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Women, Technology and Democracy
Ipsos Public Affairs recently completed a study on behalf of the NDI (the National Democratic Institute) to better understand how women interact with digital technology and the particular challenges they face with regard to access, comfort and competencies. Read this report for an exploration of how female participants in its programs are using digital technology to increase their participation in politics as office holders, candidates, advocates and voters.
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Can Men Be Feminists Too? Half (48%) of Men in 15 Country Survey Seem to Think So
While 87% of Both Genders Say Equality Should Be Norm Between the Sexes, Only 55% of Women Say It's Happening
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Americans Look for a Healthy Balance in Diet and Exercise
Thoughts and ideas from Ipsos Public Affairs to stimulate your understanding of public opinion and consumer attitudes
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How Green Initiatives Pay Reputational Dividends
The environment is a popular topic of conversation within corporate reputation circles. As Public Affairs researchers, Ipsos is frequently asked about the traction (or lack thereof!) of environmental programs in boosting corporate reputation. If the environment is so important to people, why isn't it a major driver of every company's corporate reputation? The answer to this question revolves around three loci: broad issue importance, salience of the environment for a particular company's industry and image, and environmental program or message fit.
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Green Marketing: Just a Tactic?
Consumers appear to be wary of companies who label their products as being `green', or environmentally friendly. The results of an Ipsos Reid study conducted this spring on behalf of Icynene reveal that a significant percentage of consumers view `green' labeling of a product as little more than a marketing tactic and that some consumers have reservations when it comes to paying for such products.