Consumer Behavior


Ethnography Publication

Ethnography

Ethnography is a qualitative research technique, characterized by spending extended periods of time with people. We immerse ourselves in their world so we can observe and understand what they say, what they do and how they do it.
Data Analytics Publication

Ipsos Science Center

Advances in science, analytics and data let us better support clients in a world that is constantly changing. The Ipsos Science Centre is a world class Data Science team at the intersection of statistics and computer science that allows us to leverage existing and new information in innovative ways to improve the insights and actions of decision makers.
In-the-moment Publication

'Show Me' Don't 'Tell Me': Uncovering Product Insights with Video & Image Analysis

When it comes to product testing with consumers, we believe in the power of video and image uploads to garner authentic, in the moment engagement, and open a window into sub-conscious behavior ('show me' don't 'tell me').

Ipsos Launches LIFE Path to Understand Consumer Dynamics along the Path to Purchase

New York, NY – Recognizing that the consumer’s path to purchase is more convoluted and more complex than ever before, Ipsos Marketing has launched LIFE Path to help clients understand and impact consumer choices along their journey. LIFE Path offers a holistic, modular approach to path to purchase understanding that involves social media intelligence, passive metering, and qualitative and quantitative research – so marketers can assess which touchpoints are most influential in generating sales.
Affluent Survey

Affluent Media Engagement Continues to Rise; A Majority of Media Brands Saw Their Affluent Audiences Grow in 2016

New York, NY – Media use and interest in advertising among Affluent consumers continue to grow, even from already high levels, according to the Fall 2016 Ipsos Affluent Survey USA, the 40th annual version of which was released today. The Survey defines “Affluent” as adults living in households with at least $100,000 in annual household income, a group that reflects the top 25% of American households; Affluents have a median income of $146K, and a mean income of $221K. “Affluent use of digital and mobile media continues to rise, while their use of traditional media remains largely stable – resulting in a net increase in Affluent media audiences overall,” according to study Director and Chief Insights Officer Dr. Stephen Kraus.

Six in Ten Americans Say a Personalized, Handwritten Note Helps Enhance a Gift, Making it Stand Out

Washington, DC – When it comes to receiving or giving a gift, roughly six in ten (58%) Americans say that a personalized, hand-written note helps to make the gift stand out, according to a recent online survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Cramer- Krasselt. Just under half of those surveyed also believe that the quality of the presentation (45%) and the quality of gift wrapping (44%) is also a major factor in helping make a gift special, while two in five (38%) say the same about the ribbon used. The use of a gift tag (25%) and the quality of the box (23%) are seen as making gifts stand out by roughly a quarter of all respondents, and 20% feel that the use of a gift topper can help make a gift stand out whether giving or receiving something special.

Six in Ten Americans Between the Ages of 45-60 Have Their Important Financial and Insurance Information Documented

Washington, DC – When it comes to documenting important financial account and insurance information, six in ten Americans between the ages of 45 – 60 say that they have done this (60%) – on par with other demographic groups included in the survey (LGBT 61%, African Americans 58%, Hispanics 56%). According to the recent online survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MassMutual, respondents are most likely to trust their spouse or significant other (58%) with access to this information in the event of an emergency, while about one in five (19%) prefer to trust their children with this information. Roughly one in ten have given access to this information to a brother or sister (9%), while very few say that they have a special friend (3%), a financial advisory (1%), or some other person (5%) who knows how to access that information in the event of an emergency. Another 5% say that they have not yet selected a person to share this information with.
Consumer Behavior Publication

Brands Don't Buy Brands — People Do

Brands exist in a constantly changing world and, at the same time, human behavior is undergoing a revolution — which makes it challenging to manage a brand.

Ipsos Advances Use of Behavioral Economics in Business

Think Tank with Yale School of Management and Key Corporate Partners to Develop New Applications for Behavioral Economics in Consumer Marketing