Featured Insights - April 2010

The Coupon Comeback
Posted Apr 13, 2010

Coupons are hot again in the U.S. Surprising findings reveal who is using them, what they are using them for and how manufacturers and retailers are making it more convenient than ever for consumers to save money.

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The Aging Chinese Marketplace: Lessons for Marketers
Posted Apr 6, 2010

The potential of China is unmatched. However, marketers must not make assumptions about the demographic makeup of the population based on what they see in other countries, for China is substantially different.

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Are Healthy Thinkers also Healthy Shoppers?
Posted Apr 6, 2010

If we are what we eat, do we also buy like we think? New research shows that more health-aware consumers not only tend to purchase more healthy foods, but also buy on deal and really know their stores.

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Recessionary Impact: Fewer Shopping Trips and Less Spending Per Trip
Posted Mar 31, 2010

A consistent pattern of reduced shopping trips continues to be a major element of consumer’s economic coping strategies. In the latest battle for share of wallet, those retailers who satisfy consumers through differentiation will gain more of less.

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Global Healthcare Calls for Target Marketing
Posted Mar 10, 2010

How consumers treat minor ailments and who they trust for advice varies globally. Tailoring marketing efforts will help drive brand equity and build loyalty with consumers and capitalize on growth opportunities.

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U.S. Demographics are Changing… Are Your Marketing Plans Ready?
Posted Mar 10, 2010

Being able to keep pace with these increasingly diverse and demanding segments will require marketers to have a detailed view of what ethnic households buy as well as how they consumer media across TV, Internet and Mobile.

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In Europe, Nominal Growth Outpaces Volume Growth
Posted Mar 8, 2010

Based on the widest possible basket of product categories in Europe, the fourth quarter 2009 showed nominal growth, which has remained stable since the prior quarter, and around 3% for four consecutive quarters.

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Mining the U.S. Generation Gaps
Posted Mar 4, 2010

Find out which generation spends the most per trip, shops the most often, finds the most deals and learn how to reach them. Understanding diverse generational preferences leads to opportunities at the register.

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Micro-Targeting: It’s Not Just for Niche Brands Anymore
Posted Feb 16, 2010

The power of micro-targeting insights to reach high-profit customer segments is unleashing new and profitable growth opportunities. The road map to success starts with five key steps.

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Changing Models: A Global Perspective on Paying for Content Online
Posted Feb 16, 2010

Global consumers are more willing to at least consider paying for particular content categories, especially if they have done so before.

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