The Ipsos Care-o-Meter asks Americans what they know about vs. what they care about, twice every month. From sports to political fights, the answers say as much about Americans as they do about the world at large. Here's the latest.
When was America greatest? A (shrinking) majority say it was greatest before the 1980s, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker. Just 9% think it’s at its greatest in the present day. More (12%) think it was never great.
Only 34% of parents have started back-to-school shopping heading into August, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Nine in Ten Agree That It is Never Too Late to Start a New Career, Explore Career Options, or Finish or Further Education
Eight in Ten Global Respondents Expect 2013 Will Be a Better Year Than 2012, Up Eight Points; Expectations of Next Year's Global Economy Also Jumps Eight Points to 49%
Cash Back Is the Most Common and Most Appealing Reward Program