2008
14 May 2008
First quarter 2008 revenues, Ipsos' expansion better than anticipated
18 March 2008
Ipsos acquires two specialized research companies
18 March 2008
2007 results, an impressive performance in a growing market
14 February 2008
Ipsos in 2007, a very good year from start to finish
Revenues: 927.2 million euros
Full-year organic growth: +9.1%
2007
10 December 2007
Message from the co-Presidents
29 November 2007
Ipsos acquires two research companies in India and in Norway
15 November 2007
Growth confirmed : 9-month revenues rise to 664.2 million euros
9-month revenues rise to 664.2 million euros
Organic growth in the first 9 months: 9.2%
18 September 2007
Ipsos 2007 half-year results : A record first-half
Operating margin: 8.5% (+50 basis points)
Adjusted net profit attributable to the Group: +36.7% to €23.3 million
18 September 2007
Ipsos acquires the leading independent market research company in South of Africa
Paris, September 18, 2007 - Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot, Co-Presidents of Ipsos, announce today the acquisition of a majority stake in Markinor, the leading independent market research company in South Africa.
16 August 2007
Ipsos first-half 2007 revenues: 443.1 million euros ; Record organic growth rate of 10%
Paris, 16 August 2007. In the first half of 2007, Ipsos generated revenues of 443.1 million euros, an increase of 8.7% on the year-earlier period.
5 July 2007
New Ipsos acquisition in Australia
Paris, July 5, 2007. Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot, Co-Presidents of Ipsos, announce today the acquisition of Eureka, an Australian company highly specialised in Public Opinion and Social research and in Customer Relationship Management research. This acquisition – the 5th Ipsos has made in this country – will strengthen the Ipsos presence in Australia in all the above specialisations.
15 May 2007
Ipsos: an excellent first-quarter 2007
Paris, May 15, 2007. Ipsos generated revenues of 204.7 million euros in first-quarter 2007, up 8.9% compared to the same period in 2006.
Organic growth was 10.3%, a particularly satisfying performance considering that Q1 2006 was already a very strong quarter. This is the strongest Q1 revenue organic growth since Ipsos’ IPO in 1999.
15 May 2007
Ipsos acquires KMG Research, the second largest Turkish market research company
Paris, May 15, 2007 – Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot, Ipsos co-presidents, are pleased to announce that Ipsos has entered into an agreement to acquire KMG Research, the N°2 market research company in Turkey. According to this agreement, Ipsos is acquiring 51% of the share capital of the company with an option to acquire the remaining shares in the future.
20 March 2007
2006 Results: Significant margin growth
Operating margin up 27.2% at €79.8 million ;
Adjusted net profit (attributable to the Group) up 31.4% at €48.2 million
27 February 2007
New book: Gimme! The Human Nature of Successful Marketing by John Hallward
February 27, 2007, New York/Toronto/London - In a new book, Gimme! The Human Nature of Succesfull Marketing, Business and advertising research veteran John Hallward explores our evolutionary traits to help marketers, brand managers, public relations professionnals, advertising executives, and even politicians better tap into primary human motivations for greater success.
15 February 2007
Ipsos in 2006, Growth surpasses market
2006 revenues: 857.1 million euros,
Total growth: 19.4%,
Organic growth: 6.5%
15 February 2007
Ipsos acquires controlling interest in the Peruvian company Apoyo Opinión y Mercado
Paris, February 15, 2007 – Didier Truchot and Jean-Marc Lech, co-chairmen and CEO of Ipsos, announced today the acquisition of a majority stake in the Peruvian company Apoyo Opinión y Mercado S.A., the largest market research and public opinion company in the Andean region and one of the most prestigious in Latin America.
29 January 2007
Adding Emotion to the Loyalty Mix
In the latest issue of its global magazine Ipsos Ideas, Ipsos customer and employee loyalty experts discuss how brand-centric and customer-centric marketers are combining their strengths to drive sales.
2006
15 November 2006
Strong business levels in the first nine months of 2006
Total growth over nine months: +24.9%
Organic growth in the first nine months: +8.0%
15 November 2006
Ipsos opens two new offices in Egypt and Iraq
Paris, November 15, 2006 – Ipsos has recently opened two new offices, one in Egypt in the capital city of Cairo, and one in Baghdad, Iraq. Thanks to these two operations made through acquisitions, Ipsos completes its geographical coverage through the Middle East and North Africa region, where it now ranks among the major operators.
19 September 2006
Confirmed: margins continue to improve in first half of 2006
Operating margin:
up 36.2% to €32.7 million ;
Net profit attributable to the Group:
up 35.7% to €14.2 million
16 August 2006
Strong growth in H1 2006
Revenues rise 26.7% to 407.7 million euros
Organic growth: 8.6%
30 June 2006
Payment of the dividend and stock split
Paris, 30 June 2006. Ipsos will pay on Monday 3 July a dividend of 1€ per share, and will proceed on Tuesday 4 July to the division of the nominal value of its shares by four.
27 June 2006
Ipsos Acquires Tambor Market Research and Consulting
Paris, June 27, 2006 – Didier Truchot and Jean-Marc Lech, Ipsos Co-presidents, are pleased to announce that Ipsos has signed a letter of intent to acquire a minority stake in the capital of the Tambor Group, the 3rd largest survey-based research company in the Czech and Slovak markets. The agreement will allow Ipsos to increase its shareholding to 66% in 2009.
31 May 2006
Ipsos: 4-for-1 stock split
Paris, 31 May 2006. At their meetings today, the General Meeting of shareholders and the Board of Directors of Ipsos decided to divide the nominal value of Ipsos shares by four.
15 May 2006
Record revenue growth in Q1 2006
Revenues rise 31% to 188 million euros.
Organic growth: 9.3%
March 21, 2006
2005 Results: Fresh impetus
Operating profit: up 25.5% to € 63.9 million.
Net profit attributable to the Group: up 44.1% to € 32.7 million
15 February 2006
2005 Ipsos revenues
More assertive growth.
2005 revenues: 717.8 million euros,
Organic growth: 8.6%
9 February 2006
Ipsos Acquires Canada's Camelford Graham
Paris, France, February 9, 2006 — Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot, Ipsos Co-presidents, are pleased to announce that Ipsos has acquired Camelford Graham, a high profile Canadian market research company specializing in qualitative research.
2005
15 November 2005
An excellent 3rd quarter in 2005, Ipsos continues to grow
Ipsos has posted revenues of €168.9 million for the third quarter of 2005, an increase of 19.1% on the same period in 2004. Over the first nine months of 2005, revenues at Ipsos were €490.7 million, a 14.7% improvement on the first nine months of 2004.
15 November 2005
Ipsos acquires Understanding UnLtd.
Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot, Ipsos co-presidents, are pleased to announce that Ipsos has acquired Understanding UnLtd, a US-based market research company specialised in qualitative research.
10 October 2005
Ipsos acquires MORI, the largest independently owned provider of market research in the UK
Ipsos acquires the pre-eminent company MORI,
the largest independently owned provider of market research in the UK
20 september 2005
Paris, September 20, 2005. Ipsos in the first half of 2005
Margins improve in a solid market
Growth expected to gather pace over the rest of 2005 and in 2006
20 September 2005
Ipsos Expands Its Regional Network in South East Asia
Paris, September 20, 2005. Ipsos, the world’s third largest survey-based market research group, has extended its network with the start up of a new company in Bangkok, Ipsos Thailand.
16 August 2005
First-half 2005 revenues up 12.5% to Euros 321.8 million. 7.8% organic growth.
Paris, 16 August 2005. Ipsos posted first-half 2005 revenues of €321.8 million, up 12.5% compared to first-half 2004.
Negative currency effects depressed revenue growth by 1.4%, while newly-acquired companies had a positive impact of 6.1%. Organic growth amounted to a highly satisfactory 7.8%, significantly outperforming the market and Ipsos’ main rivals.
26 July 2005
Loyalty: Myths And Realities About Desire
Ipsos unravels customer satisfaction and retention history, mythology, and reality.
18 July 2005
Ipsos Expands Its Regional Network in Asia Pacific
Paris, July 18, 2005. Ipsos, the world's third largest survey-based market research group, has extended its network to include two new offices in the Asia Pacific region.
11 July 2005
Ipsos Appoints New CEO for North America
To Lead Ipsos North American Organisation
17 May 2005
Revenues up 12.9 % in the first quarter of 2005
Robust organic growth of 8.2%
17 May 2005
Ipsos Grows Stronger in Latin America
Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot, Ipsos Co-Chairmen, today announced the acquisition of the Colombian company Napoleon Franco S.A.
March 22, 2005
2004, a good year for Ipsos
Operating profit up 8% at 54.7 million euros
Net profit (group share) up 1% at 30.6 million euros
March 22, 2005
Ipsos acquires the Chinese company GDMR
Paris, March 22, 2005 2005 - Ipsos Co-Chairmen Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot today announced the acquisition of the Chinese market research company, Guangdong General Marketing Research Company Ltd. (GDMR).
Founded in 1995 by Mr. Simon Tian, the company General Manager and majority shareholder, GDMR specializes in marketing research and offers strong data collection and data processing capabilities. GDMR will become part of Ipsos China.
February 15, 2005
Ipsos in 2004 : Growth once again outpaces the market
Revenues : 605.6 million euros
Organic growth: +7.5%
February 15, 2005
Ipsos Makes Two Strategic Acquisitions in North America
Ipsos Co-Chairmen Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot today announced the acquisition of two marketing research companies in North America: Montreal-based Descarie & Complices, a firm specializing in advertising and market research in Quebec's francophone sector, and Shifrin Research Inc., a New York-based marketing research company.
January 18, 2005
Ipsos launches "Krisis", The New Qualitative Approach
2004
November 16, 2004
How to secure the success of your brands in a competitive world?
Ipsos Novaction & Vantis experts tackle tricky issues in the latest issue of Ipsos Ideas called "Secure the success of your brands: forecast, simulate and change your future".
November 15, 2004
Strong growth in third quarter 2004
Revenues in the nine months to September 30: 427.8 million euros; Organic growth at 8.2%
October 12, 2004
How Political Advertising Impacts Elections
Ipsos Ideas Newsletter dissects campaigns and issues in four countries
October 11, 2004
Pierre Le Manh is appointed Chairman and CEO of Ipsos Europe
Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot, Ipsos Co-Presidents, today appointed Pierre Le Mahn
as Chairman and CEO of Ipsos Europe. This appointment follows Jean-Michel Carlo's decision to leave Ipsos and to pursue his career in the communication industry.
September 21, 2004
First half results 2004
Further improvement in results. Net profit up 14.3%
September 21, 2004
Ipsos is to acquire Japan Statistics and Research Co Ltd
Didier Truchot and Jean-Marc Lech, Ipsos co-chairmen, today announced the signing of an agreement for the acquisition by Ipsos of the well-known Japanese market research company, Japan Statistics and Research Co Ltd.
September 7, 2004
Ipsos strengthens its position in the Australian market
Didier Truchot and Jean-Marc Lech, Ipsos co-chairmen, today announced the signing of an agreement for the acquisition by Ipsos of the assets of TQA Research Pty. Ltd., a company based in Melbourne.
August 16, 2004
1st half 2004: organic growth remains firm
Ipsos reported consolidated revenues of 286.0 million euros for the first half of 2004, an 8.2% increase over the same period in 2003.
July 7, 2004
Ipsos Fastest Growing Market Research Company in the U.S.
Once More Ipsos’ Earns Inside Research’s Top Ranking for Third Consecutive Year
June 22, 2004
Ipsos strengthens its presence in Central America and Caribbean
Ipsos to acquire Hispania Research Corporation
May 17, 2004
Revenues up 7.2% in the first quarter of 2004
Ipsos posted first-quarter 2004 revenues of €127.1 million, up 7.2% compared with the same period of last year.
March 23, 2004
2003 : A very good year for Ipsos
Operating profit +16% at 50.7 million euros Net profit (group share) +28% at 30.3 million euros
March 18, 2004
Ipsos strengthens its presence in Asia
Ipsos - to acquire Active Insights in Korea
February 16, 2004
Ipsos 2003 : continued strong growth
Revenues : 569.7 million euros
Organic growth: +9.4%
February 12, 2004
Latest issue of Ipsos Ideas newsletter describes "How Customer Loyalty Can Pay Off"
Customers have changed. They are increasingly demanding, and as the craze surrounding personalised mobile phones shows, they increasingly help shape the end product they purchase.
2003
December 9, 2003
Ipsos and The Associated Press form a partnership in North America
The Associated Press has just released findings from an Ipsos Public Affairs poll: " Looks at economy and President Bush's approval ratings ". This release is the first of a long list to come.
November 28, 2003
Alain Péron appointed Managing Director of Ipsos Loyalty in France.
Global survey-based market research firm Ipsos is pleased to announce the appointment of Alain Péron as Managing Director (France) of the company's quality and customer satisfaction division, Ipsos Loyalty.
November 28, 2003
Ipsos Hires Leading Marketer to Head
Ipsos Co-Chairmen Didier Truchot and Jean-Marc Lech today announced Dr. Randall Emond has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer of the Ipsos Forecasting, Modeling and Consulting global division, which includes the Ipsos-Novaction and Ipsos-Vantis modeling and forecasting practices. The combined Novaction and Vantis companies employ more than 100 professionals and consultants worldwide.
November 12, 2003
Robust growth in third quarter 2003
Ipsos' consolidated revenues for the first nine months of 2003 came in at 400.9 million euros, up 7.3% on the same period of 2002. This significantly improved performance is based on three key factors
October 1, 2003
Ipsos acquires the US-based company Marketing Metrics and strengthens its customer relationship management capabilities
Ipsos today announced the acquisition of Marketing Metrics (MMI), a leading US-based research company specializing in customer relationship and customer satisfaction management.
September 23, 2003
Opinions of the War and the War of Opinions
Global Newsletter Ipsos Ideas Examines Iraq's Effect on Public Opinion and Bush's Reelection Plans
September 22, 2003
Faster pace of growth and margin improvement at Ipsos
Operating profit up 17.6% Net profit up 23.9%
September 11, 2003
Ipsos acquires Partner Market Research of Taiwan
Ipsos today announced the acquisition of Partner Market Research of Taiwan, further signalling its commitment to growing its presence in the key Asia Pacific region.
August 18, 2003
1st half 2003 : Organic growth of 10.1%
Ipsos reported revenues for the first half of 2003 of 264.3 million euros, an 8.1% increase over the same period in 2002
May 20, 2003
Is Most Advertising a Waste of Money?
For a profession that is supposed to cause and lead change, the $300 billion global advertising industry has not evolved well, writes John Hallward in an essay, "Money Down the Drain?"
May 15, 2003
Revenues up 9.5% for first quarter 2003
Ipsos Group's revenues for first quarter 2003 came in at 118.6 million euros, up 9.5% on the first quarter of 2002. At constant scope and exchange rate, the Group's Q1 revenues rose by 8.6%, continuing to significantly outperform its market and main competitors.
April 2, 2003
Ipsos is transferred to the Premier Marché of Euronext Paris
EuroNext Paris S.A, with the agreement of the Commission des Opérations de Bourse, has authorised the transfer of Ipsos S.A shares to the Premier Marché of Euronext Paris.
March 25, 2003
Strong increase in 2002 earnings
Ipsos' consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31 2002 came in at 538.4 million euros, an increase of 12% over 2001.
February 17, 2003
Ipsos becomes the world's second largest survey-based research specialist
Ipsos, a global player in the marketing research market, generated revenues of 538.5 million euros in its financial year ended December 31 2002. This represents an increase of 12.1% on the 2001 figure of 480.2 million euros.
February 3, 2003
Ipsos launches new website and ad campaign
Ipsos co-chairmen, Jean-Marc Lech et Didier Truchot, are pleased to announce the unveiling of two major corporate initiatives for 2003: the company's first bilingual website, and the introduction of a new, global advertising campaign, " Nobody is Unpredictable."
2002
December 19, 2002
Ipsos UK, Market Research Agency of The Year
Ipsos UK has been singled out as the Market Research Agency of the Year by the Marketing magazine. The magazine cited Ipsos’ long list of innovative research methods, many of them harnessing the latest technology.
December 3, 2002
2003 outlook
Following its inclusion in the SBF 120 index as of December 20, Ipsos holds at 8:30am a press conference in Paris to deliver an overview of its 2002 activity and its outlook for 2003.
November 28, 2002
Ipsos in the SBF 120 index
The Euronext Paris Scientific Board has just announced its decision to include Ipsos SA in the SBF 120 index. This decision will be effective from December 20, 2002.
November 14, 2002
Continuing Growth
Revenues in the First Nine Months of 2002 up 12.2% Organic Growth in the First Nine Months of 2002 : 7.8%
October 1, 2002
Henri Wallard joins Ipsos
Ipsos co-Presidents, Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot, are pleased to announce the appointment of Henri Wallard as Ipsos C.E.O. He will manage Market Research activities for Ipsos in the services sectors, and will also have direct responsibility for Ipsos CRM /CSM (Customer Relationship Management/Customer Satisfaction Measurement) activities world-wide.
September 25, 2002
Ipsos reports consolidated results for 1st half of 2002
Strong growth in revenues +13% Net income up 29% Improved operating profitability
September 18, 2002
Ipsos to significantly expand its presence in Asia
Ipsos to acquire Lyncs Incorporated in Japan and Feng & Associates Marketing Services in China
September 2, 2002
Ipsos further strengthens its presence in the Scandinavian market
Two new acquisitions push Ipsos to top among survey-based market research companies in Northern Europe.
August 19, 2002
First semester 2002: Ipsos revenues increase by 13%
Ipsos group reported revenues for the first half of 2002 of 244.5 million euros, a 13% increase over the same period last year. On a like-for-like perimeter and exchange rates basis, Ipsos revenues increased by 7.3% during the first six months of 2002.
June 17, 2002
Ipsos acquires F-Squared Market Research + Consulting
Ipsos has signed a letter of intent to acquire F-Squared, the largest independent custom research company operating in Central and Eastern Europe. According to this agreement, Ipsos will acquire 100 percent of F-Squared’s holdings.
May 28, 2002
Ipsos acquires Germany’s Sample-INRA company
Ipsos today signed a letter of intent to acquire Sample-INRA Group, one of Germany’s leading survey-based marketing research companies.
May 15, 2002
Ipsos revenues increase by 14% for the first quarter 2002
Ipsos group revenues for the first quarter 2002 reached 108.4 million euros, a 14% increase over the same period last year. On like-for-like perimeter basis and exchange rates, Ipsos quarterly revenues rose by 7%.
April 8, 2002
Ipsos acquires ACNielsen Vantis
The Ipsos Group today announced the acquisition of the assets of ACNielsen’s U.S.-based strategic marketing research and product development consultancy, ACNielsen Vantis. Upon completion of the sale, the company will be known as Ipsos-Novaction & Vantis.
March 27, 2002
Significant increase in 2001 revenues: Operating profit increases by +53% to 36.9 million euros
Net income (shareholders' part)* increases by 41% to 17.3 million euros Ipsos consolidated revenues for the year ending December 31, 2001 reached 480.2 million euros, a 46% increase from 2000. Ipsos had an organic growth of 8.0%, on a like for like basis and exchange rate.
February 21, 2002
Jean-Michel Carlo named head of Ipsos’s new Regional Management for Europe
Ipsos co-Presidents, Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot, are pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Michel Carlo as Chairman and CEO of Ipsos Europe. Ipsos ranks 4th among survey-based market research companies worldwide with revenues of 480.1 million euro in 2001.
February 15, 2002
Significant increase in 2001 revenues Up 46% to 480.1 million euros
Ipsos, a worldwide player in the market research industry, reports consolidated revenues of 480.1 millions euros for the year ended December 31, 2001. These business volumes are in line with November forecasted figures. Ipsos revenues are up 46% over 2000 (329.5 million euros).
2001
November 15, 2001
Ipsos pursues its growth
Ipsos group consolidated revenues for the first nine months of 2001 rose to 332.9 million euros, up 54% from the same period last year. The organic growth amounts to 8.2% (on a like for like perimeter and exchange rates). This performance largely outpaces that of the market.
October 15, 2001
The Ipsos Group enters Scandinavian market with IMRI
Ipsos, a world leader in market research, specializing in research for brands, companies and institutions, has just signed an agreement by which Ipsos is to acquire a 40% stake in the Swedish company, IMRI.
September 26, 2001
Ipsos reports consolidated results for 1st half of 2001
Ipsos, a world leader in market research, specializing in research for brands, companies and institutions reported high increase in consolidated results for the first half of 2001, with an improved profitability.
September 26, 2001
Ipsos acquires Novaction and strengthens its leading positions in marketing research
The Ipsos group headed by Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot has just signed an agreement with the Novaction group, specialized in marketing consultancy and market research, headed by Jacques Blanchard. This agreement will enable Ipsos to acquire the Novaction group in its entirety. The company will then be known as Ipsos-Novaction.
August 16, 2001
First semester 2001: Ipsos revenues increase by 64%
Ipsos group revenues at first semester 2001 reach euro 217 million, a 64% increase over 2000. The organic growth (on a like for like perimeter and change rate) amounts to 9.9%, a performance which is all the more outstanding that it is based on a very good first semester 2000.
July 9, 2001
Ipsos acquires Riehle Research’s assets and opens US Public Affairs Polling Division With Thomas Riehle as President and Chief Operating Officer
With the acquisition of the assets of the Washington D.C. based company Riehle Research, the Ipsos group opens a new US Public Affairs Polling Division adding a new expertise in its portfolio in the USA.
June 18, 2001
Ipsos acquires Polish research company Demoskop
The Ipsos group and the Polish company Demoskop have just signed an agreement by which the Paris-based Group headed by Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot will acquire a 59.5% stake through a capital increase in the Polish company. This operation should be completed by July 1st, 2001.
May 29, 2001
The Ipsos group strengthens its position in the Middle East
Ipsos-Stat, a company that groups Ipsos' interests in the Middle East, represented by Mr. Edouard Monin, has just entered into an agreement with M.A.L.J. (Mohamed Abdul Latif Jameel Co. Ltd), one of Saudi Arabia's major economic groups.
May 15, 2001
First quarter 2001 : Ipsos revenues increase by 62.4%
Ipsos group revenues for the first quarter 2001 reach 95 million euros, a 62.4.% increase over the same period last year. On a like for like perimeter and exchange rate, Ipsos quarterly revenues raise by 9.7%. Growth has been significant in all Ipsos sectors of specialisation.
May 11, 2001
Ipsos appoints CEO to head UK business
Ipsos announces the appointment of Richard Silman as the next Chief Executive Officer of Ipsos UK, the market research company.
March 28, 2001
Ipsos Group Reports Strong Results for 2000
Ipsos consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2000 reached € 329.4 million euros, a 43% increase from 1999.
March 5, 2001
Latest acquisition places Ipsos among top 10 market research companies in the U.S.
The Ipsos Group today announced it has completed its acquisition of the Market Research Division of the NPD Group, the third major North American acquisition by Ipsos in the last year. The deal places Ipsos among the Top 10 market research companies in the U.S., with projected revenues of more than $200 million from its combined U.S. and Canadian operations this year.
February 15, 2001
High increase in 2000 revenues up 43% with € 329.4 million
Ipsos revenues for the year ended December 31, 2000 reached € 329.4 million (or USD 304.1 million), a 42.8% increase from 1999 and far greater than earlier estimates. On the basis of constant exchange rates and constant perimeter, Ipsos growth reached 13.0%.
January 17, 2001
Ipsos acquires NPD's market research division and becomes one of the major players of the sector in the US
Ipsos and NPD have signed an agreement by which Paris-based Ipsos will acquire NPD's market research division, including assets in the U.S. and Canada. The assets to be acquired by Ipsos accounted for about USD 70 million in revenues last year. Excluded from the sale are NPD’s syndicated tracking businesses in numerous vertical markets.
January 5, 2001
Ipsos-RSL Ltd win new National Readership Survey contract
We are very pleased to announce that Ipsos-RSL has been awarded a new contract by National Readership Surveys Ltd for the conduct of the UK’s industry research for newspapers and magazines. This contract will run for a minimum of four years from January 2002 and will be worth around £2.5m per year. Ipsos-RSL was awarded the contract in competitive tender against BMRB and Taylor Nelson Sofres.
January 5, 2001
Ipsos-RSL Ltd win new National Readership Survey contract
We are very pleased to announce that Ipsos-RSL has been awarded a new contract by National Readership Surveys Ltd for the conduct of the UK’s industry research for newspapers and magazines. This contract will run for a minimum of four years from January 2002 and will be worth around £2.5m per year. Ipsos-RSL was awarded the contract in competitive tender against BMRB and Taylor Nelson Sofres.
2000
November 15, 2000
3rd quarter 2000 : Ipsos further grows
Consolidated revenues for the Ipsos group in the 3rd quarter of the current financial year rose to 84.5 million euros, up 63.8% on the corresponding period last year, a record growth in the Group activity. It has to be noted that for the first time, the Canadian research company Ipsos-Reid as well as Ipsos-Stat companies in Middle East (Lebanon, Kuwait, UAE, Syria) have been integrated in the Group’s consolidation perimeter.
November 2000
ABRS 7 is underway – and better supported than ever
The seventh Asian Businessman Readership Survey is underway, with results due for release early in the summer of 2001. ABRS has recently been published once every two years, but the 2001 release date has been brought forward from autumn to early summer. This will provide the media industry with up to date information on the reading and behaviour of Asian business leaders in the renewed phase of growth of the region’s economies.
November 9, 2000
Ipsos acquires Marplan and becomes one of the major operators for media and marketing research in Brazil
Ipsos S.A. and the Marplan institute have signed a letter of intent under the terms of which the two companies will enter into negotiations for Ipsos to acquire a 100% stake in the capital of Marplan.
October 2, 2000
Strong growth in revenues + 34% and attributable net income + 79%
Ipsos, world leader in market research on behalf of brands, companies and institutions, has announced strong growth in results for the first half of 2000.
September 27, 2000
Ipsos France : la nouvelle donne
Les présidents du groupe Ipsos, Jean-Marc Lech et Didier Truchot, confient la direction générale d’Ipsos France à un double exécutif: Pierre Giacometti, jusqu’alors directeur général d’Ipsos Opinion, et Stéphane Truchi, ex - directeur général de Louis Harris. Jean-Marc Lech assure, outre ses fonctions de co-président du groupe Ipsos, la présidence d’Ipsos France.
August 24, 2000
French Elections : partnership Ipsos - Vizzavi
Les 18 prochains mois constituent une période exceptionnelle en terme de densité et de diversité électorale. Quatre campagnes électorales et sept tours de scrutin vont permettre aux électeurs de s’exprimer sur leur devenir et sur leur représentants.
July 20, 2000
Ipsos Leader In Latin America
Ipsos, jointly chaired by Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot, represented by Carlos Harding, CEO in charge of the Group’s international development, has just signed an agreement with Search Marketing, a company based in Santiago de Chile. According to this agreement, Ipsos will take a participation of 50% of shares in the capital of the Chilean company which ranks third in its market. With revenues of US$ 2 millions in 1999, Search Marketing is a research company specialized in media surveys (print, radio and plurimedia). It also conducts ad hoc marketing and customer satisfaction research.
June 26, 2000
Wanadoo Voila Régie et Ipsos-ASI*
En collaboration avec Wanadoo Voila Régie, régie Internet de France Telecom Multimédia Services, Ipsos-ASI a développé une méthodologie d’évaluation de l’efficacité des campagnes publicitaires online : le «Post-test Online». Ce partenariat, qui réunit pour la première fois en France dans le domaine de la publicité en ligne un institut d’études et une régie publicitaire, permettra aux annonceurs clients de Wanadoo Voila Régie de disposer d’informations capitales sur l’efficacité de leurs communications interactives.
June 22, 2000
Ipsos strengthens its presence in the United Kingdom
Ipsos and Research in Focus have signed an agreement by which the Ipsos group will take a participation of 50% of shares in the capital of the company. This participation will be completed (100%) in 2003. In 1999, the company which is fully controlled by its management, posted sales of £ 2.105 million (Euros 3.2 million).
June 21, 2000
Ipsos : successful capital increase
Ipsos capital increase through public offering of shares with warrants (ABSA) was successful. The initial amount of the offer – Euro 100 million – reached Euro 110 million, due to the exercise of the green shoe.
June 7, 2000
Ipsos launches a public offering of shares
Ipsos is one of the world’s leading market research organizations, specialized in marketing, testing, media and social research, as well as customer satisfaction measurement. Along the last ten years, it has experienced one of the fastest growth in the industry, particularly at the international level (+30% annual average).
May 9, 2000
Ipsos-RSL awarded BARB contract
BARB, the Broadcasters’ Audience Research Board, has awarded contracts for the new television audience research service to run from 2002 onwards with an option to extend for a further three years.
April 18, 2000
Ipsos purchases Tandemar, Leader in advertising research in Canada
Ipsos and Tandemar Research Inc. just signed an agreement by which the Canadian company is to join the Ipsos group. This acquisition reinforces the Group’s position in the advertising effectiveness research.
March 29, 2000
Activity 1999 : the highest growth of the market research industry. Net Net income shareholders’part + 244 % at EUR 3.6 million
Ipsos group consolidated revenues for the year 1999 were EUR 230.7 million (FF 1,513.6 million), that means a 15.8% increase. On a like for like consolidation and exchange rate basis, increase were up 12.7%. This growth is superior to the whole research market (estimation for 1999 +10%).
March 22, 2000
Ipsos strengthens its North American presence through the acquisition of the Angus Reid Group, Canada's premier market research company.
The internationally renown Ipsos group and Canada's Angus Reid Group have just announced an agreement where the Canadian company will be integrated into Ipsos. Dr. Angus Reid, founder and CEO, will remain head of the company, which will now be known as Ipsos-Angus Reid.
January 12, 2000
Ipsos strengthens its presence on the Internet: Médiangles joins the second French market research group
"Our interest in this new medium was initially expressed via an extensive mobilisation of our in-house resources, and now through the acquisition of the most active company in the Internet field on the French market".
1999
October 25, 1999
Ipsos N° 1 in Mexico with the BIMSA institute
Ipsos S.A. and the BIMSA institute have signed a letter of intent under the terms of which the two companies will enter into negotiations for Ipsos to acquire a 50% stake in the capital of BIMSA.
July 1, 1999
Successful initial public offering and listing on the Nouveau Marché of the Paris bourse
Following its successful initial public offering, Ipsos has been listed on the Nouveau Marché of the Paris Bourse on 1 July, 1999. The two co-Chairmen Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot declared "the success of the IPO arises from both the strong investor interest for the market and social research industry as a whole, and a recognition of the outstanding development of Ipsos since its creation in 1975. Ipsos is now the first French, listed market research group."
March 12, 1999
Ipsos acquires Australian market research company
Ipsos has continued its investment in the Asia-Pacific region, with the acquisition of Marketing for Change*, the Sydney based market research company.
January 1, 1999
A new image for Ipsos
We are proud to introduce to you the new Ipsos logo with which we will begin the new year and prepare the new millennium.