More Americans (35% up from 29%) say they are more likely to shop with places that offer buy-now-pay-later options, according to the latest data from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Ipsos’ behavioral scientist, Jesse Itzkowitz, is delighted to be sharing his insight into How Behavioral Economics Is Changing Marketing and Marketing Research.
Market research is making enormous strides in providing a deeper understanding of consumers. Today, we understand their needs, wants, and motivations better than ever before. This information alone, however, does not drive behavior or create value for brands. To do that, we need to convert consumer understanding into consumer action.
Turkey, France, India, China Show Largest Drops; Brazil, Saudi Arabia Largest Increases. More Countries See Decreases than Gains in Jobs, Expectations and Investment Indices.
The plastic drinking straw has become a symbol of society’s growing concern over packaging convenience at the expense of our planet’s health. Already, four in 10 consumers report they have started using fewer plastic straws due to recent attention on the issue, according to a recent Ipsos/Buzzfeed poll. Nearly half of those polled support local governments banning their use.
Your competition just released a new product. It was starting to get buzz on social media and then a celebrity plugged it unprompted on Instagram and the mentions lit up. Is this the Next Big Thing, or is it the next Not a Thing Anymore? Will this have sustained scale? To put it another way, will this product “tip” from niche to mainstream and should you be developing an equivalent?
The home-cooked dinner remains the quintessential symbol for family bonding. As most dinners require some preparation, new options like app-based grocery delivery and meal kits are vying to simplify the task for time-strapped and budget-conscious home cooks.
