President Trump’s approval rating remains steady: 45% of all Americans approve of the way Trump is handling his job as President. Registered voters are slightly more likely to approve of Trump’s performance (47%).
Europ Assistance releases its 18th annual Barometer on Summer holidays, focusing on Europe's, America's, and the first time Asia's holidays plans. In 2018, summer holiday plans are consolidating in all countries with a stable budget in Europe and the United States while increasing in Brazil. Millennials are disrupting traditional practices giving new strength to alternative lodging and online reviews. Social media are becoming a holidays must-have for Asia, the United States and Brazil while Europeans disconnect more easily.
There are lessons to learn here when conducting research and measurement projects. Without clear goals, planning and direction, your results may not find the ‘promised land’.
A CIGI-Ipsos global survey reports that majority (52%) says they’re more concerned about online privacy than they were a year ago. Around six in ten feel that social media (63%) and search engines (57%) have too much power.
Spurred on by Open Banking, advocates of FinTech are forecasting a revolution in the financial services sector. But with the change seemingly slow to happen, Tom Erasmus asks will the latest innovations finally overcome consumer inertia?
Royal Family has a net positive impact on Britain’s reputation abroad – though half say it makes no difference, and it also reinforces perceptions of Britain as a traditional country. The Queen and Prince Harry are the most liked Royals around the world. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are also viewed favourably.
The Thomson Reuters/Ipsos Monthly Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) was released today for the following countries: Australia, China, India, Japan and South Korea.
