Category Archives: Consumer Behavior

‘Revenge Spending’ And The Groundswell Of Inflationaires

‘Revenge Spending’ And The Groundswell Of Inflationaires by Hunter Thurman , Op-Ed Contributor, June 24, 2022 Business media is awash in perspective on, in short, the perplexing nature of the challenges facing consumables brands and retailers. “The old playbook isn’t working.”  Businesses must future-proof.” “Inflationary pressures will have deep impact on consumer spending.” So while … Continue reading ‘Revenge Spending’ And The Groundswell Of Inflationaires

Tough times increasing consumers’ desire for reliable, trustworthy companies

74% say communicating honestly and transparently is more important now than pre-pandemic. Constantine von Hoffman on June 13, 2022 Ultimately, what all companies sell is trust and tumultuous times make earning and keeping that trust the most important thing a business can do.  This can be seen in a recent Salesforce report which found: 88% … Continue reading Tough times increasing consumers’ desire for reliable, trustworthy companies

Adapting Conversion Funnels to Suit Consumer Behavior in the New Normal

Adapting Conversion Funnels to Suit Consumer Behavior in the New Normal Dmytro Spilka / 21 Mar 2022   From a marketing perspective, digital acceleration has been accompanied by noticeable changes in the purchasing behavior of consumers. Data shows that consumers across several global institutions are shifting to more value-based purchasing – with a greater emphasis … Continue reading Adapting Conversion Funnels to Suit Consumer Behavior in the New Normal

Do Consumers Really Care About Socially Conscious Marketing?

Do Consumers Really Care About Socially Conscious Marketing? by Maarten Albarda , Featured Contributor, November 24, 2021 The following was previously published in an earlier edition of Media Insider. There is a growing body of research that says consumers care about their world and the impact businesses have on it. According to a Sogeti Cap … Continue reading Do Consumers Really Care About Socially Conscious Marketing?

Consumer tolerance for traditional advertising continues to fall

They’re especially growing weary of ads in digital video, says a new IAB report. Kim Davis on October 18, 2021 In a new report, “Outlook 2022: The US Digital Advertising Ecosystem,” the IAB spells out bluntly the changes in consumer expectations of advertising. As for traditional advertising, they are tired of it and especially when … Continue reading Consumer tolerance for traditional advertising continues to fall

How to Keep Pace with Consumer Spend On and Offline

Lisa Schwarz July 17, 2021 Consumers spent $ 861.12 billion online with U.S. merchants in 2020, up 44% year-over-year, according to estimates from Digital Commerce 360. It’s no surprise that virtual credit card swipes were in full force during the pandemic, with at-home delivery options expanding significantly. But even as shoppers return to brick and … Continue reading How to Keep Pace with Consumer Spend On and Offline