the differences between brand-name products and generics, why we care about brands, and why they’re more expensive.

If your family is interested in learning more about the difference between brand names and generics, check out the page for this episode at our website.) We’ve got discussion questions and tips!

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