Consumers


People trust authenticity and track record for product reviews

When it comes to product reviews, people trust authenticity/transparency, track record, relatability and their deals/offers, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Just one in four plan to spend more money on gifts this holiday season

One in four Americans say they expect to use AI like ChatGPT to help with gift ideas or shopping lists, with even higher numbers among young adults, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

More Americans are cutting back on streaming and repairs

A growing number of Americans say they've canceled streaming services or are putting off car and home repairs, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
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What the Future: American Dream

Hear more about how “Made in America” matters and how to leverage it effectively, and how to tap the nuances of the American Dream across different demographics to tailor your products, innovation pipeline and your messages.

Americans think America’s greatness continues to decline

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.

A plurality of parents expect to spend the same on back-to-school

Only 34% of parents have started back-to-school shopping heading into August, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

People still largely prefer humans to create content, not AI

About three in four Americans want humans to create news and entertainment content, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker. Two in three want humans making their marketing and even art content.

Half of Americans don’t know electric vehicle tax credits are expiring; few are planning a purchase

Just four in ten Americans say they’re familiar with the electric vehicle tax credits expiring, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker. Men (52%) and higher-income households (56%) were more likely to be familiar.

Fewer Americans are planning to cut back on items due to tariffs

Are Americans less worried about tariffs? Across each of the product categories we asked about, none saw a rise in people saying they would cut back, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker.