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2012: Economic Optimism – A Shared Perspective?

Catie S.
Dana B.
3.12.2012
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As we kicked off 2012, we launched a study in Communispace’s proprietary Idea Space communities in collaboration with SMG Multicultural to get a pulse for consumer feelings and emotions – and how they might differ across Hispanic and General Market (non-Hispanic) segments.

Both groups of respondents share a similar perspective as they look back on 2011, and outlook as they think ahead to 2012. Not only do they select the same emotions (from an aided list) to describe their feelings towards the past and future [a], but they also use the same terms when asked to share the top three words that come to mind as they launch into the New Year (open-ended) [b].MORE…

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What’s driving consumer confidence in 2012? [infographic]

3.7.2012
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Chris O.

The Communispace Index is a brand new series of infographics—released bi-monthly—that explores the mindset of consumers around current events and trends. Based on original research conducted in the IdeaSpaces (Communispace’s proprietary online communities), the Communispace Index provides a window into the consumer perspective.

What’s driving consumer confidence in 2012? What factors are your customers weighing before making a purchase decision? In an effort to understand what’s on consumers’ minds this year, we asked members of our online communities these very questions.MORE…

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What Drives Consumers’ Green Behavior Throughout the Product Life Cycle?

Stephanie B.
3.1.2012
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A few weeks ago I wrote part one of this series titled, What drives consumers’ green behavior and how does it affect purchase decisions? and in that installment I explained how TOMS and Warby Parker have connected with customers at the purchase phase of consumption by going beyond a linear product offering. They’ve done so by means of connecting their products (shoes and eyewear) to environmental causes that people are passionate about at the point of purchase. However, the purchase phase is not the only spot in the product life cycle for brands to make the environmental connection, the point of disposal is also a powerful touch point for brands to be involved.MORE…

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Engaging BRIC Consumers Online for Market Research (Webinar)

2.23.2012
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Manila A.

BRIC markets (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) are evolving at a fast and furious pace, transforming the digital landscape. In fact, BRIC consumers are taking the lead when it comes to using the social web: their behavior is more diverse and also more mobile than peoples’ from westernized countries; they are more likely to blog and to maintain social network profiles, and thus share content on the Web; and they represent the greatest potential for growth, as Internet penetration is still below 50% in all four countries.MORE…

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Feeling the Brand Love: Consumers write love letters to their favorite brands

Amanda F.
2.14.2012
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Whether you are an over-the-top Valentine lovebird with flowers, reservations and sappy gifts ready at the whim OR whether you will cringe at the sight of any shade of pink or red on February 14th, there has long been a debate over whether Valentine’s Day should be observed and how exactly it should be celebrated, if at all. MORE…

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Vote for Verbatim: Best Marketing & Advertising Blog in Boston

2.7.2012
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Devon J.
Chris O.

Verbatim is in the running to be named best Marketing & Advertising Blog by the good folks at BostInnovation, thanks to your nominations. We’re up against some stiff competition.

Each week, we work hard to bring you new research, consumer insights best practices, social media observations, and hopefully some laughs.

All we need is your votes – it’s easy! Just head over to the BostInno Insider Awards, and select Verbatim from under the Marketing & Advertising: Company blog category.MORE…

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What drives consumers’ green behaviors, and how does it affect purchase decisions?

Stephanie B.
2.2.2012
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Green and socially responsible marketing will continue to be a big part of the conversation in 2012.

When consumers can see how their purchasing power is an opportunity to make an impact on the environment, they become fiscally conscious of how brand choice can go beyond products alone.
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Discussing Children’s Screen Time: Benefits and Consequences

1.18.2012
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Manila A.

Last week I presented our research study, Tech Fast Forward: Plug in to See the Brighter Side of Life, to a select audience attending the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (which drew over 150,000 people—a new record!). I spoke on one of the Kids@Play panels with Carly Shuler of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center.MORE…

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