http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/articles/index/ en tim.chow@ipsos.com Copyright 2012 2012-01-25T21:42:16+00:00 http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/high_cost_of_living http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/high_cost_of_living#When:09:13:14Z

]]> Various factors come into play when countries consider healthcare reform. An overall picture highlights a few factors that countries should take into account. Area of Expertise, Emerging Markets, International, Industry, Healthcare, 2011-10-25T09:13:14+00:00 http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/the_revolution_will_not_be_televised http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/the_revolution_will_not_be_televised#When:10:52:00Z

]]> The call for changes in the Middle East reached a breaking point earlier this year as the public – both young and old – took to the streets and demanded rulers step down. This could not have been achieved without the help of social media. Area of Expertise, Communications, International, 2011-08-17T10:52:00+00:00 http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/the_brand_game http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/the_brand_game#When:16:12:49Z

]]> Our love of sports leads brands to build a symbiotic relationship with sporting events in the hope that people will channel some of their fanaticism to the brands supporting the events. Area of Expertise, Branding, International, Industry, Advertising, 2011-07-27T16:12:49+00:00 http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/banking_on_the_net http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/banking_on_the_net#When:15:50:30Z

]]> Continued security risks online can deter banking there. But unlike in the past, advanced technology is continuously pushing us forward. And who can resist, when the convenience it brings outweighs the cost? Area of Expertise, International, Industry, Financial Services, Technology, 2011-07-27T15:50:30+00:00 http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/the_emission_mission http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/the_emission_mission#When:08:39:09Z

]]> Despite the growing concern for the environment, it’s not easy to market green vehicles. The job to increase the public’s perception of going green needs the combined efforts of government, manufacturers and market demands. Area of Expertise, International, Industry, Automotive, 2011-05-12T08:39:09+00:00 http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/hammering_at_the_ceiling http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/hammering_at_the_ceiling#When:06:27:26Z

]]> The playing field is still far from level when it comes to gender in the workplace. While some places have seen an upswing, a surprising number of industries are still considered boys’ clubs Area of Expertise, International, 2011-04-26T06:27:26+00:00 http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/cosmetic_changes http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/cosmetic_changes#When:15:11:11Z

]]> As environmental concerns become more and more mainstream, the cosmetics market is showing some interesting new trends. Now, some of the fashion industry’s biggest names are taking the initiative by going green. Area of Expertise, Communications, International, Industry, Retail, 2011-02-26T15:11:11+00:00 http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/does_time_really_equal_money http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/does_time_really_equal_money#When:14:12:40Z

]]> The culture of working long office hours differs from country to country, but do more hours always mean better productivity? Area of Expertise, International, 2011-02-26T14:12:40+00:00 http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/collect_and_go http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/collect_and_go#When:22:15:57Z

]]> Prior to the boom of social media such as Facebook and Twitter, group online shopping in Asia was never that popular. But with internet evolution and consumer sentiment rebounding collective buying is gaining full force to offer consumers more value for their money.
Though the business model is simple – teaming with merchants to offer low prices to consumers so long as a minimum buy is reached, the aim behind each website differs. Overall though, does collective buying inspire loyalty in brands? Area of Expertise, Branding, Communications, Customer Experience, International, Product Development, Industry, Advertising, Retail, 2010-11-02T22:15:57+00:00 http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/india_where_to_now http://www.synovate.com/changeagent/index.php/site/india_where_to_now#When:22:05:12Z

]]> It's easy to have a changing relationship with India – people love its colourful culture and rich heritage but lament about its infrastructure that is struggling to keep up with the country's rapid economic growth.
The grumblings can be heard in the BW-Synovate Urban Infrastructure Survey commissioned by and featured in Businessworld magazine. The survey talked to 1,002 men and women aged between 25-45 in the five big cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata, asking them for their views on their city's power supply, public transport system and more. Area of Expertise, Emerging Markets, International, Product Development, Industry, Advertising, Healthcare, Luxury Goods, Retail, 2010-11-02T22:05:12+00:00