# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lectures on Tap - "Cults, Brands, and the Business of Belief" - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in NYC bars.About this Event? Location: Exact address given in confirmation email? Lecture: "Cults, Brands, and the Business of Belief"? Speaker: Dr. Mara EinsteinJoin us for a thought-provoking evening with Dr. Mara Einstein as we explore the intriguing connections between cults and modern branding. Gone are the days when cults were solely defined by charismatic leaders and remote compounds. In today's world, we recognize cult-like behavior in brands such as Apple and Fenty, influencers like MrBeast, conspiracy theorists like Alex Jones, and multi-level marketing schemes like LulaRoe and doTerra.In her new book, Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults, Dr. Einstein reveals how social media and digital technologies make us susceptible to these tactics, explaining why marketers employ these strategies to capture our attention and create a sense of community.Dr. Mara Einstein is an internationally recognized authority on deceptive marketing, with eight published books to her name. As a professor of media studies at the City University of New York, she combines academic expertise with real-world experience, having worked as a marketing executive for major companies such as MTV and NBC.Don't miss this chance to gain insight into the captivating nexus of cult behavior and branding!Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! ?Agenda6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.6:55 PM – Host introduction7:00 PM – Lecture begins7:45 PM – Audience Q&A8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round8:30 PM – Wrap up. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/lectures-on-tap-cults-brands-and-the-business-of-belief/100001980390883443 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 41.32, max: 41.32, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Midtown Manhattan - **lat**: 40.7549309 - **long**: -73.9840195 - **full address**: Midtown Manhattan, Midtown, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lectures on Tap - "Cults, Brands, and the Business of Belief" - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b8636ababd0c26250b3e5f9488fab0e796410eb6d1f65f27d71c6e3bf7450e57-rimg-w1200-h600-dce0e1da-gmir.jpg?v=1769708528 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lectures on Tap - "Cults, Brands, and the Business of Belief" being held? - **A:** Lectures on Tap - "Cults, Brands, and the Business of Belief" takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Midtown Manhattan, Midtown, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Lectures on Tap - "Cults, Brands, and the Business of Belief"? - **A:** Tickets for Lectures on Tap - "Cults, Brands, and the Business of Belief" are priced at USD 41 per person. 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