Consumer Goods Polls

Food and Beverages Rival Vitamins and Supplements for Consumer Interest in Products that Improve Digestion, Energy, Weight and Blood Sugar Levels

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

New York, NY – Consumer interest in food and beverages that offer better digestive health, increased energy, weight loss, and healthy blood sugar levels is greater than or similar to interest in vitamins and supplements that provide the same health and wellness benefits. This is the latest finding from a global study conducted by Ipsos Marketing, Consumer Goods.     


Americans Love Their Gaming Consoles As Much As Their Cars

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

New York, NY – A new Ipsos study finds that gamers are as passionate about their gaming consoles as auto buyers are about their cars. In a study of over 3000 Americans, Ipsos Loyalty investigated Americans’ level of satisfaction with ten industries with which they typically interact. “Gaming consoles and cars stood out from the pack,” says Tim Keiningham, global chief strategy officer at Ipsos Loyalty. “It appears that America’s famous love affair with the car is being challenged by a newer technology.”     


Presenting Inspiring Perspectives on Shopping Insights

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Chicago, IL – How can non-grocery retail marketers create meal ideas and inspire shoppers in their aisles? Donna Wydra, Senior Vice President with Ipsos Marketing’s U.S. shopper insight practice will be probing that topic at the 10th annual IIR Shopper Insights in Action Conference, being held July 11-14 in Chicago. Wydra will be co-presenting with Liz Mohr, Shopper Insights and Analytics Director at ConAgra Foods. The presentation will examine consumer attitudes and behaviors and help inform the shopper marketing decisions of non-grocery retailers.     


For BC Consumers, Retailer Customer Service is King

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Vancouver, BC – Ipsos Reid’s 2010 Excellence in Retailing Study conducted jointly with Shelfspace – The Association for Retail Entrepreneurs, reveals that a retailer’s customer service goes a long way to win over potential customers in BC.     


Consumers See Little Difference between National and Store Brands

Wednesday, April 07, 2010

New York, NY – Consumers from around the world feel strongly that store brands are the same as, or better than, national brands at providing a variety of benefits. This is the latest finding from a study conducted by Ipsos Marketing, Consumer Goods.     


British Columbians Placing Less Emphasis on Environmental Factors in Store Choice Decision

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Vancouver, BC – Results from Ipsos Reid’s 2010 Retailers and the Environment Study reveals that fewer British Columbians view a retailer’s environmental actions as a key factor in choosing where they shop compared to two years ago.     


'Tis the Season for Shopping for British Columbians - But Is this the Season for Spending?

Monday, November 23, 2009

Vancouver, BC – ‘Tis the season for opening wallets for gifts, entertainment, travel, and celebrations, but will shoppers’ spending change during the holiday given the current state of economy? To find out, Ipsos Reid launched a new study to examine the purchase behaviour of adult British Columbians when it comes to shopping during the 2009 holiday season.     


"Value" Tops Shopping Lists in the Aisles of Consumer Packaged Goods Consumption

Thursday, August 13, 2009

New York, NY - Value is a top priority when purchasing consumer packaged goods products, according to findings from a study conducted by Ipsos Marketing, Consumer Goods. When asked what thoughts crossed their minds when making decisions to purchase food, household and personal products on their most recent grocery shopping trip, almost two-thirds (64%) of global consumers indicated value for the money.     


What Have You Done for Me Lately?

Thursday, July 16, 2009

New York, NY - A recent study conducted by Ipsos Marketing, Consumer Goods shows that while global consumers do not find the consumer packaged goods sector to be particularly innovative, there is high demand for new food, household and personal products in the market.     


Freshness, Health and the Environment Matter Most in the Kitchens of the World

Thursday, June 11, 2009

New York, NY – A new study conducted by Ipsos Marketing, Consumer Goods indicates that global consumers have readjusted their priorities regarding food products. Fresher ingredients. Increased health benefits. More environmentally friendly packaging. These are the top priorities global consumers are placing on food companies.     


Consumers Sacrifice New Products and Usual Brands During Economic Downturn

Thursday, April 30, 2009

New York, NY – Consumers around the world are more wary of trying new consumer goods products when they sense the economy is slowing down. This is the finding of a recent Ipsos Marketing, Consumer Goods study on global consumer attitudes and behavior that covered 18 countries around the world. In fact, more than half of global consumers shy away from new grocery, personal and household products during an economic downturn.     


For Companies in Unpopular Industries, the Silver Lining Is a Greater Opportunity to Stand Out

Thursday, February 26, 2009

New York, NY – Since 2006, Ipsos Public Affairs has been studying and tracking the corporate reputation of over one hundred leading corporations in the United States, and of over thirty different economic sectors or industries with a research program named I-Rep American Public.     


Top Car Buyer Regrets Include Overpaying for a New Car and Not Doing Enough Research

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

New York, NY – While car buyers regard price as a top consideration, roughly a quarter (23%) say that their worst mistake when purchasing a car was overpaying for a new car that quickly depreciated in value, according to a new survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of CarMax.     


Nearly Half of Canadians (43%) Plan to Shop More at Wal-Mart this Christmas

Monday, December 08, 2008

Toronto, ON – According to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Wal-Mart Canada, nearly one-half of Canadians intend to do more of their Christmas shopping at Wal-Mart this year than last. More specifically, 43% intend to shop more at Wal-Mart this Christmas than last year, while two in ten (20%) intend to shop at Wal-Mart about the same amount this year as they did last year.     


Generational Divide: Small Business Owners Differ on Attitudes Towards Technology in their Businesses

Friday, October 03, 2008

Toronto, ON – A new Ipsos Reid poll of small business owners in Canada, conducted on behalf of Hewlett Packard, has uncovered a generational divide that exists among small business owners and their attitudes towards technology in the workplace. From the types of technology they purchase, to the level of their comfort using various forms of technology, attitudes towards technology in their business vary greatly depending on the age of the entrepreneur.     


Does It All Come Out In the Wash?

Monday, September 15, 2008

Toronto, ON – A new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of National PR/GE reveals that nearly three in ten Canadians (28%) consider themselves to be laundry “experts” – they know exactly how much water and soap to use and can remove every stain on their family's clothing.     


Nintendo Wii (35%) Most Popular Gaming Console for HDTV Gamers

Monday, July 21, 2008

Toronto, ON – It appears that Canadians who use their HDTV for games have a preference for the Nintendo Wii console. According to a new poll conducted by Ipsos Reid, among those who have bought (or plan to buy) a high-definition TV, four in ten (35%) HDTV owners who play games using the high-def televisions connect a Nintendo Wii to the TV. This makes the Nintendo console the most popular console for high-definition gamers, compared to other flagship consoles – namely the X-Box 360 (28%) and the Playstation 3 (25%).     


Four in Ten (40%) Parents Say Video Games Are Increasingly Becoming A Family Activity

Monday, July 14, 2008

Ottawa, ON – It appears that for many families, family night means gathering around the gaming console or computer, with a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of the Entertainment Software Association of Canada revealing that four in ten (40%) parents ‘agree’ (12% strongly/28% somewhat) that ‘video games are increasingly becoming a family activity’ in their household.     


Canadians Exhibit Low Levels Of Interest In Managing Energy Use

Thursday, July 03, 2008

Calgary, AB - The supply, price, and environmental costs of electricity are increasingly important issues across Canada. Consumers can become more energy efficient and potentially reduce costs by using Smart Meters, which track how much and when electricity is used in their homes. As part of a new study, Energy and the Internet, Ipsos Reid investigated Canadians’ awareness and interest in Smart Meter technology.     


Ipsos Reid Survey Reveals Some Canadians Are Taking Their Gaming To The Next Level

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Toronto, ON – It appears that there are few limits as to how online Canadians like to enjoy their computer games. A new poll conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of Microsoft has found that one in five Canadian men (17%) has played a computer game in the nude. A smaller percentage of women (9%) have done the same.     


When It Comes To Their Ice Cream, Ontarians Want The Real McCoy

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Toronto, ON – It appears that Ontarians are not ready to compromise when it comes to their ice cream. According to a new poll conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, nine in ten (88%) Ontarians say that it’s important (59% “very important”/29% “somewhat important”) that the ice cream they buy from the dairy freezer is “real ice cream made from milk and not a frozen dessert made from vegetable oils”. As well, nearly all Ontarians (96%) say that they prefer to serve real ice cream to their children, rather than a frozen dessert made from vegetable oils.     


Majority (52%) of Online Canadians Not Fully Satisfied with their Internet Experience

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Toronto, ON – A new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Rogers High Speed Internet has revealed that a majority (52%) of Canadians are not fully satisfied with their internet experience. In fact, when asked of their level of satisfaction, less than half (48%) indicated that they were ‘very satisfied’ with their internet experience, while a majority is only ‘somewhat’ (48%), ‘not very’ (3%) or ‘not at all’ (1%) satisfied with what they’re getting out of the internet.     


No Matter The Size, Majority (59%) Of SMB Owners Say Branding Their Business A ‘Priority’

Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Toronto, ON – A new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Hewlett Packard finds that no matter the size of their small or medium-sized business, a majority (59%) of SMB owners say that branding their business is a ‘priority’ (28% very high/31% somewhat high). In fact, just two in ten (18%) say it’s ‘not a priority at all’, while one quarter (23%) would say it’s ‘not much of a priority’. Furthermore, two thirds (66%) agree (27% strongly/39% somewhat) that developing and then marketing that brand is a priority for their business.     


AP/Ipsos Poll: US Shares Blame For China Products

Thursday, August 30, 2007

The Topline results for this poll are now available for download.     


Ipsos Launches New Concept Screening System That Also Measures Market Potential

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

New York, NY— Ipsos, a leading survey-based market research firm, has introduced InnoScreen®, a global concept screening system that provides a superior estimate of in-market potential. InnoScreen tests concepts in any category in any country and provides a validated market potential estimate along with guidance on how to improve concepts.     


Most Canadians Underestimate How Much Energy They Can Save By Washing Clothes In Cold Water

Friday, February 23, 2007

Toronto, On – Nearly all Canadians (96%) say they would likely try to save energy if it “just involved simple changes in their day-to-day household activities”, according to a new Ipsos Reid survey conducted on behalf of Tide Coldwater Detergent. But many Canadians don’t realise the significant household energy savings they can gain by washing their clothes in cold water rather than warm water: most (68%) estimate that they could save less than 75% of household energy used per load by using cold water over warm.     


When It Comes To Cell Phones Size Does Matter

Friday, November 03, 2006

Toronto, ON – A new Ipsos Reid survey conducted on behalf of LG Electronics Canada asked Canadians about their attitudes towards cell phones.     


A Survey Of Calgary And Kitchener-Waterloo Residents On Financial Services

Thursday, October 12, 2006

Toronto, ON - Canadian Tire Financial Services will soon be offering new financial services and products in two test markets--Calgary, Alberta and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. A new Ipsos Reid survey of adult residents of Calgary and Kitchener-Waterloo adults finds that residents think it's important that Canadians are not limited to just traditional banks (89% in Calgary and 90% in Kitchener-Waterloo). Moreover, most would be interested in obtaining financial services and products at an institution other than a traditional bank (63% in Calgary and 69% in Kitchener-Waterloo).     


Ipsos Insight Releases Proprietary Tool That Raises The Bar For Line Optimization: Line Evolution™ Tackles Complexities Of Today’s Consumers And Retailers

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

New York, NY – To help consumer products manufacturers make better decisions about which products to include in their product lineups, Ipsos Insight has introduced Line Evolution™, a proprietary line optimization solution that takes into account consumer need states, retail space limitations, and the reality of stock outages.     


Most Canadians Looking For Help When It Comes To Keeping Their Shower Clean

Monday, July 31, 2006

Toronto, ON - According to a new survey conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of SC Johnson, strong majorities of Canadians like a clean home and a clean shower, but they certainly would like to be able to spend less time cleaning and would appreciate any help they can get in making their chores easier.     


Getting The Inside Track On Recent Product Introductions With InnoTrack™

Friday, July 21, 2006

New York, NY— Leading survey-based market research firm Ipsos Insight today unveiled its new InnoTrack tool, which measures how well a new product has performed in the market—domestic or global—versus expectations. Unlike syndicated services, InnoTrack sheds light on why products perform the way they do by identifying consumer motivations and deterrents to trial and repeat.     


The Media Audit: New Study Indicates Pager-Like Device May Be Reason For Lower Listening Levels With PPM

Friday, July 21, 2006

Houston, TX — A recent radio study shows 35% to 40% of participants in the study are more likely to routinely carry a cell phone than a pager device to measure radio audiences. This is one of the many findings of a telephone study of 1,000 randomly selected adults commissioned by The Media Audit/Ipsos, one of two companies competing for the US electronic radio ratings contract.     


Testing—and Reaching—Your Product’s Performance Potential

Monday, May 15, 2006

New York, NY — Leading survey-based market research firm Ipsos today unveiled its new Product Precision™ product testing system, which features data-driven direction and consulting for developing successful new products, enhancing existing products, and making smart decisions about cost reductions. Product Precision addresses business issues that arise throughout the product lifecycle, using test designs tailored to the client’s specific business objectives, whether measuring the success of a new product, improving product performance, assessing reformulation risk, or reducing costs.     


Senior Brand Research And Planning Executive Joins Ipsos’ Global Team

Thursday, October 06, 2005

New York, NY — Ipsos Insight, the flagship marketing research division of Ipsos in the U.S., announced that David Nemiah has joined the company’s consumer products research division as Vice President, Global Equity & Branding.     


Senior Executive Joins Growing Consumer Products Division At Leading Market Research Firm

Friday, June 17, 2005

New York, NY — Ipsos-Insight, the flagship marketing research division of Ipsos in the U.S., announced that Becki Meyer has joined the company’s Consumer Products Division as Vice President in its Cincinnati office. Meyer will lead the Ipsos-Insight teams providing strategic marketing research support and consulting to leading packaged goods clients.