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Even Affluent Americans Think 'The 1%' Are Pulling Away
In recent years, attitudes toward the richest 1% of Americans have increasingly become part of the national conversation. Some vilify “The 1%,” others want to join their ranks, and many hold both attitudes at once – viewing the wealthy with a sometimes paradoxical mix of anger, envy and aspiration.
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Asia’s Millennials Want to Connect With Brands
When it comes to marketing to the Millennial generation across Asia, brands must be authentic and relevant. This was the consensus from a recent panel session on understanding young people in the region, held by the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.
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The 5 Truths That Define Millennials
It seems hard to get away from the word ‘Millennial’ these days.
Everywhere you look there are new articles, studies, findings and revelations about how brands can better engage with and tap into this group of consumers. And why wouldn’t they want to? Millennials are on the cusp of having more spending power than any other generation in history: an estimated $200 billion annually by 2017. Understanding this group of consumers is critical for marketers — what motivates them, keeps them up at night, shapes their behavior and attitudes, and so on. To answer these questions, we have to know how to engage them in research. -
20 Years Of Change Among Europe’s Affluent Consumers
This year Ipsos celebrates 20 years of the European Media and Marketing Survey (EMS), or as it is called now, The Ipsos Affluent Survey Europe. 20 years of tracking the Affluent, with their disposable income and whom are disproportionately important to most marketers of products and services.
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2015 China Luxury Forecast
Positive consumer dynamics will continue to drive Chinese shoppers as the world’s number one luxury force. The China Luxury Forecast surveys luxury consumers in the mainland China and Hong Kong. This is the most detailed survey in Greater China looking at the behaviors and attitudes in the luxury sector.
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Eco cars and key developments within the global auto industry
Major automotive manufacturers have traditionally focused on developing high quality sophisticated vehicles for developed markets, which are reaching saturation point.
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At Home And On The Go With The Millennials
Every generation has its challenges and its defining moments, usually underscored by the times they live in. Today’s young adults are no different. As they come into their own, the Millennial generation – ages 18-31 for this study – faces a set of challenges that reflects the new realities of our economy and technology.
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Vietnam’s coffee industry
French colonists first introduced coffee to Vietnam in 1857. It has become embedded in the local culture ever since. The country is currently the world’s second largest producer and exporter of coffee, after Brazil.
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Thailand poised as the next luxury shopping destination
Recently, Thailand has indicated interest in capturing the opportunities for growing the luxury retail sector via the volume of tourist shoppers and growing local middle class. In a global survey by MasterCard, it was found that Bangkok visitor spending contributed to annual USD 14.4 billion dollars, ranking 4th globally in visitor spending.