Ahead of Black Friday 2018, Tim Denison traces the history of a retail event that has evolved into a global phenomenon. But what is different now to previous years, what can retailers learn, and what shape can we expect Black Friday to take in the future?
November’s edition of Ipsos Update includes two new editions of Flair on Brazil and Russia, our latest white paper on the future of mobility, features on healthcare and the media consumption of business executives, alongside the latest ‘nation brand’ rankings.
Japan is in second place for the first time, while the UK remains in third, and France moves to fourth place - major gains are in the index’s People and Governance sub-categories. Winter Olympics and FIFA World Cup hosts South Korea and Russia improved their images, South Korea most remarkably. The U.S. remains in sixth place.
Welcome to Ipsos Update – our monthly selection of research and thinking from Ipsos teams around the world. October’s edition features new papers on agile research, surviving disruption, and creating strong branded memories in ads, as well as reports on Kenya, populism, and young people globally.
The World Luxury Tracking is Ipsos’s landmark study on the global Luxury market. Every Year, this monitor highlights the different trends within a key geographic zone and allows brands to better understand consumer expectations and local cultures. This latest wave covers 5 countries from “The Great East” which are of strategic importance in the new luxury economy worldwide: China, Hong Kong, South-Korea, Japan and Russia.
How to evoke an emotional response to leave strong branded memories. While we all know the importance of first impressions, this report highlights the significance of a good last impression.
Taking vacation is a way to get away for a few days from the fast-paced modern world. But do we take all vacation days available to us? Do we fully disconnect when we are away? A new Ipsos Global @dvisor poll reveals opinions of citizens in 27 countries around the world about taking time off.