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BrandStand: Are Consumers Receptive to Brands’ Involvement with National Issues?
Following the long and contentious 2016 election cycle, political issues remain top of mind for consumers. Marketers are likely wondering whether brands can or should utilize this heightened consciousness as a potential point of connection with consumers — or whether they should distance themselves from this combative political morass. Should brands…
The Boomer Mystique: Ignore at your own risk
As a consumer segment, Baby Boomers (born between 1946-1964) are sizable, lucrative, and they’re spending! As the largest U.S. demographic, they have 77% of discretionary wealth, represent 25% of the U.S. consumer landscape, and account for 60% of consumer spending. Reared amid the post-war economic boom, this generation virtually defined…
#GenerationTech: Millennials & Technology
Millennials — the most talked about generation for the past several years and likely for the next to come. As digital natives, they are tech-savvy, connected, and are making a significant impact on our world. Millennials are a diverse consumer segment born from 1981 to 1995, totaling over 80 million…
Ms. Understood: Exploring the Role of Women
According to Simmons/MRI, as of 2012, women reportedly made up 80% of U.S. spending power, and they now account for 85% of all consumer purchases (including those within male-oriented categories). [download file=”https://www.annalect.com/wp-content/uploads/Ms-Understood-Annalect-Research-12-2014.pdf” title=”Ms. Understood Annalect Research”] Women are now influencing and spending across all categories at a greater rate than…
Annalect Primary Research Study
Binge-viewing, also called binge-watching, refers to a pop cultural phenomenon whereby people watch multiple episodes of a TV program in one sitting. Bingeing is transforming the media landscape and affecting all areas of the industry, from the way video content is produced to the way we consume it; the effects…
Pinfluence: From Pins to Purchase
With the visual web becoming increasingly attractive to brands, understanding how consumers are using and valuing each platform is key to increasing bottom line performance. In a mere three years, Pinterest has emerged as one of the category leaders. With its unique pinning technology and link to purchase, brands are…