News from 2006

22 décembre 2006
Christmas rush continues, but still behind 2005, says Synovate Retail Performance
UNITED KINGDOM — Latest figures from retail analyst Synovate Retail Performance released today show that shopper numbers...

21 décembre 2006
Do motorsports rev up brands?
NICOSIA — More than one-third of motor racing fans would be influenced by a manufacturer's success on the racing circuit...

18 décembre 2006
Dr. Franck Sarrazit appointed Senior Vice President and Director of Synovate Censydiam in North America
MIAMI — Synovate, a top ten global market research company, announced the addition of Dr. Franck Sarrazit as the new...

14 décembre 2006
Christmas 'Rush Curve' continues to outpace 2005 says Synovate Retail Performance
UNITED KINGDOM — Latest figures from retail analyst Synovate Retail Performance released today show that the 'rush curve',...

13 décembre 2006
Christmas shopping over the weekend overtakes last year says Synovate Retail Performance
UNITED KINGDOM — Provisional data from Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) show that...

8 décembre 2006
Christmas no retail disaster yet says Synovate Retail Performance
UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's latest shopping figures to be released today in the...

Christmas retail 'Rush Curve' now faster than last year says Synovate Retail Performance
UNITED KINGDOM — Well, the shoppers have kept the retailers waiting, but now at last the 'rush curve' is strengthening...

6 décembre 2006
'Tis the season to stress about spending
CANADA — The number one cause of holiday stress for Canadians is financial, according to a new survey by global market...

Synovate hosts 'Faces Places Spaces' exhibit to showcase the work of up-and-coming local artists
CHICAGO — International market research company Synovate is lending its blank office walls free to seven up-and-coming...

5 décembre 2006
Synovate survey shows rich insights into low income consumers
HONG KONG — Low income consumers in the world's emerging markets want many of the same things out of life and the same...

30 novembre 2006
Female lung cancer is on the rise in Europe, reveals Synovate Healthcare Global Tandem Oncology Monitor
LONDON — Data from the European arm of the Synovate Healthcare Global Tandem Oncology Monitor (GTOM) reveals a rise in...

Synovate reinvents brand research
CAPE TOWN — Synovate has launched a revolutionary new market research system which allows brand owners to consistently...

28 novembre 2006
No fat, sugar or calories, please. New study shows Americans are choosing healthier beverages
According to a recent survey by global market research firm Synovate, American consumers are choosing healthier beverages now...

17 novembre 2006
Synovate Healthcare extends global reach of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Global Therapy
LONDON — Synovate Healthcare – the healthcare practice of global research agency, Synovate – has announced the...

16 novembre 2006
Picture this: Digital cameras will be the hottest item in Canada this Christmas
Home electronics and technology are hot among Canadian consumers, with up to 3.7 million households planning to buy a 'gadget'...

14 novembre 2006
Hong Kong brands take nine out of top ten spots in Brand Admiration Survey
Ocean Park, The Peninsula and Cathay Pacific most Admired Brands in Hong Kong

8 novembre 2006
Synovate survey illuminates the heroes, hopes and digital lives of connected Young Asians
HONG KONG — Jackie Chan is young Asians' favourite movie star, David Beckham their favourite sports star and family the...

6 novembre 2006
Placid October makes way for 'Carpe Diem' Christmas
UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance predicts a 'carpe diem' Christmas for retailers this...

25 octobre 2006
Synovate survey shows coffee culture now firmly established in Hong Kong
HONG KONG — Coffee culture is thriving in Hong Kong with close to one third of residents now purchasing ready-to-drink...

20 octobre 2006
Synovate survey shows Australia's elite are Asia Pacific's most logged-on, intoxicating, credit-driven consumers
SYDNEY — Wealthy Australians are the most internet-savvy, alcohol-loving, cultured and credit-indebted consumers in Asia...

19 octobre 2006
Asia's Top 1,000 brands for 2006 unveiled
HONG KONG — Leading media, advertising and marketing publication Media magazine, together with global market research...

16 octobre 2006
The Synovate Quality Awards 2006 winners announced
BRYANSTON — Synovate today announced the winners of The Synovate Quality Awards 2006 for Product Quality. The highly...

Credit-stretched consumers curb their shopping
UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) for...

Christmas trading will not deliver the respite that UK retail craves
UNITED KINGDOM — The Christmas 2006 trading period will be as good as – if not slightly better than – last...

Synovate survey shows India's elite splurge on luxury and technology - but fitness is catching on
INDIA — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today released information from the 2006 Synovate PAX...

9 octobre 2006
New study shows that one-third of Americans would try meal preparation kitchens
CHICAGO — Home cooked meals not actually cooked in the home may be what's for dinner, according to a new survey by global...

5 octobre 2006
Synovate survey shows Hong Kong affluent tuning in and toning up
HONG KONG — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today released information from the 2006 Synovate PAX...

Uday Kagal dons mantle as Synovate Mumbai Branch Head
INDIA — Leading global market intelligence firm, Synovate has appointed Uday Kagal as its head of Mumbai branch operations...

3 octobre 2006
Synovate PAX survey shows a decade of growth in Asia
Highlights spending power of Asia's elites as well as ten year trends in consumption

Synovate survey shows Singapore affluent on the rise
Synovate PAX results show dramatic increases in Singapore product ownership, property investment…and exercise

Survey shows the emergence of the digital generation in Asia
SINGAPORE — Leading global research company Synovate, today released the 2006 results for Synovate PAX, a survey that...

25 septembre 2006
The tourist trade-off - Synovate survey reveals the costs and benefits of inbound tourism
HONG KONG — Japanese are considered the most courteous tourists and mainland Chinese the most impolite, but Hong Kong...

22 septembre 2006
Synovate reveals significant hidden audiences with Media Atlas
KUALA LUMPUR — Synovate, a global market intelligence company, today revealed the first full year results of the Media...

Will new air travel restrictions keep travellers closer to home?
CHICAGO — The new restrictions at the airport will deter some consumers from air travel but it's the ongoing threat of...

20 septembre 2006
'Moving the needle' on Customer Loyalty isn't just about measurement
SYDNEY — Speaking at a Synovate seminar today, Dr Larry Crosby, a recognised world leader in the field of customer...

Here comes "Generation Serious"
New study shows that today's young people feel time and play deprived

18 septembre 2006
Makro Philippines appoints Synovate Aztec in new data alliance
MANILA — Makro Philippines has appointed Synovate Aztec as the data agent for the release of Makro named chain scan data...

14 septembre 2006
Results of Media Atlas survey – media consumption and lifestyle of Greater Manila consumers
MANILA — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today released data from the first ever Media Atlas...

New research shows upscale consumer habits and media reach across Greater Manila
MANILA — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today launched the Philippines' first industry-backed...

13 septembre 2006
Hispanics outpace general market in entertainment and next-generation technological gadgets
Children, acculturation, impact ownership

4 septembre 2006
Interest rate rise hits retail hard
UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) for August,...

31 août 2006
Research shows plasma trumps LCD in consumer preference
Seeing is believing: Consumers significantly prefer plasma TVs after viewing in home conditions

24 août 2006
I can't live without my mobile phone–and a digital manners manual
HONG KONG — Sixty percent of Asian consumers are unable to live without their mobile phone and two thirds of Asians...

16 août 2006
Study shows strong consumer consideration for Flex Fuel Vehicles including E85 Plug-in hybrids peak interest
DETROIT — A new study by global market research company Synovate shows that 37% of US consumers would consider purchasing...

11 août 2006
Consumer supertanker finds new Cruising Speed
UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) for July,...

9 août 2006
Synovate initiates 'From Now to Wow'
CHICAGO — Synovate today launched a major initiative to promote growth and better align the company with the needs of...

Meet the "Stressettes": Young women feeling the pressure to be and have it all
CHICAGO — Every generation of young women faces some identity struggles, but a recent study suggests that today's women...

7 août 2006
Industry endorsement for Synovate Media Atlas Bangkok underlines its value to advertisers
BANGKOK — In a move that cements its place in the media landscape, Synovate's Media Atlas survey has now received...

4 août 2006
Robert Skolnick Appointed CEO for Synovate in North America
NEW YORK — Synovate, a top ten global market research company, has announced that Robert Skolnick has been appointed Chief...

2 août 2006
Synovate Retail Performance wins GLA tender
UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance has been appointed as sole official supplier of...

GM Foods – Delight or Fright?
NICOSIA — Anything that makes food taste better is fine, according to 62 percent of South Africans who are familiar with...

28 juillet 2006
Staying wired on vacation; Travelers' use of technology on the road
WASHINGTON, DC — While the point of a vacation may be to "get away from it all," travelers bring a surprising amount of...

Synovate promotes Chang to Managing Director of Taiwan office
HONG KONG — Synovate, a top ten global research company, today announced the appointment of Jenny Chang to the position of...

24 juillet 2006
Synovate establishes Loyalty practice in Australia
SYDNEY — Synovate, a leading global market research company, today announced the appointment of Mark Poolman to the...

10 juillet 2006
Synovate announces expansion of its global media research services
New appointments in global and Asia Pacific roles

6 juillet 2006
Media Atlas initiative announced for the Philippines
MANILA — Synovate, a leading global market research company, today announced a new industry-backed media survey has...

5 juillet 2006
Retailers endure World Cup blues in June
UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) for June,...

KPMG and Synovate Retail Performance jointly launch the Retail Think Tank
UNITED KINGDOM — Today professional services firm KPMG and retail research group Synovate Retail Performance jointly...

3 juillet 2006
Living with – or without – technology
Almost half of us think new technology looks cool even if we don't understand it, according to a recent Synovate survey. The...

UK retailers suffer at the hands of Portugal
UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) figures for...

29 juin 2006
Synovate PAX shows media reach into Middle East elites
DUBAI — Global market research company Synovate has released data from the Synovate PAX survey for early 2006 showing the...

22 juin 2006
Synovate continues rapid expansion in China with new Hangzhou office
HONG KONG — Leading global research company Synovate today announced plans for a new Hangzhou operation, the company's...

12 juin 2006
Shopper numbers suggest more believe England can win
Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) figures for the first England game of this World Cup show that a greater proportion of...

9 juin 2006
Synovate releases first local media survey results for Hong Kong
HONG KONG — Synovate today released the first Synovate Media Atlas results for Hong Kong, showing large local media...

6 juin 2006
Global healthcare survey reveals rise of 'patient power'
LONDON — Leading global research firm, Synovate, today revealed the results of a global survey into attitudes and...

Shopper numbers back in the red but decline may be slowing
UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) for May,...

Shooting for World Cup glory
NICOSIA — Brazil are the overwhelming favourite to win the 2006 World Cup, a recent Synovate survey has found. And it's no...

26 mai 2006
Are we ready for alternative engine technologies?
NICOSIA — Despite record oil prices in most countries and concerns about global pollution levels, awareness and adoption...

23 mai 2006
Synovate PAX highlights spending power of regional elite
DUBAI — Global market research company Synovate today announced early 2006 results for Synovate PAX, a survey that brings...

16 mai 2006
New Study Shows U.S. Bartenders Spirited about Sales Potential for 2006; Expect high growth in domestic beers
If bartenders and bar managers' "spirits" about their business is correct, 2006 may prove to be a stellar year for all sectors...

10 mai 2006
Hurricane-affected areas in U.S. still struggling to bring in travellers
A recent survey by global market research firm Synovate and travel research consulting group DataPath Systems shows that...

Survey finds that digital music matters
The Synovate Music Matters survey looks at downloading, digital music, piracy and opportunities for the industry

Musical youth: Survey finds music is powered by technology (and passion) for the Under 25s
The Synovate Music Matters survey looks at North Asians under 25 years old

Survey looks at how music fits into people's lives
The Synovate Music Matters survey looks at music and lifestyle, the origin of people's music and views on brands partnering with artists

8 mai 2006
April shopper numbers uplift 'Just a Distortion'
UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) for April...

2 mai 2006
Is employee loyalty a thing of the past?
NICOSIA — Forty percent of employees think it's no longer possible to be as loyal to a company as in the past, with the...

March slump in shoppers
UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) for March...

27 avril 2006
Mail Monitor reports record six billion credit card offers mailed in U.S. during 2005
Over six billion credit card offers were mailed to U.S. consumers in 2005, according to Mail Monitor, the direct mail offer...

26 avril 2006
Quietest easter fortnight this decade
UNITED KINGDOM — Figures from retail research group Synovate Retail performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™)...

25 avril 2006
Canadians enthusiastic about Wal-Mart
A recent study conducted by global market research firm Synovate revealed that Canadians are pro Wal-Mart. The results were...

20 avril 2006
A late easter fails to lift retail downturn
UNITED KINGDOM — Latest figures from Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) show that...

6 avril 2006
Older men find older women "just as attractive" as their younger counterparts, survey shows
More than half of senior French men polled say a woman's beauty peaks in her 40s

5 avril 2006
Synovate expands Technology & Telecom group with four new additions
Global market research company Synovate has announced the addition of four new executives in its Technology & Telecom group...

3 avril 2006
Top manufacturers in tight tussle for awards. Result of the Synovate Quality Awards 2006
JOHANNESBURG — Nissan has worked its way to the top of the Synovate Quality Awards in a closely-contested and high-scoring...

28 mars 2006
Many Americans already making plans for summer travel
WASHINGTON, DC — According to January's TIA/Synovate Voice of the Traveler Survey, a substantial majority (81%) of...

Synovate adds Mexico to its global research network Appoints Evelyn Jabiles as Managing Director, Mexico
Global market research company Synovate today announced the launch of its new office in Mexico City. To lead this initiative,...

21 mars 2006
Synovate boosts Business Consulting team in Greater China
HONG KONG — Synovate, a top ten global research company, today announced the appointment of Florence Chiang to the new...

17 mars 2006
Synovate Americas Chief Executive Officer Robert Philpott appointed Global Chief Operating Officer
Global market research firm Synovate announced today that Robert Philpott, CEO for Synovate Americas, has added the post of...

16 mars 2006
Hofmeyr joins Synovate as Global Head of Insights for new brand practice
HONG KONG — LEADING brand commitment expert Jan H. Hofmeyr has been appointed Global Head of Insights for Synovate Brand...

13 mars 2006
Synovate Appoints Global HR Director
Global market research company, Synovate, announced the appointment of Gavin Pommernelle as Global HR Director. Pommernelle...

10 mars 2006
Bird Flu: Is anyone ducking the issue?
NICOSIA — Almost half of Indonesians, Turks and Greeks have stopped eating chicken as a result of the threat of bird flu,...

8 mars 2006
Synovate signs deal with KDPaine & Partners to deliver affordable PR measurement throughout Asia
HONG KONG — Synovate today announced that it had signed a licensing agreement to market US-based KDPaine & Partners'...

6 mars 2006
Record shopping week helps deliver a Better-than-Expected December Sales' season starts with a bang, but the surge doesn't last long
UNITED KINGDOM — Figures from Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) released today...

Flip in spending causes quietest February for retailers
UNITED KINGDOM — Despite some recent optimism from the Bank of England, figures from retail research group Synovate Retail...

27 février 2006
Symmetrics Rebrands to Synovate Loyalty; Launches Global Practice
CHICAGO — Synovate, the global market research firm belonging to Aegis Group plc, has announced that its Loyalty practice,...

22 février 2006
Olympic team exceeds Canadian expectations
MONTREAL — The Canadian Olympic team has already exceeded the expectations of most Canadians, according to a recent study...

17 février 2006
Synovate significantly increases Hispanic membership on its panels provides quality access to Hispanic consumers' attitudes and preferences
CHICAGO — Synovate, one of the world's largest market research firms, today announced that Hispanic membership on its...

15 février 2006
Valentine's Day shows New Year spending slump deepens
UNITED KINGDOM — Figures from retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™)...

Tesco and AZTEC to provide advanced analysis to Malaysian retail industry
KUALA LUMPUR — Tesco and AZTEC Information Systems (AZTEC) have teamed up to provide detailed sales data analysis to...

14 février 2006
Synovate executive named one of top business leaders in Vancouver "40 under 40"
Ian Pierpoint, head of youth division, named to annual list of top young business talent

Synovate announces new head of Solutions' Team in the Americas
NEW YORK — Global market research company Synovate has announced the addition of Joel Rubinson as Senior Vice President...

7 février 2006
Retailers must tighten up, toughen up or break the mould.
UNITED KINGDOM — Figures from retail research group Synovate retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™)...

Carrefour Malaysia appoints AZTEC in new data alliance
KUALA LUMPUR — Carrefour has appointed AZTEC Information Systems (AZTEC) as exclusive data agent for the release of...

26 janvier 2006
Synovate survey finds high oil prices fuelling financial and emotional anxiety
HONG KONG — High oil prices are having a detrimental effect on Asian consumers' family budgets, as well as their peace of...

23 janvier 2006
Synovate expands travel & tourism capabilities with new Vice President of client services
Chicago, IL — Global market research firm Synovate today announced the appointment of Lisa Araj as Vice President of...

10 janvier 2006
Synovate diversity announces 2006 U.S. Diversity Markets Report book and seminars provide an In-depth look on minorities in America
Synovate's Diversity Group has announced the upcoming release of its new 2006 U.S. Diversity Markets Report – an...

New study shows that African-Americans most likely to stick with their New Year's Resolution to get healthier
CHICAGO, IL — The majority of Americans resolve to live a healthier lifestyle every January but African-Americans are the...