With the Canadian economy making strides in recovery, it would stand to reason that there would be renewed optimism and activity in the business world.
Results from the first-ever Marketing Confidence Index, measured in conjunction with the Gauge Report, an annual survey of marketing professionals conducted by IMI International and Cossette, have revealed otherwise.
In partnership with the Experiential Marketing Forum, EMF, the latest research article has recently been posted to the IMI International Downloads page.
Recently on the EMF posts, there has been a lot of reference to a change in consumer buying habits as a result of the economic conditions in recent times.
A recent cover story by Marketing Magazine in its April 19, 2010 edition focused on the female consumer, specifically in relation to the amount and type of communications that are being directed at them.
As the headline notes, “if women hold so much buying power, why aren’t marketers doing a better job of communicating to them? Kristin Laird outlines the key ways companies can meet the needs of female consumers”.
How are shoppers buying branded and private label products in the recovering economy?
IMI International’s ConsumerTrack™ Insights Team recently completed its latest study, “Brand and Private Label Purchases In A Recovering Economy” in both Canada and USA.
Julius Diamond, Founder and President of IMI International, is headlining the upcoming Infopresse Promotions Conference being hosted in Montreal on February 17, 2010.
The topic, “Optimizing Your Marketing Effectiveness and ROI”, will showcase the latest IMI International consumer insights on the influence of promotions and brand activation on retail activity, brand purchasing and image.
IMI International’s ConsumerTrack™ Insights Team recently completed its latest study, Winning in an Economic Decline.
This module provides a look into how consumers are thinking, what tactics will work the hardest for you and how brands have utilized these to their advantage.
IMI International is pleased to announce that a large segment of its ConsumerTrack™ Library is now available for viewing online.
For less than the cost of a focus group, you can stay current on consumer trends plus leverage IMI International’s latest insights on brand activations.
Leading IMI International’s first presentation to Strategic Sponsorship Marketing: The Canadian Summit, Dan Hunter, IMI International Partner, discussed the latest topics of focus for marketers in Canada.
Entitled, Maximize Your Sponsorship ROI in These Tough Economic Conditions, Dan’s presentation highlighted that in a tough economy, consumers don’t stop spending. They just spend differently.
Over 4,000 curious shopper marketing industry experts packed the 2009 In-Store Marketing Expo from October 6 to 8 at Navy Pier in downtown Chicago.
To complement the large in-store trade component of the conference, IMI International was once again asked to lead a focused learning session on the very latest insights on Shopper Marketing from a consumer perspective.
For the second time in as many years, the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada, a division of the Association of Canadian Advertisers, welcomed Dan Hunter, Partner, IMI International to the stage to share the latest in consumer insights.
Speaking to one of the largest groups to recently assemble for the bi-monthly meetings, Dan led the session to showcase how Canadian consumers have changed in these turbulent times.
