Ipsos News and Polls

Ipsos Global @dvisory: The Economic Pulse of the World (May 2013)

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:00:30 GMT

Washington, DC - A major analysis of world public opinion was released today by Ipsos— one of the world’s largest market and opinion research companies. The report, titled “Ipsos Global @dvisory: The Economic Pulse of the World” is based on 18,331 recent interviews in 24 countries around the world. The report examines citizens' assessment of current state of their country's economy for a total global perspective. The full report is free of charge and may be downloaded by clicking the link to the right.

Quality and Leadership Hallmarks of Ipsos’ U.S. Qualitative Research Practice at All Levels

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:30 GMT

New York, NY – Ipsos UU, the qualitative research arm of Ipsos Marketing, has a new leader in the United States. Pierre Le Manh, Ipsos Deputy CEO and CEO North America, has announced that April Jeffries is stepping into the role of President of Ipsos UU in the United States.

Ipsos/Reuters Poll (May 21): Syrian Intervention

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:30 GMT

Washington, D.C. - These are findings from an Ipsos poll conducted for Thomson Reuters on the current situation in Syria.

Socialogue: Think Small

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:00:30 GMT

Global - No matter where we are, we're always connected, with each of us using an average of 2.3 devices. So, when it comes to our technology products, small and portable is what we like. While most of us use mobile phones (82%), laptops, used by two-thirds (66%), have surpassed the standard desktop computer (60%). And, 17% of us are already using tablets. Given the multiplicity of devices in use, it becomes increasingly important for brands to have an online presence that is optimized for computers, tablets and mobile phones, alike. Once upon a time, that would have been considered thinking big. Today, it’s just thinking smart.

Many See Sharing One’s Belongings Online as a Great Way to Earn Extra Money

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:30:30 GMT

New York, NY – Nearly six in ten (56%) U.S. adults agree that being able to borrow or rent someone’s property or belongings online is a great way to save money, according to a new poll of over 2,000 adults conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of Airbnb. Similarly, nearly half of U.S. adults (47%) agree that sharing one’s property/belongings online is a great way to have an extra source of income.

Puget Sound Residents Planning to Focus on Family and Home this Memorial Day

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:00:30 GMT

Seattle, WA – Residents of the Puget Sound area plan to stay close to home and family for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday.

Ipsos/Reuters Poll: Core Political Approval

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:30 GMT

Washington, D.C. - These are findings from an Ipsos poll conducted for Thomson Reuters about core political approval.

Rising Food Prices Cause Canadians to be More Frugal, Make Smarter Food-Buying Decisions

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:30 GMT

Toronto, ON – Canadians are likely to keep a closer eye on the price tags the next time they’re at the grocery store as most believe food prices have gone up and it’s had an impact on their shopping habits, according to a new survey conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of RBC. Eight in ten (84%) believe food prices have increased in the last year compared to the year before, compared to only 15% who believe they’ve stayed the same and 1% who believe they’ve decreased.

Inside the BC Election: What Happened and Why

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:30:30 GMT

Vancouver, BC – While pollsters, pundits, pontificators, party stalwarts and journalists are wringing their hands wondering how Christy Clark and the BC Liberals managed to capture another mandate from voters, the definitive poll done on Election Day by Ipsos Reid and released today shows just what happened and what motivated people.

Ipsos Shuffles the Leadership Deck in Move to Build Business in North America

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:00:30 GMT

New York, NY - Pierre Le Manh, Ipsos Deputy CEO and CEO North America, has announced several key appointments at the uppermost levels of leadership for Ipsos in the region.