Sentient recently partnered with Schneider Associates to conduct the Tenth Annual Most Memorable New Product Launch Survey. The results of this study have been published in USA Today and can also be accessed at MMNPL. Despite the large number of new products launched in 2011, there were a few that were especially memorable to consumers. […]
The November First Command Financial Behaviors IndexTM reveals increased feelings of financial security during the holiday season this year as evident from holiday spending. The Index, commissioned by First Command and conducted by Sentient, examines financial behaviors, attitudes and intentions among U.S. consumers ongoing since February 2008.
Despite low mortgage rates, the October First Command Financial Behaviors IndexTM reveals that many Americans are not taking advantage of this opportunity to refinance their mortgage because of the continued economic instability. The Index, commissioned by First Command and conducted by Sentient, examines financial behaviors, attitudes and intentions among U.S. consumers ongoing since February 2008.
The AMA’s 2010 Marketing Research Conference in Atlanta theme was “Unfiltered Perspectives. Unexpected Opportunities.” This conference provided an opportunity for both suppliers and clients to hear about specific case studies from many industries—including CPG, restaurants and consumer electronics—and also to hear about research industry trends.
With the unemployment rate approximately ten percent, companies are forcing workers to take unpaid time off—a furlough. Having employees take vacation without pay allows the company to wait out the storm. Essentially, costs are cut while the number of employees remains the same—in a way. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, 2.3 million […]