Despite the optimistic ending to 2016, 2017 has not started on a positive note, with all three economic indicators stumbling right out of the gate. The future will show if this a momentary glitch, or a sign of things to come.
New data from Ipsos Global @dvisor shows that many across 23 countries around the world think that their society is broken, while feeling a lack of confidence in establishment institutions - especially political parties, governments and the media.
From Monday morning moans to Saturday night selfies, more information about our lives is being captured and analysed than ever before. In fact, over 90% of all available human data has been recorded in the last two years and is already being used to transform the world around us.
The genesis of a new realm of possibility in manufacturing and supply chain. 3D printing is truly revolutionary. The ability to print bespoke parts and products will transform industrial manufacturing as well as many other sectors including Healthcare.
"Less than a week into his new job, fewer than half of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance,” described Chris Jackson of Ipsos. “His smart money would be to stay focused on the economy and jobs, where a majority of Americans think he’s doing a good job. Wading into the ACA fight puts Trump on less positive footing with public sentiment he might want to avoid."
All too often, clients tell us that they have “no problems” with customer loyalty simply because ongoing customer satisfaction surveys tell them their customers are “satisfied". However, we’ve learned from our experience that mere “satisfaction” cannot be equated with true loyalty.
In this interview with Ipsos’ Steve Kraus, eMarketer examines modern-day Affluents and what makes them tick. With 90% of today’s Affluent having created their own wealth in their own lifetime, value systems have changed for this consumer segment.
The data indicates a shifting in eras for the American position in the world. The Obama administration was seen by many in global community as a president looking outward from our borders; while President Trump won the election by looking inwards and reinforcing the borders. Though it is clear that the public thinks this era might be short lived, with 1/3 believing Trump will be impeached in 2017.
