Our history
1975 - 1982Creation of a new vision and a unique partnershipIn 1982, Jean-Marc Lech joins Ipsos and becomes co-President alongside Didier Truchot. |
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1983 - 1989Ipsos becomes #5 in France |
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1990 - 1998Expansion in Europe and in AmericaFirst acquisitions outside France; Ipsos becomes a European research company. Ipsos expands to North America and Latin America. |
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1999 - 2010A multi specialist organizationIn 1999, Ipsos is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange. In 2000, Ipsos establishes a presence in Canada by acquiring Angus Reid Group and Tandemar Research. In 2001, Ipsos buys NPD Marketing Research and becomes a major research player in North America. In 2005, Ipsos acquires Montreal-based Descarie & Complices, a firm specializing in advertising and market research. In 2006, with the acquisition of Camelford Graham, Ipsos becomes an expert in qualitative research in Canada. |
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2011 - 2013Synovate a major acquisitionThe acquisition reinforces the position of Ipsos with the Big Four. |
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2014The « New Way »Ipsos launches its New Way program to assist its client with their changes. The Ipsos Foundation is created with a mission to enhance educational programs for underprivileged children and adolescents. |
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201540 years of helping clientsIpsos adopts a new tagline "Game Changers" Ipsos acquires RDA Group, the industry leading firm dedicated to vehicle quality assessment. Ipsos launches Ipsos Connect, which repositions its media and advertising businesses to better address the changing marketplace. Ipsos reinforces and strengthens its advisory services practice, through the Strategy3 brand, offering consulting on consumer understanding, innovation and marketing/brand strategy. |
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2018 - 2019« Total Understanding »Ipsos starts a new transformation project aimed at achieving faster growth: "Total Understanding". |
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