Posts Tagged ‘Syndicated Marketing Research’

Gauge: Marketers Confidence Index

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

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.

“Massive Appetite” for NHL Expansion

Monday, July 5th, 2010

IMI International’s “research demonstrates a massive appetite among sports fans for a second NHL team in Toronto, roughly double the interest in attracting an NFL team”, as reported in today’s Globe and Mail.

IMI International’s study in April 2010 across the GTA and Golden Horseshoe surrounding Toronto was conducted to determine the interest, impact and potential of a NHL team was for Hamilton, Kitchener and a second team in Toronto.

Price Versus Value Debate

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

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.

GlobalPulse™: Less Is More

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

In this ever-changing marketing landscape, it’s critical to know what is happening in your category and in others around the world. This week’s GlobalPulse™ Case Study provides a look into the very latest shopper marketing news: Retailers are now reducing the amount of choice on their shelves.

After years of tempting customers with ever expanding arrays of brands, hues, sizes and flavours, they’re racing to simplify their offerings.

Targeting Female Shoppers

Monday, May 17th, 2010

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”.

Agency & Client Experiential Alignment

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

In partnership with the Experiential Marketing Forum, EMF, the latest research article has recently been posted to the IMI International Downloads page.

This month’s topic focuses on how Agencies and Clients perceive experiential marketing and current momentum for the industry.

Brand & Private Label Insights

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

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.

Mirren New Business Conference

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

IMI International is excited to announce a new speaking and partnership agreement with the 2010 Mirren New Business Conference.

As a speaker for this conference, Don Mayo, Global Managing Partner of IMI International, will provide delegates with real-time insights into what clients want, need and demand from their agencies in 2010-11.

SMCC: Social Media Measurement

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

IMI International and the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada (SMCC) have partnered again for an exciting Breakfast Forum on March 25, 2010 to share more on 2010’s hot topic, social media.

Tim Bishop, Business Development, North America, will be speaking about social media measurement plus providing the latest insights and experience on how to measure ROI (and as a hint, it’s not about friends, fans or retweets…).

Canadian Sponsorship Forum

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Don Mayo, Managing Partner of IMI International, is again one of the leading conference speakers for the Canadian Sponsorship Forum.

Attendess will be the first to learn insights focused on actual in-market effectiveness, impact of brand activations and recent Vancouver 2010 Winter Games observations.