Copyright (c) 2009 Synovate. All rights reserved.http://www.synovate.com/news/article/xml/feed.xml News from the world's most curious people en-usFri, 19 Mar 2010 05:09:59 CDT5144113http://www.synovate.com/news/article/xml/feed.xmlhttp://www.synovate.com/img/logo.rss.gifhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/03/lifestyles-and-consumption-habits-of-four-generations-of-hong-kong-consumers-revealed-by-synovate.html HONG KONG — Baby boomers like their radio programmes, Generation X are the biggest spenders in Hong Kong, while the Post 80s and 90s generations want to be leaders of their packs, according to the latest Media Atlas survey released today by global market intelligence firm Synovate. The fourth annual Synovate Media Atlas study captures a complete cross section of...Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/03/lifestyles-and-consumption-habits-of-four-generations-of-hong-kong-consumers-revealed-by-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/03/retailers-continue-to-endure-long-winter-as-shopper-fatigue-rolls-on-into-february-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — UK footfall figures from Synovate Retail Performance reveal another fall last month - the fourth consecutive month where there has been a year-on-year decline. The Retail Traffic Index (RTI), the national measure of the shopper numbers entering non-food outlets, dropped 1.3% in February against the same month in 2009; also falling month-on-month by 3.1%...Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/03/retailers-continue-to-endure-long-winter-as-shopper-fatigue-rolls-on-into-february-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/02/synovate-appoints-new-managing-director-for-united-arab-emirates-saudi-arabia-and-iran.html DUBAI — Global market research firm Synovate has announced that Clayton Buckley has joined the company as managing director for its offices in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Iran. In his new role, Buckley will be responsible for expanding and overseeing Synovate business in these markets. He will also be actively involved in client work, ensuring that...Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/02/synovate-appoints-new-managing-director-for-united-arab-emirates-saudi-arabia-and-iran.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/02/credit-card-offers-make-a-comeback-to-us-households-says-synovate-mail-monitor.html NEW YORK — After a difficult year and a dramatic pullback, credit card issuers regained their footing in the 4th quarter of 2009 and began to mail more offers, reports Synovate Mail Monitor, the direct mail tracking service from global market research firm Synovate. During Q4 2009, US households received 398.5 million credit card offers, a 46% increase from the 272.5...Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/02/credit-card-offers-make-a-comeback-to-us-households-says-synovate-mail-monitor.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/02/synovate-survey-reveals-that-three-quarters-of-canadians-think-valentine-s-day-is-too-commercial.html TORONTO — Roses, chocolates, and a nice candle lit dinner are the ingredients for a typical Valentine's celebration. Retailers usually take this opportunity to lift prices for this special occasion, leading three quarters of Canadians to agree that 'Valentine's Day is too commercial', according a survey conducted by global research firm Synovate. This Synovate survey...Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/02/synovate-survey-reveals-that-three-quarters-of-canadians-think-valentine-s-day-is-too-commercial.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/02/synovate-survey-one-third-of-americans-would-give-anything-to-meet-their-music-idols-many-ok-with-sharing-personal-info-for-free-music-downloads.html CHICAGO — According to a new study from leading global market research firm Synovate, almost one in three music fans in the US would 'give anything' to meet their idols, and many are happy to view ads and even share their personal information for access to free music downloads. Steve Garton, global head of media research for Synovate, said: "Since the beginning of...Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/02/synovate-survey-one-third-of-americans-would-give-anything-to-meet-their-music-idols-many-ok-with-sharing-personal-info-for-free-music-downloads.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/02/shopper-numbers-take-a-tumble-in-the-snow-at-the-start-of-2010-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — Latest UK footfall figures from Synovate Retail Performance reveal that January 2010 has been the worst start to a new year for retailers in half a decade. According to Synovate's Retail Traffic Index the number of shoppers in non-food stores over January was markedly down, by 5.0% on the same month in 2009, itself badly affected by the recession. Not...Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:02:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/02/shopper-numbers-take-a-tumble-in-the-snow-at-the-start-of-2010-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/02/synovate-appoints-head-of-healthcare-for-thailand.htmlLONDON — Leading global market intelligence company Synovate has appointed Jocelyn Phinijarom to the role of Head of Healthcare in Thailand. Phinijarom has over 25 years of market research experience gained in both agency and client side roles. Most notably, Phinijarom spent five years as Head of Market Research for a multinational consumer goods company in the 1990s...Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/02/synovate-appoints-head-of-healthcare-for-thailand.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/02/synovate-appoints-travel-38-leisure-vp-in-the-us.html CHICAGO — Global market research firm Synovate is pleased to announce that Jim Quilty has joined its Travel and Leisure group in the US as Vice President. In his new role, Quilty will be responsible for expanding Synovate's Travel & Leisure business by developing new and existing client relationships. He will also be actively involved in the overall direction of...Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/02/synovate-appoints-travel-38-leisure-vp-in-the-us.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/01/global-survey-reveals-music-trends-rocking-fans-across-the-world.html HONG KONG — Almost one in five music fans 'will do anything' to meet their idols, and many are happy to view ads and even share their personal information for access to free music, according to a new study from global market research firm Synovate. Steve Garton, global head of media research for Synovate, said: "Since the beginning of humankind, there has been a...Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/01/global-survey-reveals-music-trends-rocking-fans-across-the-world.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/01/90-of-american-physicians-believe-swine-flu-jab-should-be-given-to-pregnant-woman-versus-only-20-in-china.html LONDON — Leading global market intelligence firm Synovate today released data from a study examining the physician's view of the recent Swine Flu pandemic. The survey, which interviewed physicians from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, USA, China, Taiwan and India about their views of the subject, revealed some interesting findings Key highlights: 90% of...Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/01/90-of-american-physicians-believe-swine-flu-jab-should-be-given-to-pregnant-woman-versus-only-20-in-china.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/01/global-luxury-brands-survey-shows-four-in-ten-canadians-feel-guilty-if-they-treat-themselves-and-define-luxury-as-everything-over-and-above-what-i-need.html TORONTO — Global market intelligence firm Synovate today released data from a global study on luxury brands that showed three quarters of Canadians treat themselves to luxury every now and then, but two-fifths feel guilty about it. Rob Myers, Managing Director of Synovate Canada, said compared to other major cities around the world, Canadians are considered least...Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/01/global-luxury-brands-survey-shows-four-in-ten-canadians-feel-guilty-if-they-treat-themselves-and-define-luxury-as-everything-over-and-above-what-i-need.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/01/hong-kong-starts-new-year-in-luxurious-style-global-survey-shows-68-have-luxury-logo-lust-in-hong-kong.html HONG KONG — Global market intelligence firm Synovate recently released data from a global study on luxury brands, showing that Hong Kong is one of the top markets globally where luxury is a lifestyle with almost one in four consumers, compared to 17% across the globe. Synovate's luxury research expert and CEO for the UK, Jill Telford, said people have an odd...Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/01/hong-kong-starts-new-year-in-luxurious-style-global-survey-shows-68-have-luxury-logo-lust-in-hong-kong.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/01/christmas-trading-wars-won-by-retailers-and-self-seeking-shoppers-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — Final figures from Synovate Retail Performance reveal that the number of shoppers in non-food stores over December (which included the final Saturday; 2nd January 2010) was significantly down on December 2008. Synovate's Retail Traffic Index registered a 5.5% year-on-year decrease in December in the UK, far below the 1.8% increase it had predicted for...Tue, 5 Jan 2010 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2010/01/christmas-trading-wars-won-by-retailers-and-self-seeking-shoppers-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/monday-28th-december-is-busiest-shopping-day-of-2009-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — Latest footfall figures released by Synovate Retail Performance show that the bank holiday, Monday 28th December, was the busiest shopping day of 2009 so far. Synovate's Retail Traffic Index indicates that the number of people out shopping at non-food retail outlets on Monday was 1.2% higher than the previous busiest day of the year (Saturday 19th...Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:02:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/monday-28th-december-is-busiest-shopping-day-of-2009-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/synovate-healthcare-survey-majority-of-women-over-40-aware-of-new-mammogram-recommendations-but-disagree-with-them-unlikely-to-pay-out-of-pocket-for-screenings.html CHICAGO — According to a new research study by the healthcare division of global market research firm Synovate, more than eight in ten women over age 40 are aware of the US government's mammogram recommendations but six in ten disagree with them. Synovate Healthcare conducted the study in December 2009 with a nationally representative sample of 290 women in the US...Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/synovate-healthcare-survey-majority-of-women-over-40-aware-of-new-mammogram-recommendations-but-disagree-with-them-unlikely-to-pay-out-of-pocket-for-screenings.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/footfall-figures-hit-badly-by-poor-weather-but-those-who-shopped-were-determined-to-spend-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — This is the third of the weekly 'countdown to Christmas' releases from Synovate Retail Performance and it shows some surprising data. The latest Retail Traffic Index footfall figures for the final full week before Christmas (w/c 13th December) were in fact far weaker than predicted. The number of people out shopping in non-food stores in the UK was 7.0%...Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/footfall-figures-hit-badly-by-poor-weather-but-those-who-shopped-were-determined-to-spend-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/global-luxury-brands-survey-shows-one-third-of-people-feel-guilty-if-they-treat-themselves-and-half-prefer-logos-on-their-luxury-goods.html HONG KONG — Global market intelligence firm Synovate today released data from a global study on luxury brands that showed two in three people across 11 markets treat themselves to luxury every now and then, but one third feel guilty about it. Synovate's CEO for the UK and luxury research expert, Jill Telford, said people have an odd relationship with luxury. "Some...Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/global-luxury-brands-survey-shows-one-third-of-people-feel-guilty-if-they-treat-themselves-and-half-prefer-logos-on-their-luxury-goods.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/synovate-drives-further-its-automotive-and-telecomm-research-offerings-with-senior-hire-in-china.html BEIJING — Global market intelligence firm Synovate today announced the appointment of Sareem Chen as Associate Director – Qualitative. Based in Beijing, Chen will focus on further development of the proprietary qualitative research tools for clients in this market, in addition to the overall qualitative research business in China. Ms. Chen comments: "I look...Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/synovate-drives-further-its-automotive-and-telecomm-research-offerings-with-senior-hire-in-china.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/footfall-figures-still-behind-last-year-but-retailers-hold-their-nerve-and-shopper-numbers-continue-to-grow-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — This the second of the weekly 'countdown to Christmas' releases from Synovate Retail Performance has shown that shoppers were simply not going to be stampeded into shopping by tales of stock shortages this Christmas, at least in the early part of the week. While the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) for the week just ended (Sunday 6th - Saturday 12th December...Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:02:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/footfall-figures-still-behind-last-year-but-retailers-hold-their-nerve-and-shopper-numbers-continue-to-grow-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/synovate-uk-appoints-commercial-director.html LONDON — Leading marketing intelligence agency Synovate has announced the appointment of Neil Davy to the newly created role of Commercial Director in the UK. Formerly part of Synovate's Global Client Relations (GCR) team looking after some of the company's key global clients, Davy's focus as Commercial Director is now on the UK business. As such, he will lead...Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/synovate-uk-appoints-commercial-director.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/synovate-survey-shows-eight-in-ten-canadians-in-full-throes-of-digital-dependency.html TORONTO — Global market intelligence firm Synovate today released data from a global study on media and advertising that shows eight in ten people in Canada cannot live without the internet or would miss it a great deal if it were not there, just edging out television (TV) as the world's favourite medium. Synovate's global executive director of media, Steve Garton,...Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/synovate-survey-shows-eight-in-ten-canadians-in-full-throes-of-digital-dependency.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/synovate-business-consulting-revamps-team-in-india.html INDIA — Synovate Business Consulting (BC), the strategic consulting arm of global market research firm Synovate, has announced a new team for India. Karthik Ramamurthy, previously responsible for the Mumbai business of Synovate BC, has been elevated to head up the practice in India while Suheil Murgai has joined Synovate from SmartAnalyst Inc to manage Synovate's BC...Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/synovate-business-consulting-revamps-team-in-india.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/footfall-figures-sluggish-as-shoppers-gamble-for-late-bargains-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — The first of the weekly 'countdown to Christmas' releases from Synovate Retail Performance shows that December has got off to a surprisingly sluggish start in the UK. The Retail Traffic Index (RTI) for Christmas Week One - w/c 29th November - recorded a decline of 4.1% against the same week of 2008 (w/c 30th November), but a rise of 7.5% on the previous...Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/footfall-figures-sluggish-as-shoppers-gamble-for-late-bargains-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/advertising-in-the-us-synovate-global-survey-shows-internet-innovation-and-online-privacy-a-must.html CHICAGO — Leading global market research company Synovate released the findings of its recent global advertising study, shedding light on which media are the most effective in targeting Americans and their daily media habits. According to the study, Americans can't live without the internet, want to see advertisements that are innovative, and are open to new...Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:03:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/advertising-in-the-us-synovate-global-survey-shows-internet-innovation-and-online-privacy-a-must.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/footfall-figures-hiccup-in-november-due-to-increases-in-poor-weather-and-online-activity-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — The latest Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures from Synovate Retail Performance reveal an unexpected 'hiccup' just when evidence was building that the UK consumer economy was beginning to recover. The number of visits measured to over 5,000 non-food UK shops in November fell by 0.8% against the same month in 2008 and showed a disappointing 1.0% rise on...Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/12/footfall-figures-hiccup-in-november-due-to-increases-in-poor-weather-and-online-activity-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/advertising-in-asia-synovate-global-survey-finds-newspapers-in-high-demand-mobile-a-necessity-and-innovation-as-most-admired-ad-attribute.html HONG KONG — Leading global market research company Synovate (思緯市場資訊有限公司) today released the findings of a global media and advertising study, shedding light on which media are the most effective in targeting Asian consumers and their daily media habits, providing key insights to marketers on...Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:02:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/advertising-in-asia-synovate-global-survey-finds-newspapers-in-high-demand-mobile-a-necessity-and-innovation-as-most-admired-ad-attribute.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/global-survey-shows-seven-in-ten-people-in-full-throes-of-digital-dependency.html HONG KONG — Global market intelligence firm, Synovate, today released data from a global study on media and advertising that showed seven in ten people across 11 markets cannot live without the internet or would miss it a great deal if it were not there, just edging out television (TV) as the world's favourite medium. Synovate's global executive director of media,...Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/global-survey-shows-seven-in-ten-people-in-full-throes-of-digital-dependency.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/synovate-money-and-finance-survey-shows-58-still-trust-financial-institutions-despite-the-recent-crisis.html HONG KONG — Global market intelligence firm Synovate today released the Hong Kong results of its global money and finance survey during a panel discussion moderated by Brendan Shair, Managing Director of Synovate in Hong Kong, at the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers Banking Conference. Synovate surveyed around 11,400 people from 16 markets across the world to find out...Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/synovate-money-and-finance-survey-shows-58-still-trust-financial-institutions-despite-the-recent-crisis.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/over-one-third-of-canadians-admit-they-don-t-have-the-money-so-are-spending-less-or-postponing-purchases.html TORONTO — Global market intelligence firm Synovate today released data from its global money and finance survey, revealing that many Canadians have permanently changed their attitudes towards saving as a result of the credit crunch. More than one third (37%) of Canadians say they don't have enough money and are postponing spending on large purchases or spending less,...Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/over-one-third-of-canadians-admit-they-don-t-have-the-money-so-are-spending-less-or-postponing-purchases.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/synovate-appoints-rafael-cespedes-head-of-chile.html SANTIAGO — Global market research firm Synovate has announced that Rafael Cespedes has been promoted to Managing Director for Synovate in Chile. In addition to over 17 years of market research experience across a number of industries, Cespedes previously served as country manager for Synovate's operations in Peru and Ecuador. "Rafael has been instrumental in...Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/synovate-appoints-rafael-cespedes-head-of-chile.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/synovate-mail-monitor-shows-us-credit-card-situation-remains-grim.html NEW YORK — US credit card balances increased to $8,083 in Q3 2009 from $7,489 in Q2 2009 according to Mail Monitor, the credit card direct mail tracking service from global market research company Synovate. This increase in balances follows several quarters of reduced credit card debt, partly due to the stimulus package earlier in the year. As credit lines are cut...Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/synovate-mail-monitor-shows-us-credit-card-situation-remains-grim.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/money-matters-8211-aussie-views-on-money-and-finance.html SYDNEY — A recent survey by global market research company Synovate has revealed Australians have bounced back from the global financial crisis with optimism and are looking forward to seizing future financial opportunities. The survey was conducted in 16 markets around the world and looked at attitudes and behaviours towards money and finance post GFC. Cash,...Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/money-matters-8211-aussie-views-on-money-and-finance.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/to-decrease-ad-spending-in-a-downturn-or-not-pay-tv-viewers-shown-to-keep-buying-despite-economic-conditions-and-look-to-ads-to-form-purchase-decisions.html HONG KONG — Synovate (思緯), a leading global market intelligence company, presented today at the annual CASBAA Convention (The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia), showing that pay TV viewers continue to spend on a variety of purchases despite the condition of the economy, demonstrate trust in advertising, and look to ads to form...Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/to-decrease-ad-spending-in-a-downturn-or-not-pay-tv-viewers-shown-to-keep-buying-despite-economic-conditions-and-look-to-ads-to-form-purchase-decisions.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/synovate-hires-seasoned-media-researcher-strengthening-media-prowess-in-china.html HONG KONG — Global market research company, Synovate (思緯市場資訊有限公司), today announced the appointment of Jessica Liu (劉榮) as Research Director – Media (媒體研究總監), based in Beijing. This new role will focus on the further development of the media...Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:03:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/synovate-hires-seasoned-media-researcher-strengthening-media-prowess-in-china.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/the-upwards-trend-continues-footfall-figures-up-once-again-in-october-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — The latest Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures from Synovate Retail Performance show that year-on-year shopper footfall was up again in October, the third such rise in the last four months. The RTI recorded a 1.2% rise in non-food shopping trips in October on the same month last year, significantly higher than the 0.1% year-on-year growth in September....Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:02:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/the-upwards-trend-continues-footfall-figures-up-once-again-in-october-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/synovate-survey-finds-majority-of-americans-attitudes-on-money-and-finance-have-drastically-changed.html CHICAGO — Global market research firm Synovate today released data from its recent global money and finance survey, revealing that more than half all respondents across 16 markets have permanently changed their attitudes towards saving as a result of the credit crunch, and Americans in particular are now more focused on paying down debt and controlling their...Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/synovate-survey-finds-majority-of-americans-attitudes-on-money-and-finance-have-drastically-changed.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/synovate-appoints-ceo-of-censydiam.html LONDON — Leading market intelligence agency Synovate has appointed Sue Phillips CEO of Synovate Censydiam, a specialism of the company that uses a unique approach to unlocking the real emotional drivers of consumers to help clients reframe the way they develop their brands and business. Said Phillips of her appointment: "Censydiam offers a systematic approach to...Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/11/synovate-appoints-ceo-of-censydiam.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/money-matters-global-synovate-survey-on-money-and-finance.html HONG KONG — Global market intelligence firm, Synovate, today released data from its global money and finance survey, revealing more than half all respondents across 16 markets have permanently changed their attitudes to saving as a result of the credit crunch, 22% have written or revised budgets in the past six months and six percent have even delayed having a...Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/money-matters-global-synovate-survey-on-money-and-finance.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/over-two-thirds-of-canadians-think-grocery-items-are-overpriced.html TORONTO — Global market research firm Synovate today released data from its global grocery shopping survey revealing that over two thirds (74%) of Canadians think grocery items are overpriced and 64% think the government should do more to monitor food prices. Additionally, two-thirds said they'll switch food brands if they find a cheaper alternative and more than half...Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:02:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/over-two-thirds-of-canadians-think-grocery-items-are-overpriced.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/changes-to-synovate-s-leadership.html SYDNEY — Global market research firm Synovate today announced two important changes to its senior leadership team. Mike Cassidy has been appointed as Managing Director of Synovate's Australian research business, effective 1 January 2010. Cassidy will take over from Julie Beeck, in line with the company's growth strategy on the east coast. Cassidy is well placed for...Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/changes-to-synovate-s-leadership.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-reveals-the-hidden-value-of-mystery-shopping-62-of-consumers-more-likely-to-choose-a-provider-with-such-program-in-place.html HONG KONG — Synovate, a global market research agency, today released the results of the Hong Kong Mystery Shopping study, finding that almost two-thirds of consumers think mystery shopping programs are important for several key service industries to monitor their service levels and compliance standards. The industries that most people think need mystery shopping...Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-reveals-the-hidden-value-of-mystery-shopping-62-of-consumers-more-likely-to-choose-a-provider-with-such-program-in-place.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/manchester-city-football-club-becomes-manchester-city-footfall-club-with-new-technology.html UNITED KINGDOM — Manchester City Football Club has shown it means business not just on the pitch but in its retail space. MCFC has recently combined its ticketing operation, call centre, and store and retail service centre into one purpose-built facility at its City of Manchester Stadium and has begun to optimise this complex retail operation with discrete measurement...Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/manchester-city-football-club-becomes-manchester-city-footfall-club-with-new-technology.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-voted-as-the-best-market-research-agency-in-hong-kong-by-clients.html HONG KONG — Global market intelligence firm Synovate is voted as the top market research company by clients in Marketing Magazine's Agency of the Year survey, a prominent ranking in Hong Kong based on the selection by senior client-side marketers on which agencies they would most likely hire to manage their business. Brendan Shair, Managing Director of...Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:02:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-voted-as-the-best-market-research-agency-in-hong-kong-by-clients.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-healthcare-launches-global-oncology-capabilities-in-eight-new-markets.html NEW YORK — Leading market intelligence company Synovate today announced the expansion of its Global Oncology Monitor in to eight new markets. Previously covering thirteen markets ̵ the US, the UK, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Poland, Japan, China, South Korea, India, 1Australia and Taiwan — this monitor now also includes Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Portugal,...Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-healthcare-launches-global-oncology-capabilities-in-eight-new-markets.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-pax-survey-reveals-the-power-of-asia-s-affluent-during-the-downturn.html SINGAPORE — Leading global market intelligence company Synovate today released the 2009 PAX survey findings, revealing that affluent consumers across Asia Pacific continued to spend during the recession. Data shows a steady increase in ownership of products such as digital still cameras, laptop/ notebook computers as well as LCD/ Plasma TVs across the region....Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-pax-survey-reveals-the-power-of-asia-s-affluent-during-the-downturn.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-pax-survey-reveals-the-power-of-hong-kong-s-affluent-during-the-downturn.html HONG KONG — Synovate (思緯), a leading global market intelligence company, today released the 2009 PAX survey findings, revealing that affluent consumers in Hong Kong continued to spend despite the recession in the past year. Average monthly billing on credit cards increased from US$978 (Q2 2008) to US$1124 (Q2 2009), while 56.7% of affluent consumers had...Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:03:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-pax-survey-reveals-the-power-of-hong-kong-s-affluent-during-the-downturn.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-research-shows-online-banking-grows-in-popularity-while-telephone-banking-atm-use-drops.html TORONTO — Online banking is steadily growing in popularity among Canadians at the expense of other forms of banking, according to Synovate's latest retail banking survey. Only 17.6% of Canadian personal banking customers used automated telephone banking - which does not involve a live telephone banking representative - during the past six months ending in August...Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-research-shows-online-banking-grows-in-popularity-while-telephone-banking-atm-use-drops.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-survey-shows-canadians-not-getting-their-flu-shots.html TORONTO — According to the latest survey by leading global market research firm Synovate, only 3.4% of Canadians have received the seasonal flu vaccine during the past six months, which is rather low compared to 2008 where 31.7 percent of those aged 12 or older took the preventive seasonal flu vaccine according to Statistics Canada. The low rate of flu shots may be...Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-survey-shows-canadians-not-getting-their-flu-shots.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-survey-finds-majority-of-americans-shop-with-a-grocery-list-prefer-local-food-brands-and-think-grocery-items-are-over-priced.html CHICAGO — Global market intelligence firm Synovate today released data from its global grocery shopping survey, revealing six in ten people across 10 countries shop with a grocery list, led by Malaysians (75%) and Americans and Canadians (both 74%), 72% of Americans prefer to buy local food brands, 49% of American shoppers want nothing more than to 'get in and get out'...Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:02:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-survey-finds-majority-of-americans-shop-with-a-grocery-list-prefer-local-food-brands-and-think-grocery-items-are-over-priced.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/september-footfall-figures-are-solid-boding-well-for-christmas-trading-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — The latest Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures from Synovate Retail Performance show that the number of shoppers entering non-food retail stores in the UK last month held up well. The RTI, the national metric of retail footfall, rose by 0.1% in September year-on-year, though was down by 8.3% against August this year, a reflection of normal seasonal...Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/september-footfall-figures-are-solid-boding-well-for-christmas-trading-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-survey-checks-out-hong-kong-consumers-grocery-shopping-style.html HONG KONG — Global market intelligence firm Synovate released data from its global grocery shopping survey across 10 markets, revealing six in ten grocery shoppers in Hong Kong would go out of their way to shop 'green', 67% do not shop with a shopping list, and 84% of grocery shoppers think items are over-priced. Mark Berry, Synovate's Executive Vice President of...Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-survey-checks-out-hong-kong-consumers-grocery-shopping-style.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-survey-checks-out-global-grocery-shopping.html KUALA LUMPUR — Global market intelligence firm Synovate today released data from its global grocery shopping survey, revealing six in ten grocery shoppers across 10 markets would go out of their way to shop 'green', 36% of shoppers want nothing more than to 'get in and get out' and three quarters of grocery shoppers think items are over-priced. Forty percent are...Fri, 2 Oct 2009 11:18:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/10/synovate-survey-checks-out-global-grocery-shopping.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/09/synovate-launches-retail-performance-across-europe-the-americas-and-asia.html LONDON — Leading international market intelligence agency Synovate has expanded its shopper counting and analytics business – Synovate Retail Performance – across Europe, the Americas and Asia. As such, the market research firm has appointed three Synovate Retail Performance Business Development champions to develop the business in these regions: Craig...Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/09/synovate-launches-retail-performance-across-europe-the-americas-and-asia.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/09/global-survey-shows-cell-phone-is-remote-control-for-life-42-of-americans-can-t-live-without-it-and-almost-half-sleep-with-it-nearby.html CHICAGO — Global market research firm Synovate has released data from its new global mobile phones survey, revealing just how attached Americans are to their cell phones. Synovate surveyed over 8,000 cell phone owners across 11 markets - including 504 in the US - to learn more about how people are using (and, in some cases, hiding behind) these devices, which...Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:02:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/09/global-survey-shows-cell-phone-is-remote-control-for-life-42-of-americans-can-t-live-without-it-and-almost-half-sleep-with-it-nearby.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/09/7-out-of-10-canadians-never-leave-home-without-their-mobile-phone.html TORONTO — Global market research firm Synovate today released data from its new global mobile phones survey, revealing more than three quarters of mobile phone owners in Canada never leave home without their phone and 26% 'cannot live without it'. Managing Director of Synovate Canada, Rob Myers, said these small-but-powerful devices have exploded into people lives...Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:15:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/09/7-out-of-10-canadians-never-leave-home-without-their-mobile-phone.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/09/synovate-introduces-always-on-research-synovate-community-panels-help-companies-spot-trends-get-opinions-product-ideas-and-more.html HONG KONG — Global market research firm Synovate has introduced Synovate Community Panels, an online solution that allows companies to reach customers directly for research purposes, and which also quickly and cost-effectively integrates qualitative and quantitative research with unique applications. Community Panels are customized online communities that allow...Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:50:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/09/synovate-introduces-always-on-research-synovate-community-panels-help-companies-spot-trends-get-opinions-product-ideas-and-more.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/09/august-footfall-disappoints-but-september-may-see-a-fashion-led-mini-boom-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — The latest Synovate Retail Traffic Index (RTI) for August has seen the return of disappointing shopper numbers for the majority of over 5,000 non-food retail outlets tracked throughout the UK. The RTI recorded a fall of 2.9% in retail footfall year-on-year in August and a 2.2% drop on July's numbers. Synovate retail psychologist Dr Tim Denison...Fri, 4 Sep 2009 19:20:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/09/august-footfall-disappoints-but-september-may-see-a-fashion-led-mini-boom-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/09/global-mobile-phone-survey-shows-the-mobile-is-a-remote-control-for-life.html Three quarters of all respondents never leave home without their phone One in four would find it harder to replace a mobile phone than a wallet or purse 17% of Brits and 15% of Americans now social network via mobile One in five across 11 markets set up a first date via text 15% flirt with someone other than partner by text KUALA LUMPUR — Global market...Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:02:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/09/global-mobile-phone-survey-shows-the-mobile-is-a-remote-control-for-life.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/adrian-chedore-hands-over-synovate-leadership-to-robert-philpott.html CHICAGO — International market research company Synovate has appointed Robert Philpott as its new global chief executive officer. He replaces Adrian Chedore who will retire on September 1. Chedore will continue on the Aegis plc Board of Directors until December 31, 2009. He will also consult for Synovate and Aegis plc on specific projects. Chedore was appointed...Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:11:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/adrian-chedore-hands-over-synovate-leadership-to-robert-philpott.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/synovate-expands-business-consulting-and-marketing-management-analytics-presence-in-asia-pacific-with-new-hires.html HONG KONG — Global market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of Erik Hellquist as Head of Synovate Business Consulting (BC) in Hong Kong and Satoshi Ayukawa as Business Development Manager for Synovate's Marketing Management Analytics unit in Tokyo. This signifies continued growth and investment in these areas across the Asia Pacific...Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/synovate-expands-business-consulting-and-marketing-management-analytics-presence-in-asia-pacific-with-new-hires.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/synovate-announces-winners-of-2009-best-banking-awards.html TORONTO — Top global market research firm Synovate today announced the winners of its 2009 Best Banking Awards. The awards are derived from Synovate's Customer Service Index (CSI), an ongoing survey first launched in 1987 covering all aspects of personal banking in Canada. The results provide financial institutions an essential pulse on how their customers view them as...Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/synovate-announces-winners-of-2009-best-banking-awards.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/synovate-global-study-reveals-car-buyer-mindset-fears-attitudes-wants-and-needs-in-current-economic-situation.html KUALA LUMPUR — Anger, frustration, greed, lack of trust are a few of the many sentiments expressed by consumers and future car buyers globally, according to a new "Tipping Point" study by Synovate Motoresearch, the automotive division of leading global market research company Synovate. In an attempt to uncover and anticipate future car buyer wants and needs in the...Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/synovate-global-study-reveals-car-buyer-mindset-fears-attitudes-wants-and-needs-in-current-economic-situation.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/synovate-finds-hong-kong-consumers-are-spending-as-usual-in-the-current-economy.html HONG KONG — Seventy-seven percent of Hong Kong consumers are spending the same on necessities while 54% continue to spend on luxury items despite the economic downturn, according to a global survey by leading market research firm Synovate. Interestingly, when asked whether they are worried about the economy, 58% of consumers say they are, but they just can't stop...Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:38:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/synovate-finds-hong-kong-consumers-are-spending-as-usual-in-the-current-economy.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/july-footfall-shows-better-than-expected-results-for-second-month-running-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — The Synovate Retail Traffic Index (RTI), the only UK retail metric that shows actual through-the-doors shopper numbers, recorded an encouraging 0.2% year-on-year rise in non-food retail footfall in July and an 8.4% increase on June. Synovate retail psychologist Dr Tim Denison has analysed the data, "Coming off the back of a better than expected June,...Wed, 5 Aug 2009 07:44:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/july-footfall-shows-better-than-expected-results-for-second-month-running-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/global-research-shows-recession-depression-slowly-fading.html KUALA LUMPUR — Leading global market research firm Synovate today released its latest global survey results on the economy, finding that people are slowly becoming more optimistic. Synovate surveyed more than 17,300 people across 26 markets and found that people are regaining their positive outlook on the economy, becoming more optimistic for themselves and their...Tue, 4 Aug 2009 13:25:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/global-research-shows-recession-depression-slowly-fading.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/more-credit-offers-being-mailed-to-us-households-says-synovate-mail-monitor.html NEW YORK — Credit card offers are showing signs of life. After a significant pullback in credit card solicitations sent to US households, issuers are releasing the pause button and starting to send more offers according to Mail Monitor, the direct mail tracking service from global market research firm Synovate. During Q2 2009, US households received 349.1 million...Tue, 4 Aug 2009 07:15:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/08/more-credit-offers-being-mailed-to-us-households-says-synovate-mail-monitor.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/07/synovate-media-atlas-finds-print-and-tv-still-main-channels-in-reaching-filipino-consumers.html MANILA — Print and TV are still very much in demand in the Philippines, according to findings released today by leading global market research company Synovate. Advertising on print is appreciated by Filipinos: 56% said they like to look through ads in magazines and newspaper to see what they say. Pay and Cable TV saw an increase in subscribers from 51% in 2007/ 2008 to...Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/07/synovate-media-atlas-finds-print-and-tv-still-main-channels-in-reaching-filipino-consumers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/07/synovate-survey-reveals-the-true-currency-of-love-in-four-asian-markets.html HONG KONG — How we spend our time and money on our partners varies significantly across countries, according to a new survey conducted by Synovate on behalf of SOLVIL et TITUS, a well known watch brand. This 'Time is Love' survey explored people's attitudes toward love, and the role time and money play in a relationship. Synovate surveyed around 1,200 respondents...Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:07:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/07/synovate-survey-reveals-the-true-currency-of-love-in-four-asian-markets.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/07/can-it-be-canadian-shoppers-are-more-optimistic-than-our-us-counterparts.html TORONTO — The current economic conditions have changed the way many people shop. Some are able to weather the storm and carry on as if nothing has happened but this is clearly not the case for all. So exactly who has changed their shopping habits and how? Synovate, a leading global market research firm, sought to understand how Canadians and Americans are changing...Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:45:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/07/can-it-be-canadian-shoppers-are-more-optimistic-than-our-us-counterparts.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/07/canadians-dream-green-when-thinking-about-ideal-car-says-synovate-survey.html TORONTO — Leading global market research firm Synovate has released the results of a new research study showing that many Canadians would buy a green car over a dream car, even if money was no object. Synovate surveyed more than 13,500 people across 18 markets, and 1,000 here in Canada, about 'green' versus 'dream' cars, vehicle ownership, intent to buy in the next...Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:39:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/07/canadians-dream-green-when-thinking-about-ideal-car-says-synovate-survey.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/07/june-footfall-bounces-back-as-the-will-o-the-wisp-conditions-continue-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — The Synovate Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures for June reveal that UK shopper numbers fell just marginally (by 0.1%) against June last year and that shops in June were 3.7% busier than in May. Looking at the longer term picture, the index value for Quarter Two 2009 stood only 0.3% down on the same quarter of 2008, a far stronger comparator than in...Wed, 8 Jul 2009 07:40:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/07/june-footfall-bounces-back-as-the-will-o-the-wisp-conditions-continue-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/07/global-automotive-survey-finds-six-in-ten-people-prefer-green-cars-even-if-money-no-object.html CHICAGO — Leading global market research firm Synovate today released new study findings showing that six in ten people would choose to buy a 'green' car over a dream car, even if money was no object. Synovate surveyed more than 13,500 people across 18 markets, including the US, about 'green' versus 'dream' cars, vehicle ownership, intent to buy in the next year and...Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:58:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/07/global-automotive-survey-finds-six-in-ten-people-prefer-green-cars-even-if-money-no-object.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/06/global-car-survey-finds-six-in-ten-lean-toward-green-if-money-no-object.html KUALA LUMPUR — Leading global market research firm Synovate today released new study findings showing that six in ten people would choose to buy a green car over a dream car, even if money was no object. Synovate surveyed more than 13,500 people across 18 markets about 'green' versus 'dream' cars, vehicle ownership, intent to buy in the next year and attitudes...Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:30:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/06/global-car-survey-finds-six-in-ten-lean-toward-green-if-money-no-object.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/06/synovate-research-shows-banks-in-canada-are-keeping-customers-happy.html TORONTO — Despite the recession, Canadians appear to be happy with the service level provided by their primary bank. According to Synovate's latest retail banking survey, only 8% of Canadians experienced any type of problem with their bank during the past six months. The latest results were released in May 2009 and were gathered from Synovate's Customer Service Index...Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:10:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/06/synovate-research-shows-banks-in-canada-are-keeping-customers-happy.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/06/synovate-ems-survey-shows-latest-spending-power-of-regional-elite.html DUBAI — Global market research company Synovate, in cooperation with Dubai Media City, held an event yesterday to share the results of Synovate's 2009 EMS Middle East survey, which tracks media consumption across eight key markets in the Middle East as well as purchasing habits, business decision making, lifestyles and psychographics of affluent consumers. Synovate...Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:35:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/06/synovate-ems-survey-shows-latest-spending-power-of-regional-elite.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/06/a-matter-of-taste-synovate-survey-weighs-food-issues.html TORONTO — You eat a huge greasy hamburger for lunch then carefully crunch on a few lettuce leaves for dinner. You go for a run and light up that cigarette as you recover. You choose a low-fat meal and wash it down with three beers. Strange? Not really. Perhaps not ideal behaviour... but it is surprisingly normal. Market research firm Synovate conducted a global...Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:35:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/06/a-matter-of-taste-synovate-survey-weighs-food-issues.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/06/money-is-biggest-cause-of-stress-for-half-of-canadians-women-more-stressed-than-men-except-with-work.html TORONTO — Leading global market research firm Synovate today released results from its recent stress survey, which found that financial matters are the main cause of stress for half of the Canadian population (52%), and more women (55%) than men (49%) are stressed about money. Synovate surveyed 1,003 Canadians aged 18-55+ from April 24 to April 28, 2009 via eNation -...Tue, 9 Jun 2009 07:30:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/06/money-is-biggest-cause-of-stress-for-half-of-canadians-women-more-stressed-than-men-except-with-work.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/06/retail-footfall-slumps-again-in-may-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — The Synovate Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures for May 2009 show that April's upturn in both UK shopper numbers and retail sales simply marked a temporary respite and that foot flow into non-food shops has not yet reached stasis. April had recorded the strongest year-on-year rise in retail footfall for over 5 years (since February 2004), but in May the...Tue, 9 Jun 2009 07:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/06/retail-footfall-slumps-again-in-may-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/06/survey-reveals-that-asian-youth-are-wrapped-around-music.html HONG KONG — Asian youth spent more time listening to music, while over two-thirds (68%) said that music is a very important part of their lives according to a Synovate presentation on the Music Matters Survey at the 2009 Music Matters Asia Pacific Music Forum in Hong Kong today. Using information from the Synovate Young Asians research, the Music Matters Survey...Wed, 3 Jun 2009 18:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/06/survey-reveals-that-asian-youth-are-wrapped-around-music.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/05/a-matter-of-taste-global-survey-weighs-food-issues.html KUALA LUMPUR — You eat a huge greasy hamburger for lunch then carefully crunch on a few lettuce leaves for dinner. You go for a run and light up that cigarette as you recover. You choose a low-fat meal and wash it down with three beers. Strange? Not really. Perhaps not ideal behaviour... but it is surprisingly normal. Market research firm Synovate conducted its...Thu, 28 May 2009 15:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/05/a-matter-of-taste-global-survey-weighs-food-issues.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/05/2009-synovate-quality-awards-announced.html JOHANNESBURG — Global market research firm Synovate has announced the 2009 Synovate Quality Awards for Sales and Service Satisfaction in the automotive industry. These awards recognise service excellence, and are considered the highest accolade for customer service in the South African motor industry. Richard Rice, Global Motoresearch Sales and Marketing Director,...Mon, 25 May 2009 12:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/05/2009-synovate-quality-awards-announced.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/05/offers-for-fee-based-credit-cards-on-the-rise-while-overall-offers-shrink-significantly.html NEW YORK — US households are receiving far fewer offers for credit cards these days and, increasingly, the offers they do receive are for cards carrying an annual fee according to Mail Monitor, the direct mail tracking service from Synovate. During Q1 2009, US households received 372.4 million offers, representing a dramatic 67% drop from the 1131.6 million offers...Thu, 21 May 2009 07:15:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/05/offers-for-fee-based-credit-cards-on-the-rise-while-overall-offers-shrink-significantly.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/05/strongest-year-on-year-rise-in-retail-footfall-for-over-5-years-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — The Synovate Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures for April 2009, released today, show the strongest year-on-year rise in retail footfall for over 5 years, since February 2004. Retail footfall levels were up markedly by 4.4% on April 2008 and up by 7.6% month-on-month against March 2009. Synovate retail psychologist Dr Tim Denison tempered the good...Wed, 6 May 2009 07:16:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/05/strongest-year-on-year-rise-in-retail-footfall-for-over-5-years-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/holiday-at-home-easter-boosts-shopper-numbers-significantly-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — The Synovate Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures for the Easter fortnight (5th to 18th April inclusive) released today show that retail footfall (a measure of those actually entering shops) was very significantly up over the Easter fortnight; by 7.5% compared to Easter fortnight 2008 (16th to 29th March) and it was far better than even Synovate's upbeat...Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/holiday-at-home-easter-boosts-shopper-numbers-significantly-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/new-research-shows-social-responsibility-key-to-attracting-and-retaining-car-buyers-in-a-troubled-economy.html DETROIT — A car company's reputation for being socially responsible is among the most important considerations for car buyers when determining from which companies they want to buy and which they choose to service their vehicles, according to new research from global market research firm Synovate. In a presentation to the ATX-Consulting4Drive Executive Business...Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:45:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/new-research-shows-social-responsibility-key-to-attracting-and-retaining-car-buyers-in-a-troubled-economy.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/canadians-continue-to-invest-despite-the-economic-slowdown.html TORONTO — During bad economic times, people are generally more cautious about their spending, especially when it comes to investing. However, global market research firm Synovate has released results from its latest retail banking survey showing that Canadians are continuing to invest despite the economic downturn. Among those who are investing, people making deposits...Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/canadians-continue-to-invest-despite-the-economic-slowdown.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/global-survey-checks-out-hotels.html KUALA LUMPUR — Leading global market research firm Synovate today released results from a consumer survey on hotels, finding that one in ten people will now only stay at a hotel if it has a green policy. Sheri Lambert, Synovate's United States-based Senior Vice President for Travel & Leisure research, said the company undertook the survey to explore how people...Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:45:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/global-survey-checks-out-hotels.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/union-agrees-to-halt-action-locked-out-workers-return-to-work.html AUCKLAND — Synovate has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Unite Union, a crucial step towards a final settlement. The key points of the MOU are: Synovate and the union members will set up a working party to negotiate a performance pay scheme for interviewing staff. The working party has six weeks from 14th April to reach agreement. During that time,...Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:32:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/union-agrees-to-halt-action-locked-out-workers-return-to-work.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/shoppers-march-into-spring-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — The Synovate Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures for March 2009, released today, show unexpectedly strong UK retail footfall figures for the month compared to last year. This is especially surprising considering that Easter was in March in 2008. Retail footfall levels were down only marginally by 0.2% on March 2008 and were up by 4.2% month-on-month...Wed, 8 Apr 2009 08:02:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/shoppers-march-into-spring-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/good-looks-give-an-edge-say-hong-kong-consumers.html HONG KONG — Over half of both Hong Kong men and women believe that good looks and beauty offers advantages, with both genders agreeing that handsome men and beautiful women can get ahead in life. To help improve their personal image, the average Hong Kong resident spends HKD 1,661 for perfume, cosmetics or skincare products. These findings were released today from...Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/good-looks-give-an-edge-say-hong-kong-consumers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/retailers-expected-to-cash-in-on-stay-at-home-easter-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — The Synovate Retail Traffic Index (RTI) forecast for the Easter fortnight (5th to 18th April inclusive) released today paints a moderately upbeat picture for retailers. Retail footfall in the UK is predicted to be up by 4.1% against the equivalent Easter fortnight last year (16th to 29th March). If true, this would represent the second largest...Thu, 2 Apr 2009 07:51:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/04/retailers-expected-to-cash-in-on-stay-at-home-easter-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/03/bob-douglas-named-head-of-synovate-healthcare.html LONDON — International research firm Synovate has today announced the appointment of Bob Douglas, formerly head of Synovate Healthcare's global custom business, to the role of Global Head of Synovate Healthcare. Throughout a healthcare research career spanning over 30 years, London-based Douglas has spent considerable time both agency and client side. Since joining...Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:07:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/03/bob-douglas-named-head-of-synovate-healthcare.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/03/synovate-survey-shows-that-young-asians-are-driven-by-media-and-music.html HONG KONG — Asia's youth spend nine and a half hours each day consuming some form of media. Listening to music is very important to the lives of two thirds of young Asians and 34% said that they had spent more time listening to music in the last year. The fourth annual Synovate Young Asians study looks at what's in the hearts and minds of the region's youth,...Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/03/synovate-survey-shows-that-young-asians-are-driven-by-media-and-music.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/03/synovate-selects-vision-critical-platform-to-power-synovate-community-panels.html LONDON — Leading market research company Synovate today announced that it will use Canadian software provider Vision Critical to power its online community panels around the globe. Vision Critical is the global leader in online community panel and interactive research software. The agreement enables Synovate to access Vision Critical's interactive research software...Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:18:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/03/synovate-selects-vision-critical-platform-to-power-synovate-community-panels.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/03/new-survey-shows-81-of-americans-trust-their-primary-financial-institution-despite-current-economy.html CHICAGO — Global market research firm Synovate today released results showing that while Americans' economic fears continue, there are some institutions they still trust, particularly their own primary bank, credit unions and community banks. To gauge how Americans are feeling about their money in the current economy, Synovate asked 1,000 people about their attitudes...Mon, 9 Mar 2009 08:09:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/03/new-survey-shows-81-of-americans-trust-their-primary-financial-institution-despite-current-economy.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/03/retail-shopper-numbers-stay-out-of-minus-4-drop-zone-says-synovate.html UNITED KINGDOM — The Synovate Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures for February 2009, released today, show no signs of even the first green shoots for retail recovery yet they do manage to stay out of the minus 4% year-on-year 'drop-zone'. The number of shopping trips made to non-food stores in February was down by 3.4% against the same month a year ago and down by 6.7%...Wed, 4 Mar 2009 18:30:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/03/retail-shopper-numbers-stay-out-of-minus-4-drop-zone-says-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/03/global-survey-shows-six-in-ten-women-consider-themselves-financially-independent.html KUALA LUMPUR — Leading global market intelligence firm Synovate today released results from a new study on women and financial independence, which found that nearly six in ten (58%) women across 12 diverse countries believe themselves to be financially independent. Most emphatically independent were French women with 80% considering themselves financially autonomous,...Mon, 2 Mar 2009 07:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/03/global-survey-shows-six-in-ten-women-consider-themselves-financially-independent.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/02/new-survey-flu-shot-still-not-catching-on-especially-at-retail-clinics.html CHICAGO — According to a new survey by leading market research firm Synovate, less than half of Americans (42%) received the flu vaccine during the past six months. Of those, only 10% received it at a pharmacy and just 4% received it at a retail clinic. Although there is a much higher rate of flu vaccination among older Americans 65+ (80%), especially compared to...Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:40:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/02/new-survey-flu-shot-still-not-catching-on-especially-at-retail-clinics.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/02/synovate-ems-reveals-latest-purchase-behaviour-and-media-trends-among-europe-s-most-influential-consumers.html AMSTERDAM — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, has released the winter data from its European Media & Marketing Study (Synovate EMS). Designed to track media, prosperity and influence across 20 Western and Central European countries in Europe, the study covers Europe's most affluent consumers and top business decision makers (the top 13% of the...Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/02/synovate-ems-reveals-latest-purchase-behaviour-and-media-trends-among-europe-s-most-influential-consumers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/02/synovate-announces-new-operations-leaders-in-latin-america.html SAO PAULO — Global market research company Synovate has announced that two of its current leaders will be assuming new roles and responsibilities within the company beginning in March. The managing director of Synovate Brazil, Manuel Lopes, will add the role of Director of Operations for South America to his existing remit. As part of his additional responsibilities,...Mon, 9 Feb 2009 07:40:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/02/synovate-announces-new-operations-leaders-in-latin-america.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/02/synovate-predicts-brave-new-world-of-retail-as-numbers-fall-off-a-cliff-at-start-of-2009.html UNITED KINGDOM — The first Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures released by Synovate Retail Performance for 2009 confirm a very slow start to the year for retailing in the UK. The number of shopping trips made to non-food stores in January was down by 3.7% against the same month a year ago and by 27.9% on December. The first full week of the year (w/c 4th January) saw...Wed, 4 Feb 2009 07:53:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/02/synovate-predicts-brave-new-world-of-retail-as-numbers-fall-off-a-cliff-at-start-of-2009.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/02/recession-will-not-spell-the-end-of-the-uk-high-street-as-we-know-it-says-kpmg-synovate-retail-think-tank.html UNITED KINGDOM — Despite tough trading conditions and a number of insolvencies in the retail sector, the High Street is not likely to become dominated by a small number of very large retailers, a new report from the KPMG / Synovate Retail Think Tank (RTT) has found. In its latest white paper, the RTT debated the question 'are there limits to the growth of major...Tue, 3 Feb 2009 07:40:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/02/recession-will-not-spell-the-end-of-the-uk-high-street-as-we-know-it-says-kpmg-synovate-retail-think-tank.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/01/us-credit-card-mail-volume-declined-to-3-8-billion-in-2008.html NEW YORK — US households received 3.8 billion offers for new cards during 2008 according to Mail Monitor, the credit card direct mail tracking service from global market research company Synovate. This represents a 27% decrease, or 1.4 billion fewer offers mailed in 2008, from the 5.2 billion offers consumers received in 2007. Other tracking firms have projected a...Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:56:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/01/us-credit-card-mail-volume-declined-to-3-8-billion-in-2008.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/01/retail-think-tank-says-shoppers-spooked-by-tales-of-financial-woe.html UNITED KINGDOM — Ahead of the release of the ONS Retail Sales Index for December, and GDP figures expected to show the UK officially is in recession, the KPMG / Synovate Retail Think Tank (RTT) unveils its latest Retail Health Index (RHI). The RTT is a group of leading industry figures which provides a non-partisan guide to retail sector health ratings, which are based...Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/01/retail-think-tank-says-shoppers-spooked-by-tales-of-financial-woe.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/01/synovate-appoints-new-managing-director-for-argentina.html BUENOS AIRES — Leading global market research firm Synovate has announced that Daniel Finder has been appointed Managing Director for Synovate in Argentina. Finder joined Synovate in July 2007 after spending nine years with Procter & Gamble in the UK, Argentina, Brazil and Switzerland working in both marketing and research roles. Initially responsible for new...Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:45:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/01/synovate-appoints-new-managing-director-for-argentina.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/01/global-economic-survey-looks-at-confidence-or-not-money-habits-fears-and-attitudes-across-18-markets.html KUALA LUMPUR — Leading global market intelligence firm Synovate today released data from its global economy and prices survey, revealing which markets were most optimistic and pessimistic about their country's and their personal prospects, where people were intending to or already had switched brands and which market categories were most likely to suffer as people come...Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:55:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/01/global-economic-survey-looks-at-confidence-or-not-money-habits-fears-and-attitudes-across-18-markets.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/01/christmas-sales-salvage-december-s-retail-footfall-as-retailers-win-brinkmanship-battle.html UNITED KINGDOM — Final Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures for December released by Synovate Retail Performance today reveal that the number of non-food shopping trips made in the month was down by just 1.3% on last year and up massively but not unexpectedly by 33.3% on November's footfall. Synovate retail psychologist Dr Tim Denison said, "We all felt that last month...Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2009/01/christmas-sales-salvage-december-s-retail-footfall-as-retailers-win-brinkmanship-battle.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/christmas-rush-carries-through-to-the-sales.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail Traffic Index figures released by Synovate Retail Performance today confirm that the number of non-food shopping trips made in the UK during Christmas week (21st to 27th December) was up on 2007 by 3.2%. This represents the first increase on last year in nine weeks (since w/c 26 Oct). Best of the regions was Scotland & Northern Ireland,...Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:44:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/christmas-rush-carries-through-to-the-sales.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/late-surge-helps-save-christmas.html UNITED KINGDOM — The latest data from Synovate Retail Performance show that the late rush for Christmas shopping really did happen this year. The number of non-food shopping trips made on Christmas Eve in the UK was 0.3% higher than in 2007, and 9.4% higher than the previous week (Wednesday 17th December). The final six days before Christmas saw retail footfall 2.2% up...Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:55:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/late-surge-helps-save-christmas.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/shoppers-and-retailers-in-discount-stand-off.html UNITED KINGDOM — Figures released today from Synovate Retail Performance show that the number of people out shopping across the UK in the third week of December (14th to 20th December inclusive) was up by 12.3% on the previous week, but down by a very significant 10.7% on the corresponding week of 2007. Over the course of the final weekend before Christmas (20th and...Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:15:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/shoppers-and-retailers-in-discount-stand-off.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/synovate-malaysia-appoints-new-qualitative-research-director.html KUALA LUMPUR — Leading global research firm Synovate today announced the appointment of Dr Christina Lee as Research Director for its Qualitative division. Dr Lee will be based in Malaysia starting on the 5th of January 2009, and will be responsible for leading the Qualitative team while building and strengthening relationships with some of Synovate Malaysia's key...Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/synovate-malaysia-appoints-new-qualitative-research-director.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/survey-shows-more-people-would-choose-to-marry-a-plumber-than-a-movie-star.html KUALA LUMPUR — Leading global market intelligence firm Synovate today released results from a seven-market survey on professions that revealed that people in the medical profession are the best marriage material, and people trust teachers more than any other profession. Synovate's US-based Global Head of Performance Tracking, John Vidmar, said that much of who we are...Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/survey-shows-more-people-would-choose-to-marry-a-plumber-than-a-movie-star.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/shopper-numbers-disappoint-during-second-week-of-december.html UNITED KINGDOM — Figures released today by Synovate Retail Performance show that the number of shopping trips made in the second week of December (Sunday 7th December to Saturday 13th December inclusive) were down even more significantly compared to 2007 than the previous week's had been. The Retail Traffic Index, which measures the number of non-food shopping trips,...Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:43:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/shopper-numbers-disappoint-during-second-week-of-december.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/consumers-still-don-t-support-financial-assistance-for-automotive-industry-domestics-rank-well-for-next-vehicle-consideration-but-brand-erosion-could-be-next.html DETROIT — According to a new survey by Synovate Motoresearch, part of top 10 global market research firm Synovate, the majority of Americans continue to be opposed to financial assistance from the US government for domestic automotive manufacturers. Despite this, almost 30% claim they will likely consider a domestic vehicle for their next new vehicle purchase. The...Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:23:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/consumers-still-don-t-support-financial-assistance-for-automotive-industry-domestics-rank-well-for-next-vehicle-consideration-but-brand-erosion-could-be-next.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/synovate-wins-mrs-david-winton-award-for-innovation.html LONDON — Leading global marketing intelligence company Synovate this week won the coveted Market Research Society David Winton award for Innovation in Methodology. Sponsored by TNS, the award was presented to Synovate for its paper, 'A new measure of brand attitudinal equity based on the Zipf Distribution.' Authors Jan Hofmeyr, Victoria Goodall, Martin Bongers and Paul...Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:45:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/synovate-wins-mrs-david-winton-award-for-innovation.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/creative-retailers-spur-some-shopper-activity-during-first-week-of-december.html UNITED KINGDOM — The latest shopper update from Synovate Retail Performance shows that the number of non-food shopping trips made during the first week of December (Sunday 30th November to Saturday 6th December inclusive) was down by 4.1% compared to the same week in 2007, but up 10.1% from the previous week. Synovate retail psychologist, Dr Tim Denison, said, "The...Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:20:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/creative-retailers-spur-some-shopper-activity-during-first-week-of-december.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/synovate-adds-marketing-management-analytics-mma-to-its-global-network.html CHICAGO — Synovate, the global market research arm of Aegis Group plc, today announced that Marketing Management Analytics (MMA) has joined Synovate to accelerate the marketing and research synergies between the two companies and their respective clients. MMA is a leading marketing effectiveness consultancy based in the US. Since 1989, MMA's analytics, technologies...Mon, 8 Dec 2008 10:07:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/synovate-adds-marketing-management-analytics-mma-to-its-global-network.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/poor-shopper-figures-in-november-point-the-way-to-a-comforting-christmas.html UNITED KINGDOM — November's eagerly awaited Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures from Synovate Retail Performance (formerly SPSL) show that the number of non-food shopping trips in the UK this November fell by a significant 6.6% compared to November 2007 but, reflecting the somewhat more inevitable 'shopper surge' at the start of Christmas, were up 3.0% on...Fri, 5 Dec 2008 07:23:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/poor-shopper-figures-in-november-point-the-way-to-a-comforting-christmas.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/synovate-romania-appoints-new-managing-director.html BUCHAREST — Leading global market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of Carmen Wieck as Managing Director for Romania. Wieck joins Synovate from Kraft, where she was Marketing Manager for its chocolates and biscuits business in Romania. Her career includes marketing and sales positions across several markets, starting with P&G in...Tue, 2 Dec 2008 03:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/synovate-romania-appoints-new-managing-director.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/synovate-global-male-beauty-survey-uncovers-attitudes-and-perceptions-towards-appearances-and-male-beauty-products.html KUALA LUMPUR — Leading global market intelligence company Synovate, today released findings from a global male beauty survey showing that 81% of Greek men feel sexy, Italian men are rated as the best-looking and 56% of all male respondents use beauty products created for, and marketed to, men. In October 2008, Synovate took a look at male beauty in 12 markets across...Mon, 1 Dec 2008 08:53:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/12/synovate-global-male-beauty-survey-uncovers-attitudes-and-perceptions-towards-appearances-and-male-beauty-products.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/11/synovate-appoints-new-key-account-director-in-southeast-asia.html SINGAPORE — Leading global research firm Synovate announced the appointment of Pamela Welch as Key Account Director in Southeast Asia. Welch will officially be based in Singapore on the 19th of January 2009 and will be responsible for building and strengthening relationships with some of Synovate's key clients in the region. Welch previously served as Shopper...Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:30:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/11/synovate-appoints-new-key-account-director-in-southeast-asia.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/11/retailers-will-use-every-tactic-to-avert-crisis-christmas.html UNITED KINGDOM — Today, exactly a month before Christmas Day, Synovate Retail Performance (formerly SPSL) publishes its footfall forecast for December. It expects that retailers will need to use every tactic at their disposal to ramp up consumer motivation to shop in their stores, if they are to avoid a 'crisis Christmas'. Synovate's forecast is that the number of...Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:38:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/11/retailers-will-use-every-tactic-to-avert-crisis-christmas.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/11/young-adults-eager-to-engage-with-brands-online-global-research-from-microsoft-and-synovate-reveals.html LONDON — A new global survey conducted by Synovate in conjunction with Microsoft reveals the extent to which young adults are willing to interact and engage with brands as part of their daily online activities. When asked about their online brand engagement in the last month, almost a third (28%) had talked about a brand on a discussion forum; almost a quarter (23%) had...Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/11/young-adults-eager-to-engage-with-brands-online-global-research-from-microsoft-and-synovate-reveals.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/11/us-households-will-receive-one-billion-fewer-credit-card-offers-in-2008.html NEW YORK — US households will have received approximately 4.2 billion offers for new credit cards during all of 2008 according to Mail Monitor, the credit card direct mail tracking service from global market research company Synovate. This full year projection shows a 20% decrease from the 5.2 billion card offers received in 2007, representing over one billion fewer...Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/11/us-households-will-receive-one-billion-fewer-credit-card-offers-in-2008.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/11/synovate-denmark-appoints-new-managing-director.html COPENHAGEN — Global market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of Klaus Friis Mikkelsen to the role of Managing Director for Synovate Denmark. Klaus will be responsible for the overall growth strategy of the business. Prior to joining Synovate, Mikkelsen held several senior management positions within the market research industry, the most...Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:27:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/11/synovate-denmark-appoints-new-managing-director.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/11/shopper-numbers-reveal-wretched-month.html UNITED KINGDOM — Today's Retail Traffic Index figures, the first to be published under Synovate Retail Performance, formerly SPSL, make ominous reading. The number of non-food shopping trips in the UK fell by 3.1% in October compared to the same month in 2007 and by 1.3% against September 2008. Synovate's Dr Tim Denison said; "The figures were slightly worse than our...Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/11/shopper-numbers-reveal-wretched-month.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/10/synovate-appoints-telford-new-head-of-uk-business-promotes-shair-as-md-for-hong-kong.html LONDON — International research firm Synovate has today announced that Jill Telford, currently CEO for Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea, will be moving to London in January 2009 to take up the position of CEO for its UK business. Current UK head Michelle Norman has started a comprehensive leadership handover that will take place over the next two months. Norman, who has...Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/10/synovate-appoints-telford-new-head-of-uk-business-promotes-shair-as-md-for-hong-kong.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/10/synovate-appoints-new-head-of-qualitative-for-ceeme.html DUBAI — Leading global market research company Synovate has appointed Anjul Sharma as Head of Qualitative Research for Central / Eastern Europe and the Middle East (CEEME). Now based in Dubai, Ms. Sharma relocated from Synovate UK, where she was Director on the Qualitative Specialists Team. Ms. Sharma started her career in 1995 at UK agency Marketing Direction before...Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:33:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/10/synovate-appoints-new-head-of-qualitative-for-ceeme.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/10/synovate-boosts-qualitative-research-team-in-south-asia.html BANGKOK — Leading global research firm, Synovate, today announced the appointment of Gordon Milne as the new head of its Qualitative research business in South Asia. Gordon will join the firm as Executive Director, Qualitative on 10 November 2008 and will be based in Bangkok. He will report directly to the CEO, South Asia, Tim Balbirnie. Mr Balbirnie said the...Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/10/synovate-boosts-qualitative-research-team-in-south-asia.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/10/mccain-is-apple-obama-is-nokia.html CHICAGO — Research revealed today from Synovate gives a remarkable insight into how the two candidates in this year's US presidential election have built their personal brands. In the study, conducted before the principal acute financial crisis and again afterwards, results show striking differences in the issues which connect each candidate with voters. Barack Obama...Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:11:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/10/mccain-is-apple-obama-is-nokia.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/10/mobile-devices-take-centre-stage-in-the-lives-of-affluent-asians.html Fifty six percent of wealthy Asians use their mobile devices every week to take pictures while more than a quarter (31%) watched video clips through their mobile phones, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), BlackBerrys, smart phones and portable media players according to the 2008 PAX media survey results released today by Synovate, a leading global market intelligence...Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:02:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/10/mobile-devices-take-centre-stage-in-the-lives-of-affluent-asians.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/10/hong-kong-s-affluent-are-the-most-mobile-savvy-in-asia.html HONG KONG — Affluent Hong Kong residents are the highest users of mobile applications such as video messaging, file exchange via Bluetooth or Infrared and moblogs in Asia, according to the 2008 PAX media survey results by Synovate (思緯), a leading global market intelligence company. Exploring all things digital, the Synovate PAX study introduces...Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:10:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/10/hong-kong-s-affluent-are-the-most-mobile-savvy-in-asia.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/10/synovate-s-new-appointment-enhances-digital-offering.html HONG KONG — Global market intelligence company Synovate today announced the appointment of Lindsay Main as Associate Director, Marketing Communications. Ms. Main is based in Hong Kong and will report directly to Synovate Global Head of Communications, Alicia Kan. Ms. Main will be responsible for developing the company's digital marketing and communications strategy...Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:10:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/10/synovate-s-new-appointment-enhances-digital-offering.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/09/survey-shows-ups-and-downs-of-air-travel.html KUALA LUMPUR — Leading global market intelligence firm Synovate, today released global survey results on airline travel showing 56% of people choose 'getting there quickly and easily' as the best thing about air travel and, once on board, three quarters would like to be able to change seats if they were unhappy with their allocation. Synovate spoke with more than...Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:45:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/09/survey-shows-ups-and-downs-of-air-travel.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/09/synovate-ems-digital-life-survey-shows-highly-varied-multi-tasking-media-consumption-amongst-the-elite-europeans.html AMSTERDAM — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today revealed the results from its EMS Digital Life survey (part of the EMS survey) which tracks the types of media content affluent Europeans are engaged in, the digital devices they use, the manner and places in which those digital devices are used, and finally, is there a pattern in which they...Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:36:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/09/synovate-ems-digital-life-survey-shows-highly-varied-multi-tasking-media-consumption-amongst-the-elite-europeans.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/09/brief-fillip-boosts-shopper-numbers.html UNITED KINGDOM — Figures released today from the Retail Traffic Index (RTI), the national metric measuring the number of shoppers visiting non-food retail stores, from analyst Synovate Retail Performance (part of global research company Synovate), show that the number of non-food shopping trips made in August was up by 0.1% on the corresponding month of 2007 and by...Tue, 9 Sep 2008 10:04:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/09/brief-fillip-boosts-shopper-numbers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/09/survey-shows-that-most-18-24-year-olds-worry-more-about-money-than-they-do-love-amp-romance-with-39-quoting-cash-as-top-concern.html LONDON — Leading global research firm Synovate today released the findings from its 2008 study which was conducted on young people between the ages 18-24 across 26 different markets. Julian Rolfe, Global Manager, Syndicated Youth Research said that the survey was conducted to find out the truth behind some popular misconceptions surrounding young people: are they...Fri, 5 Sep 2008 07:34:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/09/survey-shows-that-most-18-24-year-olds-worry-more-about-money-than-they-do-love-amp-romance-with-39-quoting-cash-as-top-concern.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/09/synovate-announces-best-banking-awards-for-2008.html TORONTO — Global market research company Synovate announces the Best Banking Awards for 2008. First launched in 1987, Synovate's Customer Service Index (CSI) survey covers all aspects of personal banking and provides the retail financial sector with an essential pulse on how their customers rate them as well as specific metrics for improving service. This year's...Tue, 2 Sep 2008 07:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/09/synovate-announces-best-banking-awards-for-2008.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/09/global-survey-shows-58-of-people-don-t-know-what-social-networking-is-plus-over-one-third-of-social-networkers-are-losing-interest.html HONG KONG — Across 17 markets of the world, well over half the population (58%) do not know what social networking is, according to a study released today by leading global market intelligence firm, Synovate. Global head of media research for Synovate, Steve Garton, said the survey was conducted to explore some of the myths and facts that have built up around the...Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/09/global-survey-shows-58-of-people-don-t-know-what-social-networking-is-plus-over-one-third-of-social-networkers-are-losing-interest.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/08/chinese-look-outside-china-in-celebrating-sporting-achievements.html SHANGHAI — Jamaican Usain Bolt's sprinting achievement, American Michael Phelps winning eight swimming gold medals and the Chinese men's gymnastics team win have all been singled out by urban Chinese (15%) as the best sporting moments of the Olympic Games, according to a recent post-Olympic survey conducted by Synovate. The next best sporting moments are the Chinese...Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:05:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/08/chinese-look-outside-china-in-celebrating-sporting-achievements.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/08/australian-consumers-savvier-about-alternative-fuel-technologies-than-those-in-the-us-synovate-study-reveals.html MELBOURNE — According to a new survey by global market research firm Synovate, Australian consumers are savvier about alternative fuel technologies than their US counterparts. However car manufacturers and governments still have a lot of work on their hands to ensure consumers are well-informed about car and fuel choice, with over a quarter of the market having never...Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:05:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/08/australian-consumers-savvier-about-alternative-fuel-technologies-than-those-in-the-us-synovate-study-reveals.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/08/synovate-study-finds-u-s-hispanics-and-african-americans-still-have-much-lower-ownership-of-several-financial-services-and-products.html CHICAGO — Despite growing use of financial services and products and more targeted communications, U.S. Hispanics and African-Americans continue to be 'unbanked' and 'underbanked' according to Synovate's 2008 U.S. Diversity Markets Report. To better understand financial behavior among multicultural consumers in the U.S., Synovate recently surveyed a total of 4,000...Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:29:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/08/synovate-study-finds-u-s-hispanics-and-african-americans-still-have-much-lower-ownership-of-several-financial-services-and-products.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/08/us-credit-card-mail-offers-decline-in-q2-2008-as-issuers-continue-to-reel-in-offers-to-high-risk-households.html NEW YORK — Credit card mail volume declined again in 2nd quarter 2008 as issuers continue to cut back due to ongoing concerns about the economy. Quarterly mail volume was the lowest seen since 4th quarter 2003 according to Mail Monitor, the direct mail tracking service from global market research firm Synovate. During Q2 2008, 1,060.0 million offers were received...Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:52:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/08/us-credit-card-mail-offers-decline-in-q2-2008-as-issuers-continue-to-reel-in-offers-to-high-risk-households.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/07/synovate-reveals-the-financial-and-retail-clout-of-hong-kong-women.html HONG KONG — Eighty one percent of Hong Kong women can afford to pay for what they want without asking for money from their partner and 87% have at least an equal say on big ticket items, such as property and cars, according to recent survey by global market research company Synovate. Exploring consumer attitudes and motivations about retail and spending habits,...Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/07/synovate-reveals-the-financial-and-retail-clout-of-hong-kong-women.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/07/synovate-releases-its-pan-european-media-and-marketing-surveys-for-2008.html AMSTERDAM — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today released the 2008 top line results of their widespread pan-European Media and Marketing Surveys (this include their EMS Regular, EMS Select, CEMS and CEMS Select surveys). Despite the fact that TV, movies and print titles can be derived electronically via e-books and internet media websites,...Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:20:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/07/synovate-releases-its-pan-european-media-and-marketing-surveys-for-2008.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/07/mick-gordon-appointed-md-synovate-india.html NEW DELHI — Leading global market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of Mick Gordon as managing director for India. He is currently head of business services for Synovate in the United Kingdom and will assume his new role from September 2008. Based in Mumbai and reporting to Synovate's CEO for South Asia, Tim Balbirnie, Mr Mick Gordon will have...Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:17:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/07/mick-gordon-appointed-md-synovate-india.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/07/shopper-numbers-back-in-decline.html UNITED KINGDOM — After the surprise year-on-year growth in retail sales and traffic in May, latest figures from the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) by analysts Synovate Retail Performance – part of global research company Synovate – show that shopper footfall numbers bounced back into the red in June across the UK as a whole, but were hit worst at regional...Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/07/shopper-numbers-back-in-decline.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/07/synovate-business-consulting-launches-in-russia.html MOSCOW — Global market research company Synovate today announced the launch of its Business Consulting office in Russia. This new strategic business unit will assist clients globally to enter, evolve and expand in Russia's rapidly growing economy through fact based market analysis. Leading the new operation is Julia Seina, who has been appointed Director of Synovate...Mon, 7 Jul 2008 07:35:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/07/synovate-business-consulting-launches-in-russia.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/07/synovate-further-strengthens-capabilities-in-africa-with-acquisition-of-steadman-group.html LONDON — Synovate, a leading international market intelligence firm, today announced it has acquired the African market research group, The Steadman Group (Steadman). Steadman is Africa's largest independent market research company with full-service offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa and Ghana. As well as supporting clients with...Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/07/synovate-further-strengthens-capabilities-in-africa-with-acquisition-of-steadman-group.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/06/global-beauty-survey-finds-a-quarter-of-all-women-would-have-plastic-or-cosmetic-surgery-to-improve-their-looks.html HONG KONG — Two thirds of all people say that beauty is primarily about non-physical attributes, yet as many as 40% would change their looks if they could, according to Synovate's global survey on beauty. Synovate tackled a range of beauty issues in a global survey of over 7,000 people in nine markets – Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Korea, India, Singapore, Spain,...Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:30:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/06/global-beauty-survey-finds-a-quarter-of-all-women-would-have-plastic-or-cosmetic-surgery-to-improve-their-looks.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/06/microsoft-overtakes-qantas-as-australia-s-most-authentic-brand-in-latest-study.html Microsoft has been named as Australia's most authentic brand in the second landmark Authentic Brand Index (ABI) study released today by Principals and Synovate. The ABI is the only study to measure the authenticity of global and local brands among Australian consumers. In the first ABI study, which was published in 2006, Qantas was Australia's most authentic brand but...Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:12:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/06/microsoft-overtakes-qantas-as-australia-s-most-authentic-brand-in-latest-study.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/06/new-survey-shows-concern-over-fuel-prices-and-environment-drive-consideration-of-hybrid-electric-vehicles-to-highest-level-ever.html DETROIT — According to a new survey by global market research firm Synovate, US consumers are more familiar with advanced propulsion systems compared to a year ago, with turbo gasoline direct injection, direct injection diesel and hybrid electric vehicles the best known systems. "We are fast approaching the 'perfect storm' facing our advanced technologies," says Tim...Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:23:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/06/new-survey-shows-concern-over-fuel-prices-and-environment-drive-consideration-of-hybrid-electric-vehicles-to-highest-level-ever.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/06/synovate-launches-customer-experience-practice.html Global market research company Synovate today announced the launch of its Customer Experience practice, which partners with companies aiming to develop more profitable relationships with customers. Synovate Customer Experience includes the company's capabilities in a number of areas: customer loyalty and employee engagement, performance tracking, mystery shopping, footfall...Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:18:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/06/synovate-launches-customer-experience-practice.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/06/global-healthcare-survey-reveals-rise-of-patient-power.html LONDON — Leading global research firm, Synovate, today revealed the results of a global survey into attitudes and behaviour around healthcare. Among key findings, Germans are most likely to visit their doctor, Canadians are least likely to follow their doctors' orders without question, and pharmaceuticals beat 'alternative medicines' in the global popularity...Fri, 6 Jun 2008 02:25:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/06/global-healthcare-survey-reveals-rise-of-patient-power.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/06/unexpected-may-upturn-in-shopper-numbers-confounds-trend.html UNITED KINGDOM — Latest figures from the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) by analysts Synovate Retail Performance, now part of global research company Synovate, show that the number of non-food shopping trips in May was an unexpected 2.2% higher than for the same month in 2007, and was up 6.4% on April this year, the first time that the month has outperformed its predecessor...Wed, 4 Jun 2008 16:42:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/06/unexpected-may-upturn-in-shopper-numbers-confounds-trend.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/06/synovate-study-compares-online-behaviour-of-connected-hispanics-african-americans-and-general-market-consumers.html CHICAGO — Despite the much cited "digital divide," many multicultural consumers in the U.S. are getting much more active online but in different ways, according to new research from global market research firm Synovate. Though younger people across all groups are much more likely to be online, there are major differences, including between males and females of the same...Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:30:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/06/synovate-study-compares-online-behaviour-of-connected-hispanics-african-americans-and-general-market-consumers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/05/us-credit-card-mail-offers-decline-in-q1-2008-lowest-level-since-2003.html NEW YORK — Credit card mail volume declined significantly in 1st quarter 2008 as issuers continued to cut back offers due to ongoing concerns about the economy. Quarterly mail volume was the lowest seen since 4th quarter 2003 according to Mail Monitor, the direct mail tracking service from global market research firm Synovate. During Q1 2008, 1,131.6 million offers...Wed, 28 May 2008 09:21:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/05/us-credit-card-mail-offers-decline-in-q1-2008-lowest-level-since-2003.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/05/synovate-appoints-new-managing-director-for-hungary.html BUDAPEST — Leading global market research company Synovate has announced the appointment of Zoltan Bodo as Managing Director in Hungary. He replaces George Christodoulides, who has moved to Dubai to become Managing Director of Synovate Gulf. Bodo joins Synovate from the strategic business and marketing consulting sector where he advised key FMCG / beverage brands as...Mon, 26 May 2008 08:30:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/05/synovate-appoints-new-managing-director-for-hungary.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/05/new-orleans-artists-rebuild-livelihoods-with-ebay-charity-auction-on-may-23.html CHICAGO — Nearly three years have passed since Hurricane Katrina devastated most of the north-central Gulf Coast but the damage is still evident for many artists in New Orleans that lost not only their artwork but their studios, collections and equipment. To help reinvigorate the artist community in New Orleans, global market research firm Synovate recently commissioned...Wed, 14 May 2008 07:25:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/05/new-orleans-artists-rebuild-livelihoods-with-ebay-charity-auction-on-may-23.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/05/synovate-appoints-new-managing-director-for-gulf.html DUBAI — Global market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of George Christodoulides as Managing Director of Synovate Gulf, with responsibility for the company's business in the UAE, Iran, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. Based in Dubai, he replaces Andreas Zachariou, who has been named Executive Director - Consumer Insights for Central/Eastern...Tue, 13 May 2008 07:30:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/05/synovate-appoints-new-managing-director-for-gulf.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/05/fall-in-retail-activity-hits-new-plateau-8211-not-expected-to-get-much-worse.html UNITED KINGDOM — Latest figures from the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) by analysts Synovate Retail Performance, now part of global research company Synovate, show that the number of non-food shopping trips in April was 4.0% fewer than for the same month in 2007, but was up by 2.9% on March. Synovate Retail Performance's retail psychologist, Dr Tim Denison said; "It is...Wed, 7 May 2008 15:58:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/05/fall-in-retail-activity-hits-new-plateau-8211-not-expected-to-get-much-worse.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/04/march-piles-more-gloom-on-the-high-streets.html UNITED KINGDOM — Figures from the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) by analysts Synovate Retail Performance, now part of global research company Synovate, show that the month of March follows the downbeat results from the Easter fortnight. Monthly footfall numbers (people actually entering shops) in the UK were down by 3.2% year-on-year and up by only 0.8% on February's...Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:59:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/04/march-piles-more-gloom-on-the-high-streets.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/04/synovate-media-atlas-shows-impact-of-digital-revolution.html HONG KONG — The digital revolution has been firmly embraced by the masses in Hong Kong, reports leading global research firm Synovate. Hong Kong men are spending more time accessing the internet than watching television while women are on a par with men in owning technical gadgets, such as digital video cameras, laptop computers and MP3 players. These findings were...Tue, 8 Apr 2008 08:03:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/04/synovate-media-atlas-shows-impact-of-digital-revolution.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/04/synovate-launches-new-way-to-measure-barriers-to-brand-success.html AMSTERDAM — Global market research company Synovate today announced the launch of a new brand-building solution called Market Barriers. The system, which can be added to clients' existing tracking programmes, quantifies the degree to which brand performance is a function of factors beyond brand relationship. Synovate CEO Brand & Communications Practice, Ged...Mon, 7 Apr 2008 14:30:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/04/synovate-launches-new-way-to-measure-barriers-to-brand-success.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/04/retail-footfall-suffers-badly-over-easter-fortnight.html UNITED KINGDOM — Figures from the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) by analysts Synovate Retail Performance, now part of global research company Synovate, show a significant 9.2% drop in footfall for the entire holiday fortnight against the Easter break last year, worse even than the fall of 5.2% forecast by Synovate Retail Performance. Even against the same calendar weeks of...Wed, 2 Apr 2008 10:58:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/04/retail-footfall-suffers-badly-over-easter-fortnight.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/04/survey-reveals-what-people-around-the-world-think-of-money.html HONG KONG — Leading global research firm Synovate, today revealed results showing that Britons (46%) were the biggest buyers of lottery tickets or participants in competitions and raffles in an effort to boost their financial success while close to two thirds of Argentineans (64%) and Russians (58%) disagreed with the statement that they would be happier if they had...Wed, 2 Apr 2008 09:06:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/04/survey-reveals-what-people-around-the-world-think-of-money.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/04/new-synovate-study-shows-that-hispanic-voters-have-views-similar-to-whites-blacks-and-asians-in-the-us-except-on-immigration-and-the-war-in-iraq.html CHICAGO — While researching the influence of race in the upcoming presidential election, Synovate found that Hispanics' political views are similar to those of the rest of the population, except when it comes to immigration and the war in Iraq. Synovate surveyed a total of 1,000 whites, Hispanics, African-Americans and Asian-Americans across the US to glean their...Tue, 1 Apr 2008 11:41:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/04/new-synovate-study-shows-that-hispanic-voters-have-views-similar-to-whites-blacks-and-asians-in-the-us-except-on-immigration-and-the-war-in-iraq.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/03/poor-easter-fortnight-for-retail-predicted-shoppers-down-5-2-on-easter-2007.html UNITED KINGDOM — Predicted figures from the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) by analysts Synovate Retail Performance, now part of global research company Synovate, show that this year's early Easter - the earliest since 1913 - and the expected poor weather, which we've already seen the first of this Sunday (16th March), acting in concert with financially stretched consumers,...Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:22:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/03/poor-easter-fortnight-for-retail-predicted-shoppers-down-5-2-on-easter-2007.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/03/survey-shows-canadians-becoming-even-savvier-shoppers.html TORONTO — Canadians in the market for home durables products are visiting a greater number of retailers before deciding where to buy, according to recent results from global market research company Synovate and its Household Equipment Canada (HEC) survey. The proportion of consumers that say they shop two or more retailers before making a home durables purchase has...Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:10:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/03/survey-shows-canadians-becoming-even-savvier-shoppers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/03/survey-shows-young-asians-fit-38-hours-of-activities-into-one-day-but-still-manage-eight-hours-sleep.html HONG KONG — Leading global research firm Synovate today released data that shows multitasking, media-rich lifestyles are the norm among 8-24 year olds in Asia, with these on-thepulse consumers fitting 38 hours of activities into every 24 hour period. The third annual Synovate Young Asians study looks at what's in the hearts and minds of the region's youth, revealing...Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:55:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/03/survey-shows-young-asians-fit-38-hours-of-activities-into-one-day-but-still-manage-eight-hours-sleep.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/03/synovate-acquires-uk-retail-specialist-ps-amp-a.html LONDON — Leading global market research agency Synovate today announced the acquisition of Peter Seagroatt & Associates (PS&A), a UK specialist in the analysis of retail data. Established in 1994 and based in Essex, PS&A is the leading supplier of retail key account information to the UK petrol forecourt and convenience sectors. Its client base includes...Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:45:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/03/synovate-acquires-uk-retail-specialist-ps-amp-a.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/03/rti-figures-show-north-south-divide-continuing-shopper-behaviour-changing.html UNITED KINGDOM — Surprising figures from the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) from analysts Synovate Retail Performance, now part of global research company Synovate, show that the number of people out shopping in February was actually 1.8% higher than in February 2007, but still 7.1% lower than in January this year. Synovate Retail Performance's Dr Tim Denison, a retail...Sun, 9 Mar 2008 12:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/03/rti-figures-show-north-south-divide-continuing-shopper-behaviour-changing.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/03/global-survey-reveals-consumers-jeans-joy-and-denim-blues.html HONG KONG — Leading global research firm today released survey results that show Levis' global dominance in denim; the cheapest jeans buyer (Americans!) and the most lavish (Russians!); and that 16% of women would rather shop for a swimsuit than try to find the perfect pair of jeans. Synovate surveyed around 7,700 people in the United States, Canada, Brazil, France,...Mon, 3 Mar 2008 08:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/03/global-survey-reveals-consumers-jeans-joy-and-denim-blues.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/02/synovate-survey-reveals-what-malaysian-car-buyers-want.html KUALA LUMPUR — Sixty three percent of potential car buyers in Malaysia said a professional sales advisor would positively influence their decision to purchase a new car while one-quarter would be discouraged from buying a new vehicle if served by a pushy or aggressive sales advisor, according to a survey by global market research company Synovate. Exploring...Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:32:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/02/synovate-survey-reveals-what-malaysian-car-buyers-want.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/02/synovate-appoints-ceo-for-southern-europe.html LONDON — Leading global market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of Finn Raben as CEO for Southern Europe, based in Paris and responsible for France, Italy and Belgium. Raben joined Synovate in June 2007 as Chief Operating Officer for Southern Europe. He moved from TNS where he served as the Global Director of Planning and Coordination for Key...Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:30:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/02/synovate-appoints-ceo-for-southern-europe.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/02/synovate-belgium-integrates-with-local-censydiam-practice.html GHENT — Global market research company Synovate today announced an integration of its business in Belgium which combines research operations in Ghent with the local Synovate Censydiam practice in Antwerp. While the two businesses worked closely in the past, this formal integration will reinforce and leverage the unique strengths of both Synovate and the Censydiam...Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:45:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/02/synovate-belgium-integrates-with-local-censydiam-practice.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/02/us-credit-card-mail-volume-declined-in-4th-quarter-2007-as-troubled-issuers-pull-back.html NEW YORK — Credit card mail volume declined in 4th quarter 2007 as issuers, straining from fall-out due to the mortgage crisis and concern about an uncertain economy, cut back on direct marketing activity according to Mail Monitor, the direct mail tracking service from Synovate. During Q4 2007, 1,285.7 million offers were received by US households, down from 1,501.6...Wed, 6 Feb 2008 09:45:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/02/us-credit-card-mail-volume-declined-in-4th-quarter-2007-as-troubled-issuers-pull-back.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/02/cold-weather-study-shows-four-in-ten-urban-chinese-still-plan-to-travel-this-lunar-new-year.html Four in five have bought food or consumer goods to help them through the cold; and three in five still intend to 83% say snow will not dampen one aspect of New Year... the amount in their red packets 46% expect the Year of the Rat will be even more prosperous than last year HONG KONG — Leading global market research firm Synovate, today released data...Tue, 5 Feb 2008 11:05:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/02/cold-weather-study-shows-four-in-ten-urban-chinese-still-plan-to-travel-this-lunar-new-year.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/01/synovate-appoints-managing-directors-for-saudi-arabia-czech-republic.html NICOSIA — Leading global market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of Managing Directors in Saudi Arabia and the Czech Republic. Jerome Vadot has been named Managing Director of Synovate Saudi Arabia. Based in Jeddah, Vadot has been Commercial Director at Synovate's Saudi business since September 2007. Previously General Manager in Bulgaria...Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/01/synovate-appoints-managing-directors-for-saudi-arabia-czech-republic.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/01/synovate-expands-in-latin-america-with-cima-group-acquisition.html LONDON — Global market research firm Synovate today announced the acquisition of CIMA Group (CIMA), one of Latin America's leading independent research companies. With 120 staff and headquarters in Santiago, Chile, CIMA is a full service custom market research firm that operates across six markets in Latin America including Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia...Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:32:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/01/synovate-expands-in-latin-america-with-cima-group-acquisition.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/01/synovate-business-consulting-expands-senior-leadership-team-in-malaysia.html KUALA LUMPUR — Global market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of Mr Kiranjit Singh as Business Group Director, Business Consulting in Malaysia. Kiranjit previously spearheaded the Technology Business Unit for global executive search firm BTI Consultants in Malaysia. In that time, he was primarily responsible for overseeing the human capital...Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:38:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/01/synovate-business-consulting-expands-senior-leadership-team-in-malaysia.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/01/synovate-healthcare-boosts-global-oncology-portfolio-through-acquisition-of-oncology-inc.html NEW JERSEY — Synovate Healthcare, the healthcare arm of international market research agency Synovate, has announced the acquisition of US market research specialists, Oncology Inc. Oncology Inc. provides oncology treatment information from 100,000 US patients to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and financial companies. The firm's offering includes a suite of...Mon, 7 Jan 2008 07:30:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/01/synovate-healthcare-boosts-global-oncology-portfolio-through-acquisition-of-oncology-inc.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/01/final-rti-figures-for-december-explain-early-sales.html UNITED KINGDOM — Final 2007 Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures from analysts Synovate Retail Performance, now part of global research company Synovate, reveal that the number of people in the UK out shopping over the course of December was down by 3.2% against 2006, worse than Synovate Retail Performance's forecast of minus 2.1%. This goes some way to explaining the...Thu, 3 Jan 2008 11:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/01/final-rti-figures-for-december-explain-early-sales.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/01/synovate-appoints-global-head-of-decision-systems.html LONDON — Leading global market research firm Synovate has announced the appointment of Hans Raemdonck as Global Head of Decision Systems, the company's international team of statisticians, data analysis experts and research consultants who apply advanced analytics to address marketing issues. Ged Parton, the member of Synovate's Global Executive with responsibility...Thu, 3 Jan 2008 08:32:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/01/synovate-appoints-global-head-of-decision-systems.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/01/global-weight-survey-looks-at-scale-obsessions-fast-food-addictions-and-obesity.html HONG KONG - Leading global market research firm Synovate today released data that shows that across the world people have conflicting attitudes and behaviours when it comes to managing their weight. Synovate's Global Head of Media, Steve Garton, said that these conflicts can be seen across cultures as well as within individuals. "People are inherently contradictory...Wed, 2 Jan 2008 12:18:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2008/01/global-weight-survey-looks-at-scale-obsessions-fast-food-addictions-and-obesity.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/bumpy-christmas-points-to-new-year-s-bargains.html UNITED KINGDOM — The final run-up to Christmas has been a bumpy ride for retailers, presaging a bumper Sales season according to the latest Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures from analysts Synovate Retail Performance, now part of global market research company Synovate. For the week commencing Sunday 16th December, the Retail Traffic Index was down 8% against the same...Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/bumpy-christmas-points-to-new-year-s-bargains.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/shoppers-treat-retailers-to-some-extra-goodwill-on-christmas-eve.html UNITED KINGDOM — Christmas Eve continued the consumer goodwill towards retailers shown over the weekend, according to the final Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures to be released before Christmas from analysts Synovate Retail Performance, now part of global market research company Synovate. The RTI recorded shopper numbers on Monday 24th December to be up 40.2% on...Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:50:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/shoppers-treat-retailers-to-some-extra-goodwill-on-christmas-eve.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/dome-shape-design-for-new-national-stadium-say-singaporeans.html SINGAPORE — More than one quarter (31%) of Singaporeans said they prefer a stadium shaped like a dome while 22% of respondents said that the new national stadium within Singapore's upcoming Sports Hub should be wrapped in translucent fabric, according to a survey by global market research company Synovate. Following the submission of three proposed designs to the...Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:23:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/dome-shape-design-for-new-national-stadium-say-singaporeans.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/synovate-mail-monitor-shows-credit-card-terms-improve-more-fixed-rate-offers.html NEW YORK — Terms for new credit cards have improved in response to the cut in the Prime Rate according to the latest data from Mail Monitor, the direct mail tracking service from global market research company Synovate. During October 2007, the average Single/Go-to APR based on credit card solicitations was 12.51%, down from 12.94% in third quarter. The Single/Go-to...Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/synovate-mail-monitor-shows-credit-card-terms-improve-more-fixed-rate-offers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/synovate-study-predicts-which-consumer-electronics-will-be-under-christmas-trees-in-the-us-this-year.html CHICAGO — As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, new study results by global market research firm Synovate show what's hot and what's not in consumer electronics this year. According to the latest findings from Synovate DuraTrend, a continuous tracking study that measures sales of over 200 types of household durable products throughout the year, both...Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:08:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/synovate-study-predicts-which-consumer-electronics-will-be-under-christmas-trees-in-the-us-this-year.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/synovate-healthcare-opens-for-business-in-canada.html TORONTO — Synovate Healthcare, the healthcare arm of international market research agency Synovate, has extended its global network to Canada. Synovate Healthcare's newly opened Toronto office will offer ad hoc and syndicated research services to the Canadian healthcare and pharmaceutical markets. The establishment of a dedicated team in Canada will support Synovate...Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:13:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/synovate-healthcare-opens-for-business-in-canada.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/synovate-acquires-retail-specialist-spsl.html LONDON — Leading global market research firm Synovate today announced the acquisition of SPSL, Europe's leading provider of footfall equipment and analysis to major retailers. Established in 1989 and based in Milton Keynes in the UK, SPSL monitors more than one billion visits to over 4,600 retail premises annually in the UK alone and operates across 15 countries in...Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:15:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/synovate-acquires-retail-specialist-spsl.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/synovate-appoints-new-uk-financial-services-sector-head.html LONDON — Global market research company Synovate has announced the appointment of Tony Smith as Head of its Financial Services industry sector in the UK. Smith joins Synovate from TNS where he spent 15 years in various roles, the most recent being Head of Financial & Professional Services UK and then Global Account Director for HSBC / Head of the Conversion Model...Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:11:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/synovate-appoints-new-uk-financial-services-sector-head.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/retail-footfall-holding-up-well.html UNITED KINGDOM — The latest Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures from research group Synovate Retail Performance show that despite a good deal of gloom from analysts and city-watchers, November was better than anticipated. Footfall on the high street was up by 2.7% on October, but still down by 0.8% on November 2006. The view from Synovate Retail Performance's retail...Mon, 3 Dec 2007 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/12/retail-footfall-holding-up-well.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/synovate-survey-on-the-olympic-games-greatest-show-on-earth-or-five-ringed-circus.html HONG KONG — With the countdown clock in Tiananmen Square registering just over 250 days to go, the eyes of the world are swinging towards China and the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The Games are arguably one of the most important global events for marketers... and the Beijing Games even more so, as they provide an 'in' to the world's biggest marketplace. But have the...Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/synovate-survey-on-the-olympic-games-greatest-show-on-earth-or-five-ringed-circus.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/credit-card-issuers-continue-mailing-to-high-risk-households.html NEW YORK — Credit card mail volume in the US remained stable during 3rd quarter 2007 as issuers continued mailing credit offers to high risk households according to Mail Monitor, the direct mail tracking service from global market research company Synovate. During 3rd quarter 2007, 1.29 billion card offers were mailed to US households compared to 1.27 billion...Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:43:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/credit-card-issuers-continue-mailing-to-high-risk-households.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/stewart-named-new-head-of-global-business-planning-for-synovate.html SYDNEY — Global market intelligence firm Synovate today announced that CEO for Australia and New Zealand, Brent Stewart, has been appointed CEO Global Business Planning. He will continue leading the Australia and New Zealand businesses from Perth in addition to his new responsibilities. Global CEO Adrian Chedore, said the new role is both operational and...Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:05:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/stewart-named-new-head-of-global-business-planning-for-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/synovate-malaysia-expands-senior-leadership-team.html KUALA LUMPUR — Global market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of Mr. Ehtasham Uddin as Director, Quantitative in Malaysia. Mr. Uddin previously served as Group Account Director at Millward Brown China, managing quantitative research for leading international companies such as PepsiCo, Unilever, ICI Paints, Avon, Danone and Wrigley. He also...Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:30:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/synovate-malaysia-expands-senior-leadership-team.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/synovate-announces-new-consumer-goods-sector-amp-qualitative-research-lead.html LONDON — Leading global market research firm Synovate has announced the appointment of John Coll as Head of Synovate UK's Consumer Goods group and Qualitative Research business. Formerly Head of Key Accounts for the global Synovate Censydiam practice, which he joined a year ago, Coll has been responsible for developing country and key account relationships. Prior to...Fri, 23 Nov 2007 07:11:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/synovate-announces-new-consumer-goods-sector-amp-qualitative-research-lead.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/survey-shows-effective-call-centres-are-key-to-winning-and-keeping-thai-customers.html BANGKOK — Seventy three percent of Thai customers are willing to do more business with a company if they had a great call centre experience and two thirds said they would stop dealing with a particular company if they had a bad call centre experience, according to a survey by global market research company Synovate. Exploring consumer attitudes towards call centres,...Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:57:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/survey-shows-effective-call-centres-are-key-to-winning-and-keeping-thai-customers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/affluent-thais-more-aware-of-out-of-home-advertising.html BANGKOK — Affluent Thais are highly aware of Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising, with over 90 percent having seen various types of outdoor advertisements in the past seven days, according to the latest data from Synovate's Media Atlas study. "With such high levels of awareness among Thailand's affluent market, OOH advertising represents one of the most important mediums...Fri, 2 Nov 2007 12:35:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/affluent-thais-more-aware-of-out-of-home-advertising.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/synovate-expands-footprint-in-australia-and-new-zealand-with-research-solutions-deal.html AUCKLAND — Leading global market research firm Synovate today announced its acquisition of Research Solutions, one of New Zealand's largest independent full-service research agencies. Headquartered in Auckland, Research Solutions provides market intelligence services backed by a team of 45 full-time staff and a field force of over 200 interviewers. Synovate's...Fri, 2 Nov 2007 12:34:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/11/synovate-expands-footprint-in-australia-and-new-zealand-with-research-solutions-deal.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/an-inconvenient-light-new-survey-shows-eight-in-10-americans-switch-off-to-conserve-energy.html CHICAGO — When it comes to buying and living green, do Americans put their money where their mouth is? A new survey by Synovate and Marketing Daily sought to unveil what Americans are doing to conserve energy and how much they consider energy efficiency when shopping for products. Of the 1,000 Americans surveyed, 96% claim that they regularly do something to...Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/an-inconvenient-light-new-survey-shows-eight-in-10-americans-switch-off-to-conserve-energy.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/rugby-f1-and-now-even-retail-disappointment.html UNITED KINGDOM — The latest Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures from research group Synovate Retail Performance, show that not only was the weekend a disappointment for fans of English Rugby in the World Cup final and of Lewis Hamilton in the last outing of the Formula 1 season, but retailers suffered too. Retail traffic, the number of people entering non-food stores for...Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:42:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/rugby-f1-and-now-even-retail-disappointment.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/us-credit-card-mail-offers-expected-to-reach-5-3-billion-in-2007.html NEW YORK — US households will receive approximately 5.3 billion offers for new credit cards during 2007 according to Mail Monitor, the credit card direct mail tracking service from global market research company Synovate. The full year projection shows a slight decrease from the 5.76 billion offers received in 2006, which was also down from the all time high of 6.05...Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:50:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/us-credit-card-mail-offers-expected-to-reach-5-3-billion-in-2007.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/synovate-appoints-global-qualitative-leaders.html LONDON — Global market research company Synovate has announced three key leadership appointments to its Qualitative organisation. Ged Parton, member of Synovate's Global Executive responsible for qualitative, says this area is one of the company's growth engines. "We are investing in specific initiatives and people to make our qualitative business even more...Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:32:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/synovate-appoints-global-qualitative-leaders.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/synovate-healthcare-launches-new-syndicated-service-the-key-relationships-trackers.html LONDON — Synovate Healthcare, the healthcare arm of international market research firm Synovate, has announced the launch of a new syndicated service: the Key Relationships Trackers (KRTs). The KRTs will provide clients with a holistic view of pharma companies' relationships with their key stakeholders. Measures will include stakeholders' perceptions of companies'...Fri, 5 Oct 2007 08:20:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/synovate-healthcare-launches-new-syndicated-service-the-key-relationships-trackers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/time-for-retailers-to-show-their-mettle.html UNITED KINGDOM — The latest Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures from research group Synovate Retail Performance, show that September shopper numbers were down by 0.5% against the same month of 2006 and down by 8.9% compared with figures from August this year. The topsy-turvy retail year continued with the Q3 overall figure showing no change against last year, following a...Fri, 5 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/time-for-retailers-to-show-their-mettle.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/synovate-and-jan-callebaut-part-ways.html ANTWERP — Global market research agency Synovate and Jan Callebaut, former CEO of Synovate Censydiam who has served as a part-time consultant to the company for the past four months, have mutually agreed to end their collaboration effective today. Ged Parton, CEO of Synovate's Brand and Communication Practice, says the company is grateful to Callebaut for his...Thu, 4 Oct 2007 19:55:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/synovate-and-jan-callebaut-part-ways.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/synovate-pax-media-survey-shows-non-traditional-television-platforms-are-taking-hold-across-asia-pacific.html SINGAPORE — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence firm, today released results from its PAX media survey showing that four in ten affluent Asians are watching television on the move: be it via their personal computers, mobile phones, MP4 players, while outdoors, or even in their cars. Director of Media Research for Synovate in Asia Pacific, Craig Harvey,...Thu, 4 Oct 2007 15:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/synovate-pax-media-survey-shows-non-traditional-television-platforms-are-taking-hold-across-asia-pacific.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/synovate-pax-reveals-new-affluent-consumer-audiences-across-asia.html HONG KONG — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today shed new light on consumers across Asia Pacific, revealing distinct groups of like-minded and affluent audiences. Clare Lui, Associate Director of media research for Synovate, said the distinct consumer groups emerged from the first-ever segmentation analysis performed on the long-running PAX...Tue, 2 Oct 2007 13:53:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/synovate-pax-reveals-new-affluent-consumer-audiences-across-asia.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/hong-kong-s-wealthy-sharpen-their-focus-on-assets-and-investment-at-the-expense-of-shopping.html HONG KONG — a leading global market intelligence company, today released the 2007 Synovate PAX media survey results, showing significant increases in property and financial services ownership across affluent Hong Kong residents. Wealthy Hong Kong people have significantly increased their ownership in stocks, securities and bonds; funds; privilege or priority banking...Tue, 2 Oct 2007 13:15:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/10/hong-kong-s-wealthy-sharpen-their-focus-on-assets-and-investment-at-the-expense-of-shopping.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/synovate-censydiam-goes-interactive.html ANTWERP — Synovate Censydiam, the global leader in using psychodynamics to understand consumer motivations, has launched interactive tools designed to keep consumer psychology at the forefront of marketing. Herman Toch, CEO of Synovate Censydiam, says his organisation is moving beyond its traditional methods of conducting research. "Those approaches have served us...Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:44:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/synovate-censydiam-goes-interactive.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/the-mixed-messages-of-june-footfall.html UNITED KINGDOM — The latest Retail Traffic Index™ from research group Synovate Retail Performance reveals that June saw retail footfall rise by 3.0% year-on-year and by 4.4% on May. Shopper numbers over Quarter Two as a whole were up 2.2% against 2006, a reverse of the 0.9% drop recorded for Quarter One. But the underlying message is not quite as simple as it...Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/the-mixed-messages-of-june-footfall.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/retailers-stave-off-consumer-tipping-point-but-for-how-long.html UNITED KINGDOM — The first of the regular monthly retail figures, the Retail Traffic Index™ from research group Synovate Retail Performance, shows a small year-on-year decline, the first since February. In July the number of shoppers entering retail outlets across the UK was down by 1.0% on July 2006, but up by 7.1% on June. In itself this small year-on-year drop...Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:16:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/retailers-stave-off-consumer-tipping-point-but-for-how-long.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/us-consumers-turning-to-credit-cards-to-bail-them-out.html NEW YORK — As high interest rates and the sub-prime mortgage crises continue to put a squeeze on the economy, US consumers are increasingly turning to credit cards to bail them out, according to Mail Monitor, the credit card direct mail tracking service from global market research company Synovate. Mail Monitor tracks credit card acquisition volumes and response...Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:43:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/us-consumers-turning-to-credit-cards-to-bail-them-out.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/synovate-expands-in-spain-by-acquiring-metra-seis.html LONDON — Synovate, the market research arm of Aegis Group plc, announced today that it has acquired Metra Seis, the largest independent full-service market research company in Spain. With offices in Madrid and Barcelona, Metra Seis employs 75 members of staff and has particular expertise in research for automotive and FMCG clients. Synovate Iberia Managing...Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/synovate-expands-in-spain-by-acquiring-metra-seis.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/smokers-and-non-smokers-agree-bans-are-okay-in-public-places.html HONG KONG — As smoking bans continue to make headlines in Germany, Australia and the UK, findings from international market research firm Synovate's latest survey show that 80% of respondents in 15 countries across the globe are in favour of such bans, primarily because of the positive influence these are perceived to have upon public health. The June 2007 study also...Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:55:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/smokers-and-non-smokers-agree-bans-are-okay-in-public-places.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/affluent-thai-women-in-control-of-their-lives-8211-and-their-family-s-purse-strings.html BANGKOK — Affluent Thai women are concerned about their social status, still allow their parents' opinions to influence their life decisions and almost half consider themselves the family's main financial decision maker according to a report released today by leading global market research company Synovate. The report, entitled "The Affluent Thai Woman", contains...Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/affluent-thai-women-in-control-of-their-lives-8211-and-their-family-s-purse-strings.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/synovate-healthcare-launches-first-oncology-monitor-in-india.html LONDON — Synovate Healthcare, the healthcare arm of international market research agency, Synovate, today announced the launch of its India Oncology Monitor – the first of its kind in the country. The Synovate Healthcare India Oncology Monitor will track drug-prescribing behaviour in major oncology treatment centres across India, covering an estimated 80% of...Wed, 5 Sep 2007 07:35:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/09/synovate-healthcare-launches-first-oncology-monitor-in-india.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/new-study-shows-americans-blogging-behaviour.html According to a recent Synovate/Marketing Daily survey, 8 out of 10 Americans know what a blog is and almost half have visited blogs. The study, conducted online with 1,000 adults in the US using Synovate eNation from July 30 to August 1, shows that blogging has entered the mainstream. "Eight percent of Americans currently have their own blog," said Tom Mularz, senior...Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:29:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/new-study-shows-americans-blogging-behaviour.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/bank-holiday-flop-for-retailers.html UNITED KINGDOM — Data released today from research group Synovate Retail Performance, show that 73% of the 3,100 stores that make up the sample for The Retail Traffic Index™ suffered a year-on-year decline in footfall or were neutral this bank holiday. The number of shoppers entering retail outlets across the UK was down by 9.8% for the Saturday and Sunday...Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/bank-holiday-flop-for-retailers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/synovate-announces-canadian-financial-service-excellence-awards-for-2007.html TORONTO — Global market research company Synovate announced the latest results from its annual Customer Service Index (CSI) survey for customer service excellence among the Top 5 Banks in Canada. The CSI survey is now in its 20th year of providing the financial sector with an essential pulse on how their customers rate them as well as specific metrics for improving...Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:11:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/synovate-announces-canadian-financial-service-excellence-awards-for-2007.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/synovate-appoints-managing-director-for-milan.html ROME — Global market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of Fabrizio Giordano as Managing Director of its office in Milan and Head of the Synovate Brand and Communications Practice in Italy. Giordano joins Synovate after 13 years at Millward Brown, most recently as Managing Director in Brazil. He also served as European Business Development...Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/synovate-appoints-managing-director-for-milan.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/asia-s-top-1000-brands-for-2007-unveiled.html HONG KONG — Leading media, advertising and marketing publication Media magazine, together with regional brand consultancy Asian Integrated Media Limited and global market research company Synovate, has released the 2007 results from the annual Asia's Top 1000 Brands survey. Executive Director of Asian Integrated Media and co-sponsor of the survey, Peter Jeffery, said...Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/asia-s-top-1000-brands-for-2007-unveiled.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/synovate-motoresearch-adds-new-account-service-leadership-in-the-us.html DETROIT — Synovate Motoresearch, the specialist automotive practice of top ten global market research firm Synovate, today announced the appointments of Michael Chadsey as Senior Vice President of Account Services for its Los Angeles-based operation and Linda Witulski as Vice President of Account Services for its Detroit-based operation. Chadsey will oversee client...Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/synovate-motoresearch-adds-new-account-service-leadership-in-the-us.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/synovate-appoints-patrick-glydon-as-chief-financial-officer.html LONDON — INTERNATIONAL market research firm, Synovate, today announced the appointment of Patrick Glydon as its new Global Chief Financial Officer, effective from 1st September 2007. Glydon will join the Synovate Executive Committee and lead the global finance team to support the continued growth and development of Synovate. As part of this remit, he will work...Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:50:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/synovate-appoints-patrick-glydon-as-chief-financial-officer.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/synovate-announces-leadership-changes-in-ceeme.html NICOSIA — Global market research company Synovate today announced that Nicos Rossides, CEO for Central/Eastern Europe and the Middle East (CEEME), will be leaving the company on 14 September. Rossides has also played a key role in Synovate's global solutions programme, particularly within the Loyalty Practice. "After 25 years with Synovate and its precursor in the...Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:49:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/synovate-announces-leadership-changes-in-ceeme.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/synovate-re-appoints-andrew-davidson-to-lead-mail-monitor-service-in-the-us.html NEW YORK — Andrew Davidson has been re-appointed Vice President of Competitive Tracking Services for Synovate's Financial Services group in the US. Davidson transferred back into the role from his previous position at Synovate, in which he oversaw domestic and international custom market research projects for clients in the Financial Services industry. Synovate's...Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:39:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/synovate-re-appoints-andrew-davidson-to-lead-mail-monitor-service-in-the-us.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/synovate-healthcare-introduces-launch-uptake-normative-database.html LONDON — Synovate Healthcare the healthcare arm of international research agency, Synovate – has announced the introduction of its Launch Uptake Normative Database. The database, the largest of its kind, is based on 279 brands that entered the UK market between 1987 and 2006. It covers key metrics such as sales force coverage and frequency of visits, spontaneous...Tue, 7 Aug 2007 07:48:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/08/synovate-healthcare-introduces-launch-uptake-normative-database.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-promotes-mary-beth-lake-to-marketquest-ceo.html CHICAGO — Global market research company Synovate has announced the promotion of Mary Beth Lake to MarketQuest CEO. MarketQuest, which evolved from Synovate's product design and development specialist division, guides clients through the entire product development process from initial concept development to pricing, packaging and ongoing performance monitoring. As...Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:30:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-promotes-mary-beth-lake-to-marketquest-ceo.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-healthcare-opens-for-business-in-turkey.html LONDON — Synovate Healthcare, the healthcare arm of international market research agency Synovate, has extended its global network to Turkey. Synovate Healthcare's new office in Istanbul will offer ad hoc and syndicated research services to the Turkish healthcare and pharmaceutical markets. The establishment of a dedicated team in Turkey will support Synovate...Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-healthcare-opens-for-business-in-turkey.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-reveals-media-habits-attitudes-and-lifestyle-of-latin-america-s-top-tier-consumers.html MIAMI — Synovate, a leading global market research company, today released data from its inaugural PAX Latin America survey, which tracks media consumption and purchasing patterns of upscale consumers. Covering 7.6 million affluent adults, top management and business decision makers in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, Synovate PAX provides international marketers with...Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:03:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-reveals-media-habits-attitudes-and-lifestyle-of-latin-america-s-top-tier-consumers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-shows-how-affluent-argentineans-live-spend-and-play.html BUENOS AIRES — Synovate, a leading global market research company, today released data from its inaugural PAX survey of upscale consumers in Latin America. As part of the survey, ownership and buying intentions for a range of products are continually tracked across markets, including Argentina. Attitudes towards media and brands and lifestyle information are also...Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:55:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-shows-how-affluent-argentineans-live-spend-and-play.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-shows-how-affluent-brazilians-live-spend-and-play.html SAO PAULO — Synovate, a leading global market research company, today released data from its inaugural PAX survey of upscale consumers in Latin America. As part of the survey, ownership and buying intentions for a range of products are continually tracked across the markets, including Brazil. Attitudes towards media and brands and lifestyle information are also...Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:50:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-shows-how-affluent-brazilians-live-spend-and-play.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-shows-how-affluent-mexicans-live-spend-and-play.html MEXICO CITY — Synovate, a leading global market research company, today released data from its inaugural PAX survey of upscale consumers in Latin America. As part of the survey, ownership and buying intentions for a range of products are continually tracked across markets, including Mexico. Attitudes towards media and brands and lifestyle information are also...Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:45:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-shows-how-affluent-mexicans-live-spend-and-play.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-results-show-media-reach-across-latin-america.html MIAMI — Synovate, a leading global market research company, today released data from its inaugural PAX Latin America Media Survey (Synovate PAX). Covering 7.6 million affluent adults, top management and business decision makers in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, Synovate PAX provides international marketers with important information about the media consumption patterns...Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:40:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-results-show-media-reach-across-latin-america.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-results-show-media-reach-in-argentina.html BUENOS AIRES — Synovate, a leading global market research company, today released data from its inaugural PAX Latin America Media Survey (Synovate PAX). Covering 7.6 million affluent adults, top management and business decision makers in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, Synovate PAX provides international marketers with important information about the media consumption...Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:35:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-results-show-media-reach-in-argentina.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-results-show-media-reach-in-brazil.html SAO PAULO — Synovate, a leading global market research company, today released data from its inaugural PAX Latin America Media Survey (Synovate PAX). Covering 7.6 million affluent adults, top management and business decision makers in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, Synovate PAX provides international marketers with important information about the media consumption...Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:30:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-results-show-media-reach-in-brazil.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-results-show-media-reach-in-mexico.html MEXICO CITY — Synovate, a leading global market research company, today released data from its inaugural PAX Latin America Media Survey (Synovate PAX). Covering 7.6 million affluent adults, top management and business decision makers in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, Synovate PAX provides international marketers with important information about the media consumption...Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:25:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-pax-results-show-media-reach-in-mexico.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/senior-level-hiring-at-synovate-india.html INDIA — Global market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of senior market research professionals in Delhi and Mumbai. Jaisy Desai has been appointed to head qualitative research for Synovate India's western market. An MBA from Jamnalal Bajaj Management Institute, in Mumbai, with over 15 years' work experience, Jaisy has moved from ORMAX - a...Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:29:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/senior-level-hiring-at-synovate-india.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-sharpens-its-focus-on-dynamic-asian-region.html HONG KONG — Leading global market research company Synovate today announced a new organisational structure for its Asian business, designed to promote further growth and better align the company with the needs of its clients. Part of the global, ongoing 'From Now to Wow' programme announced in August 2006, the new structure will see Synovate's Asian operations form...Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:20:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-sharpens-its-focus-on-dynamic-asian-region.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/kyungeun-chang-promoted-to-managing-director-for-synovate-korea.html HONG KONG — Leading global market research company Synovate today announced the promotion of Mrs KyungEun Chang to Managing Director of Synovate Korea. Previously serving as a Director in Korea, Mrs Chang will now manage all aspects of the Korea office operations and will report to the CEO for Synovate North Asia, Jill Telford. Ms Telford said that she was...Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:10:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/kyungeun-chang-promoted-to-managing-director-for-synovate-korea.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-survey-shows-grappling-with-gratuities-is-tipping-consumers-over-the-edge.html HONG KONG — Forty five percent of consumers globally often feel pressured to leave a tip when they don't want to and close to one third have difficulty determining the appropriate amount of tip to leave at a restaurant according to a recent survey by global market research company Synovate. In a bid to glean a global perspective on appropriate tipping practices,...Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-survey-shows-grappling-with-gratuities-is-tipping-consumers-over-the-edge.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-healthcare-launches-psychoses-therapy-monitor-online.html LONDON — Synovate Healthcare, the healthcare arm of international market research firm, Synovate – has announced the launch of the Synovate Healthcare Psychoses Therapy Monitor. The online Psychoses Therapy Monitor will cover the treatment of patients diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Bipolar 1 and 2, incorporating doctor demographics, attitudinal data and...Thu, 5 Jul 2007 11:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-healthcare-launches-psychoses-therapy-monitor-online.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-promotes-michelle-norman-to-uk-ceo.html LONDON — International market research firm Synovate has announced the promotion of Michelle Norman to CEO of its UK business. As managing director of this key research market since 2004, Norman was responsible for the successful integration of Synovate's UK-based businesses. In just five years, Synovate UK has grown from 39 to 465 people - driven by organic growth...Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:29:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/07/synovate-promotes-michelle-norman-to-uk-ceo.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-pax-reveals-in-flight-readership-and-entertainment-habits-of-affluent-asian-travellers.html HONG KONG — Leading global research company Synovate, today released results from its first Synovate PAX in-flight survey in Asia, revealing healthy readership rates for seven leading in-flight magazines across five major Asian markets and providing comprehensive data on in-flight consumer behaviour. Synovate PAX covers the media consumption, product and service...Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:45:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-pax-reveals-in-flight-readership-and-entertainment-habits-of-affluent-asian-travellers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-healthcare-launches-diabetes-therapy-monitor-in-china.html Synovate Healthcare — the healthcare arm of global research agency, Synovate – has announced the launch of the Synovate Healthcare Diabetes Therapy Monitor in China. The new monitor is a syndicated study combining detailed patient medical records with doctor and patient perceptions, providing comprehensive data on the diabetes market. Launched in April, the new...Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:19:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-healthcare-launches-diabetes-therapy-monitor-in-china.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-appoints-head-of-qualitative-in-spain.html MADRID — Global market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of Marina Navarro as Head of Qualitative in Spain. Navarro previously served as Project Manager of Innovation and Strategy at QUID Investigación de Mercados, managing qualitative projects for leading international and local companies. She also worked at Millward Brown Spain and...Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:32:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-appoints-head-of-qualitative-in-spain.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-appoints-new-managing-director-for-gulf.html DUBAI — Global market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of Andreas Zachariou as Managing Director of Synovate Gulf, with responsibility for the company's business in UAE, Iran, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. In addition, Zachariou will serve as Acting Managing Director for Saudi Arabia. He replaces Andreas Gregoriou, who has accepted a...Sun, 17 Jun 2007 14:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-appoints-new-managing-director-for-gulf.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/shopping-rained-off-in-wet-may.html UNITED KINGDOM — Signs that an exceptionally wet month affected shopper numbers in May are seen today in The Retail Traffic Index™ from research group Synovate Retail Performance. The figures confirm that May was a quieter month on the high streets and in the shopping malls. The RTI showed a slight year-on-year increase of 0.8% against May 2006, but a fall of 4.5%...Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:28:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/shopping-rained-off-in-wet-may.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-appoints-new-managing-directors-for-france.html PARIS — Global market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of Thierry Pailleux and Georges Guelfand as co-Managing Directors of Synovate France. Pailleux will lead the quantitative business and also be responsible for day-to-day management of Synovate's French office whilst Guelfand will be heading the qualitative department. They are co-founders...Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:35:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-appoints-new-managing-directors-for-france.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-uncovers-purchasing-habits-of-malaysians.html KUALA LUMPUR — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today revealed findings on the attitudes, purchase behaviours and preferences of Malaysian consumers from all walks of life. Managing Director of Synovate Malaysia, Steve Murphy said the findings, derived from the latest Synovate Media Atlas survey of 10,000 consumers living in Peninsular...Fri, 8 Jun 2007 15:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-uncovers-purchasing-habits-of-malaysians.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/tune-in-or-miss-out-synovate-uk-launches-media-research-offering.html LONDON — Synovate UK has announced the launch of a media research offering from its motivational research practice, Synovate Censydiam. This initiative comes in response to the emergence of previously unforeseen media channels – social networking sites, community sites, blogs, vods, gaming and so forth – which have had a dramatic impact in bringing...Mon, 4 Jun 2007 01:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/tune-in-or-miss-out-synovate-uk-launches-media-research-offering.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-appoints-managing-director-qualitative-italy.html Global market research company, Synovate, today announced the appointment of Rossana Dell'Isola as Managing Director for Qualitative, Italy. Dell'Isola will also be a member of the Global Qualitative Leadership Team with responsibility for developing the Synovate Innovation offer on a global scale. Dell'Isola previously served as the Director of Innovation for Research...Fri, 1 Jun 2007 07:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-appoints-managing-director-qualitative-italy.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-appoints-coo-for-southern-europe.html Global market research company, Synovate, today announced the appointment of Finn Raben as COO for Southern Europe. Raben brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the market research industry. He joins Synovate from TNS Dublin where he served as the Global Director of Planning and Coordination for Key Accounts working on high profile accounts such as...Fri, 1 Jun 2007 07:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/06/synovate-appoints-coo-for-southern-europe.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/synovate-launches-new-market-potential-solutions.html CHICAGO — Synovate has introduced a leading-edge suite of models and simulators for quantifying the market potential of a product or service. The worldwide launch of the MVP – or Market Value Potential – solutions coincides with the creation of Synovate MarketQuest, the global market research company's newest practice which evolved from its Product Design...Thu, 31 May 2007 18:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/synovate-launches-new-market-potential-solutions.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/synovate-launches-weekly-hong-kong-asiabus-service.html HONG KONG — Leading global market research company Synovate today announced the launch of a weekly Hong Kong omnibus survey, starting 1 June 2007. Synovate Managing Director Hong Kong, Jill Telford said the new service, part of the existing Synovate AsiaBUS survey, would offer clients faster, more regular access to Hong Kong consumers' tastes, habits and...Thu, 31 May 2007 15:45:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/synovate-launches-weekly-hong-kong-asiabus-service.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/survey-reveals-the-music-trends-rocking-young-urban-asian-consumers.html HONG KONG — Convenience, convergence and growth opportunities from connecting with consumers are the three big trends driving the consumer music market in Asia according to the Branded, MTV and Synovate Music Matters survey released today at the 2007 Music Matters Asia Pacific Music Forum in Hong Kong. In research that explores how passionate young urban Asians are...Wed, 30 May 2007 15:04:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/survey-reveals-the-music-trends-rocking-young-urban-asian-consumers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/music-matters-8211-music-piracy-fact-sheet.html HONG KONG — Music piracy remains an ongoing problem in Asia according to the Branded, MTV and Synovate Music Matters survey released today at the 2007 Music Matters Asia Pacific Music Forum in Hong Kong. In research that explores music habits and attitudes among young urban Asians, Synovate surveyed 3,857 respondents aged 15 to 34 years in China, Hong Kong, India,...Wed, 30 May 2007 15:03:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/music-matters-8211-music-piracy-fact-sheet.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/music-matters-8211-music-in-china-fact-sheet.html HONG KONG — Chinese music consumers are leading Asia when it comes to the use of digital music technology according to the Branded, MTV and Synovate Music Matters survey released today at the 2007 Music Matters Asia Pacific Forum in Hong Kong. In research that explores the music habits and attitudes of young urban Asians, Synovate surveyed 3,857 respondents aged 15...Wed, 30 May 2007 15:02:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/music-matters-8211-music-in-china-fact-sheet.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/music-matters-8211-music-in-india-fact-sheet.html HONG KONG — Indians are the most passionate, television-driven music consumers in Asia according to the Branded, MTV and Synovate Music Matters survey released today at the 2007 Music Matters Asia Pacific Forum in Hong Kong. In research that explores the music habits and attitudes of young urban Asians, Synovate surveyed 3,857 respondents aged 15 to 34 years in...Wed, 30 May 2007 15:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/music-matters-8211-music-in-india-fact-sheet.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/if-productivity-in-the-uk-is-falling-why-are-private-equity-firms-so-interested-in-retail.html UNITED KINGDOM — The topic for this White Paper was debated by the KPMG / Synovat Retail Performance Retail Think Tank on 18th April 2007 during a particularly busy burst of activity for private equity takeover offers for retailers. In debating this issue, the Retail Think Tank (RTT) came to the following conclusions: The RTT does not think that the standard...Sun, 27 May 2007 14:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/if-productivity-in-the-uk-is-falling-why-are-private-equity-firms-so-interested-in-retail.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/the-new-price-of-shopper-loyalty.html NEW YORK — American shoppers require that products be on sale in the grocery aisle – not only when they're trying a new brand, but even when buying those brands they already strongly prefer, according to a new survey by global market research firm Synovate. The company recently surveyed 650 grocery shoppers in the US to understand shopping behaviour and patterns...Tue, 22 May 2007 07:50:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/the-new-price-of-shopper-loyalty.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/synovate-taiwan-appoints-new-research-director.html TAIWAN — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, recently announced the appointment of Ms. Ruth Yu as Research Director of Synovate Taiwan. Ms. Yu began her career at Union Advertising and FCB Taiwan (formerly known as Bozell Advertising) in 1985 and she brings to Synovate a wealth of experience, particularly in the fields of advertising and...Fri, 18 May 2007 07:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/synovate-taiwan-appoints-new-research-director.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/april-bloomed-in-store.html UNITED KINGDOM — For the second month in a row, retail footfall was up on last year according to the first of the key indicators to be released. The Retail Traffic Index™ from research group Synovate Retail Performance, released today, saw April shoppers numbers up by 2.6% on April 2006, which also had Easter in it last year, and up by 11.4% on...Wed, 9 May 2007 15:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/april-bloomed-in-store.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/synovate-motoresearch-survey-reveals-asian-views-of-alternatively-fuelled-green-machines.html HONG KONG — Over 80% of Asian car consumers are aware of some form of alternatively fuelled vehicle, with Toyota and Honda the brands most associated with alternative vehicle development according to the Synovate Motoresearch Alternative Fuels consumer study released today. In the first syndicated study of its kind, Synovate Motoresearch surveyed more than 3,000...Thu, 3 May 2007 09:45:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/05/synovate-motoresearch-survey-reveals-asian-views-of-alternatively-fuelled-green-machines.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/retailers-do-better-than-expected-in-q1-but-spring-has-come-and-gone.html UNITED KINGDOM — The latest deliberations from the prestigious KPMG / Synovate Retail Performance Retail Think Tank (RTT), the only non-partisan guide to the true state of UK retail by a group of leading industry figures (see below for full list), shows that the members underestimated the ability of retailers to maintain Margin and the desire of shoppers to ignore...Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:30:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/retailers-do-better-than-expected-in-q1-but-spring-has-come-and-gone.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/synovate-strikes-global-panel-partnership-with-gmi.html Chicago and Seattle — Global market research company Synovate has entered a worldwide partnership with GMI (Global Market Insite, Inc.), one of the world's leading panel and market research software providers. This partnership gives Synovate access to over six million panellists across the globe. Combined with its existing ViewsNet panels, this partnership now enables...Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:44:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/synovate-strikes-global-panel-partnership-with-gmi.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/media-surveys-to-uncover-habits-of-elite-digital-consumers.html HONG KONG / AMSTERDAM — Global market research company Synovate, today announced its two major regional media surveys would synchronise their offerings to cover affluent digital consumers. Global Head of Media, Steve Garton, and Head of EMS, Reinier Schaper, said that both the Synovate PAX and EMS media surveys will now probe into the digital media consumption and...Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/media-surveys-to-uncover-habits-of-elite-digital-consumers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/synovate-appoints-executive-vice-president-of-consumer-38-business-insights-in-the-us.html NEW YORK — Synovate, a top ten global market research company, announced the addition of Mark Berry as Executive Vice President of the Consumer and Business Insights unit in the US. He will oversee the company's third party research services as well as research for the consumer packaged goods, retail, restaurant, durable goods and media industries. In announcing...Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:09:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/synovate-appoints-executive-vice-president-of-consumer-38-business-insights-in-the-us.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/battle-of-the-brands-for-emerging-market-hearts.html CHICAGO — While almost 60 percent of consumers in emerging market countries would buy a local brand over an international brand if both products were of equal price, consumers in these 'Hotspots' countries have the same brand preferences for cars (Toyota), fast food (McDonalds) and hotels (Hilton) as developed market consumers, reveals global market research company...Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:50:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/battle-of-the-brands-for-emerging-market-hearts.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/it-s-springtime-for-retail.html UNITED KINGDOM — It's springtime for retail! Retail Traffic Index™ figures from the retail research group, Synovate Retail Performance, released today show that, for the first time in 12 months, retail footfall is up year-on-year. In March the RTI stood 1.5% higher than for the same month in 2006; it also showed a 1.1% rise on February this year. According to...Wed, 4 Apr 2007 14:40:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/it-s-springtime-for-retail.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/synovate-expands-into-new-zealand.html WELLINGTON — Leading global market research company, Synovate, has launched a full service market research and strategy offering in New Zealand with the opening of an office in Wellington. Synovate Australia and New Zealand CEO, Brent Stewart said that the establishment of a Wellington office was consistent with the company's plans to grow a major presence in New...Wed, 4 Apr 2007 13:45:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/synovate-expands-into-new-zealand.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/rob-myers-appointed-managing-director-of-synovate-canada.html TORONTO — Synovate, a top ten global market research company, announced the appointment of Rob Myers as Managing Director of Synovate in Canada. Myers previously served as the Global Head of Strategy and Corporate Development for Aegis Group plc, Synovate's parent company, where he worked closely with Synovate, Aegis Media and the Aegis Board of Directors on company...Tue, 3 Apr 2007 16:15:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/rob-myers-appointed-managing-director-of-synovate-canada.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/synovate-singapore-strengthens-market-position-with-new-senior-appointments.html SINGAPORE — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, recently announced new senior appointments to its Singapore management team. Managing Director of Synovate Singapore, Ms. Miranda Cheung said that the new appointments to the Singapore office represent part of the ongoing expansion strategy and the strengthening of its South East Asian market...Tue, 3 Apr 2007 09:33:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/synovate-singapore-strengthens-market-position-with-new-senior-appointments.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/man-made-or-heaven-sent-bbc-world-and-synovate-unveil-global-attitudes-to-climate-change.html LONDON — International market research firm Synovate, today announces the key findings of its first global opinion survey carried out in conjunction with the 24-hour international news and information channel BBC World. The survey which was carried out across 21 markets on six continents during February 2007 looks at global attitudes to climate change. BBC World will...Tue, 3 Apr 2007 07:17:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/man-made-or-heaven-sent-bbc-world-and-synovate-unveil-global-attitudes-to-climate-change.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/gold-awards-to-top-manufacturers.html JOHANNESBURG (April 2, 2007) — The Synovate Quality Awards have once again resulted in a close battle between South Africa's vehicle manufacturers to reach the top of the ranking in Synovate's annual survey of Sales and Service satisfaction in the local motor industry. In the largest survey of South African vehicle owners, Synovate Gold achievers are recognised in...Mon, 2 Apr 2007 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/04/gold-awards-to-top-manufacturers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/03/synovate-media-atlas-reveals-new-hong-kong-media-audiences.html HONG KONG — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today shed new light on the media consumption, lifestyles and attitudes of Hong Kong consumers with its first full-year Media Atlas survey results. Designed to capture a complete cross section of society, the new results cover over 6,000 Hong Kong respondents aged 15 to 64 and provide marketers,...Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:35:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/03/synovate-media-atlas-reveals-new-hong-kong-media-audiences.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/03/new-offices-and-senior-appointments-for-synovate-china.html HONG KONG — Leading global market research company Synovate today announced its continued expansion in China with the opening of three new offices in Shenzhen, Chengdu and Ningbao and the appointment of Bernard Woo as Associate Director Operations and Bill Zuo as Associate Director Online. Managing Director of Synovate China, Darryl Andrew said the Chengdu and...Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:30:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/03/new-offices-and-senior-appointments-for-synovate-china.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/03/new-survey-shows-up-to-3-5-million-canadian-homeowners-plan-to-renovate-or-remodel-during-2007.html TORONTO — Over one in four (27 percent) of all Canadian households say they plan to do some home renovation and/or remodeling work during 2007, led by about a third of households in Atlantic and the Prairies, according to a new survey by global market research firm Synovate. This means that up to 3.5 million Canadian households could be upgrading their homes this...Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:20:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/03/new-survey-shows-up-to-3-5-million-canadian-homeowners-plan-to-renovate-or-remodel-during-2007.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/03/teaching-children-financial-responsibility.html NICOSIA — The vast majority of American parents expect their children to do chores for their pocket money, while more than half of parents in Cyprus teach their kids about the stock market, reveals global market research company Synovate. These and other fascinating insights come from a survey of 1,596 parents of 5 to 17 year olds in the United States, Canada, China,...Thu, 8 Mar 2007 07:10:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/03/teaching-children-financial-responsibility.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/03/the-luck-s-gone-out-of-retailing.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail Traffic Index™ figures from the retail research group, Synovate Retail Performance, released today show that the number of shopping trips made in February fell by 1.3% year-on-year and by 9.3% on January. These figures, when compared with retailers' recently posted trading results, are beginning to show that the luck has gone out of...Mon, 5 Mar 2007 11:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/03/the-luck-s-gone-out-of-retailing.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/03/hyundai-launches-synovate-s-nada-24-survey-to-help-dealers-win-customer-loyalty.html Hyundai Motor America launched a new customer survey initiative today called Hyundai Voice of the Customer to help dealers improve customer loyalty and retention. Using a customized version of NADA-24, a customer survey program for automobile dealerships offered by global market research company Synovate, Hyundai will now be able to deliver nearly instant feedback on the...Mon, 5 Mar 2007 08:15:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/03/hyundai-launches-synovate-s-nada-24-survey-to-help-dealers-win-customer-loyalty.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/synovate-survey-shows-hongkongers-indifferent-to-handover-anniversary.html HONG KONG — The majority of Hong Kong residents are indifferent towards the ten year anniversary of the Hong Kong handover from British to Chinese sovereignty and fifty seven percent can't name a local hero from the last decade according to a recent survey by global market research company Synovate. Synovate surveyed 999 Hong Kong residents from all walks of life to...Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/synovate-survey-shows-hongkongers-indifferent-to-handover-anniversary.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/bbc-world-and-synovate-launch-global-survey-partnership.html LONDON — International market research firm Synovate, today announced details of its new global survey partnership with 24-hour international news and information channel BBC World. Synovate will carry out six opinion surveys across 21 markets in 2007, the topics of which are linked to the global news agenda and BBC World programming. Key findings and insights from...Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:55:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/bbc-world-and-synovate-launch-global-survey-partnership.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/synovate-healthcare-opens-for-business-in-germany.html LONDON — Synovate Healthcare, the healthcare arm of leading global research agency, Synovate, has announced the launch of a new office in Hamburg, Germany. Synovate Healthcare Germany will offer ad hoc services for domestic clients, international projects for German multinationals and local affiliate services for Synovate Healthcare's syndicated portfolio. The...Thu, 8 Feb 2007 17:35:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/synovate-healthcare-opens-for-business-in-germany.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/ignacio-galceran-promoted-to-ceo-for-synovate-in-latin-america.html MIAMI — Synovate, a top ten global market research company, announced the promotion of Ignacio Galceran to CEO of Latin America. Galceran previously served as Executive Vice President for Synovate in Latin America. He is responsible for managing Synovate's Latin American operations in Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Miami. "Synovate has...Thu, 8 Feb 2007 17:22:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/ignacio-galceran-promoted-to-ceo-for-synovate-in-latin-america.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/synovate-strengthens-asia-pacific-media-research-business.html HONG KONG — Leading global market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of Susanna Lam to Associate Director – Media Research. Reporting to the Synovate Director, Media Research – Asia Pacific, Craig Harvey, and based in Hong Kong, Susanna will work with clients across Asia to deliver media research solutions. Synovate Director,...Thu, 8 Feb 2007 15:44:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/synovate-strengthens-asia-pacific-media-research-business.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/leisure-time-clean-living-youth-shun-new-technology.html Today's youth: a technologically savvy, iPod generation obsessed with appearance and partying? Or a clean living, yet inactive group who substitute magazines for books, TV for surfing the net, and whose main priority in life is their friends? Leading market research agency Synovate has just revealed key findings from Planet Edge, an extensive pan-European research project...Wed, 7 Feb 2007 07:40:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/leisure-time-clean-living-youth-shun-new-technology.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/january-a-quick-burst-of-sale-fever-followed-by-retail-restraint.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail Traffic Index™ figures from the retail research group, Synovate Retail Performance, released today show that UK in-store footfall for January was down by 3.3% over the January 2006 level. A busy start to the Sales was followed by a rapid tail-off as consumers responded to the MPC's unexpected decision to raise interest rates. January also...Tue, 6 Feb 2007 16:43:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/january-a-quick-burst-of-sale-fever-followed-by-retail-restraint.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/bbc-world-and-cnn-worldwide-sign-up-for-synovate-pax-latin-america.html MIAMI — BBC World, CNN International and CNN en Español have signed up for the launch of PAX Latin America, Synovate's media consumption survey. Since 1996, PAX has been tracking media, prosperity and influence in 11 markets across Asia Pacific - Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, India, Australia and Japan. In 2004...Mon, 5 Feb 2007 07:51:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/bbc-world-and-cnn-worldwide-sign-up-for-synovate-pax-latin-america.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/canada-s-electronics-market-mp3-players-soar-while-digital-cameras-soften.html TORONTO — MP3 Players led the home electronics category in unit and dollar volume growth in Canada during 2006, according to a new report by global market research firm Synovate. Almost one-third more MP3 units were bought by consumers last year compared to 2005, and MP3s generated a hefty $350 million in sales through retail stores and direct. Average consumer...Fri, 2 Feb 2007 16:45:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/02/canada-s-electronics-market-mp3-players-soar-while-digital-cameras-soften.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/desperately-seeking-love-online.html Twenty nine percent of the French and 21 percent of Filipinos have used the internet to find love, but over one third of people who aren't online daters believe only "desperate people" use the internet to look for love, according to a recent global study by market research firm Synovate. In a bid to find out what makes online daters click, Synovate surveyed 4,386 people...Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/desperately-seeking-love-online.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/synovate-further-strengthens-its-position-in-the-netherlands-with-interview-nss.html LONDON — Synovate, the market research arm of Aegis Group plc, announced today that it has acquired Interview-NSS, The Netherlands' largest independent full-service market research company. Amsterdam-based Interview-NSS employs 110 members of staff and has particular expertise in contact and channel management, media and branding research. The company has a number...Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:10:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/synovate-further-strengthens-its-position-in-the-netherlands-with-interview-nss.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/a-year-of-rebalance-and-resilience.html UNITED KINGDOM — In my review of 2005, I ventured to suggest that 2006 would most likely be a benign year for retail, though much would depend on the strength of the economic squeeze and the consumer's reaction to it. 2006 turned out to be the start of a rebalance in the drivers of the economy. During the year, the consumer finally embarked on the road of transition,...Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:25:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/a-year-of-rebalance-and-resilience.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/retailers-congratulated-over-christmas-performance-but-problems-loom-in-2007.html UNITED KINGDOM — UK retailers deserve a pat on the back for working so hard to protect their margins over the Christmas trading period, claims the KPMG / Synovate Retail Performance Retail Think Tank (RTT). In their latest quarterly review of the health of UK retail, the Retail Think Tank felt that the final quarter of 2006 had been better than expected, mainly...Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/retailers-congratulated-over-christmas-performance-but-problems-loom-in-2007.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/december-s-retail-verdict-shopper-numbers-hit-synovate-retail-performance-s-forecast.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail Traffic Index™ figures from the retail research group, Synovate Retail Performance, released today show that UK in-store footfall for December was down by 2.3% over the 2005 level, marginally better than Synovate Retail Performance's prediction of a year on year fall of 2.4% on 2005. This is the first key indicator to be published that...Fri, 5 Jan 2007 12:30:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/december-s-retail-verdict-shopper-numbers-hit-synovate-retail-performance-s-forecast.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/synovate-survey-shows-hong-kong-s-housework-gender-gap.html HONG KONG — The majority of both women and men in Hong Kong agree that women do most of the work around the home, but both sexes have greatly differing perceptions on exactly who does what, and how much of it, according to a recent survey by global market research company Synovate. Exploring the housework gender divide, Synovate surveyed 997 respondents in Hong Kong...Wed, 3 Jan 2007 13:34:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/synovate-survey-shows-hong-kong-s-housework-gender-gap.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/sale-of-all-sales-creates-record-shopper-surge.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures from analysts Synovate Retail Performance, now part of global research company Synovate, show that 27th December was the busiest shopping day of the year so far and even registered a small rise of 0.1% against the same date last year, which itself was the busiest shopping day of 2006. Synovate Retail Performance's...Wed, 3 Jan 2007 12:30:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/sale-of-all-sales-creates-record-shopper-surge.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/promising-start-to-the-sales-says-synovate-retail-performance.html UNITED KINGDOM — Latest figures from retail analyst Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ show that the number of people out shopping on Boxing Day this year was 1.6% higher than on 26th December 2005. This marks only the second day this December when numbers have exceeded last year's; the last time being on Saturday the 9th December when shopper...Wed, 3 Jan 2007 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/promising-start-to-the-sales-says-synovate-retail-performance.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/christmas-rush-peaks-earlier-than-predicted-says-synovate-retail-performance.html UNITED KINGDOM — Final pre-Christmas shopping figures from retail analyst Synovate Retail Performance show that the final Saturday and Sunday (23rd and 24th) weren't as busy in the shops as many retailers had hoped. The number of people out shopping on Saturday 23rd was actually down week-on-week, by -0.2% and by -0.8% year-on-year. Christmas Eve was significantly...Wed, 3 Jan 2007 08:32:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2007/01/christmas-rush-peaks-earlier-than-predicted-says-synovate-retail-performance.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/christmas-rush-continues-but-still-behind-2005-says-synovate-retail-performance.html UNITED KINGDOM — Latest figures from retail analyst Synovate Retail Performance released today show that shopper numbers are continuing to rise in the week before the final Christmas-week rush - for the week of 10th December to 16th December inclusive, shopper numbers were up 6.4% on the previous week – but are still showing a drop of 5.3% on the equivalent week...Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:51:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/christmas-rush-continues-but-still-behind-2005-says-synovate-retail-performance.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/do-motorsports-rev-up-brands.html NICOSIA — More than one-third of motor racing fans would be influenced by a manufacturer's success on the racing circuit when buying a car or motorcycle, according to a recent global study by Synovate. Synovate surveyed 1,548 motorsport fans from the United States, Germany, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), China and Malaysia, asking which type of racing...Thu, 21 Dec 2006 14:14:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/do-motorsports-rev-up-brands.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/dr-franck-sarrazit-appointed-senior-vice-president-and-director-of-synovate-censydiam-in-north-america.html MIAMI — Synovate, a top ten global market research company, announced the addition of Dr. Franck Sarrazit as the new Senior Vice President and Director of Synovate Censydiam in North America. Synovate Censydiam, a global leader in understanding consumer motivation and satisfaction, is a full service specialist research division of Synovate. As head of Synovate...Mon, 18 Dec 2006 08:05:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/dr-franck-sarrazit-appointed-senior-vice-president-and-director-of-synovate-censydiam-in-north-america.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/christmas-rush-curve-continues-to-outpace-2005-says-synovate-retail-performance.html UNITED KINGDOM — Latest figures from retail analyst Synovate Retail Performance released today show that the 'rush curve', the week-on-week build-up to Christmas, continues to gather momentum and is actually far stronger than last year – more evidence that we do our Christmas shopping later and later each year. In 2005 shopper numbers over the first two weeks...Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:42:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/christmas-rush-curve-continues-to-outpace-2005-says-synovate-retail-performance.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/christmas-shopping-over-the-weekend-overtakes-last-year-says-synovate-retail-performance.html UNITED KINGDOM — Provisional data from Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) show that shopper numbers over the weekend were up on the equivalent weekend last year and up on last week too. Across the weekend as a whole, shopper numbers were up by 0.7% year-on-year and by 4.2% week-on-week. On Saturday 9th December shopper numbers were up...Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:06:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/christmas-shopping-over-the-weekend-overtakes-last-year-says-synovate-retail-performance.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/christmas-retail-rush-curve-now-faster-than-last-year-says-synovate-retail-performance.html UNITED KINGDOM — Well, the shoppers have kept the retailers waiting, but now at last the 'rush curve' is strengthening significantly faster than last year according to Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™). In the week commencing Sunday 26th November, store traffic was up 9.1% on the previous week (commencing 19th November), while last...Fri, 8 Dec 2006 09:38:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/christmas-retail-rush-curve-now-faster-than-last-year-says-synovate-retail-performance.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/christmas-no-retail-disaster-yet-says-synovate-retail-performance.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's latest shopping figures to be released today in the run-up to Christmas show that in November the Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) fell by 4.9% against November 2005, representing a somewhat paltry a rise of only 2.4% over October, but it's not all over yet, says Synovate Retail...Fri, 8 Dec 2006 09:38:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/christmas-no-retail-disaster-yet-says-synovate-retail-performance.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/tis-the-season-to-stress-about-spending.html CANADA — The number one cause of holiday stress for Canadians is financial, according to a new survey by global market research firm Synovate. Sixty-three percent of Canadians surveyed said they feel stressed by the holiday season, and 15% find it 'very stressful'. Over two-thirds of those who feel stressed say their anxiety is due specifically to finances. Given...Wed, 6 Dec 2006 09:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/tis-the-season-to-stress-about-spending.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/synovate-hosts-faces-places-spaces-exhibit-to-showcase-the-work-of-up-and-coming-local-artists.html CHICAGO — International market research company Synovate is lending its blank office walls free to seven up-and-coming local artists. 'Faces Places Spaces' showcases oils, sculpture and photography by Nick Ehrmann, Joseph Gagnepain, Mike Jovanovic, Miriam Kravis, Linda Kollacks, Ivan Lo and Mark Mazzola. The exhibition runs until June 6, 2007 at the Synovate offices...Wed, 6 Dec 2006 08:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/synovate-hosts-faces-places-spaces-exhibit-to-showcase-the-work-of-up-and-coming-local-artists.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/synovate-survey-shows-rich-insights-into-low-income-consumers.html HONG KONG — Low income consumers in the world's emerging markets want many of the same things out of life and the same quality in their products as middle class consumers and differ mainly in their purchasing behaviour, according to a recent global study by Synovate. Combining quantitative data with the deeper insights from a qualitative approach, Synovate surveyed...Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:01:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/12/synovate-survey-shows-rich-insights-into-low-income-consumers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/female-lung-cancer-is-on-the-rise-in-europe-reveals-synovate-healthcare-global-tandem-oncology-monitor.html LONDON — Data from the European arm of the Synovate Healthcare Global Tandem Oncology Monitor (GTOM) reveals a rise in female lung cancer across Europe's five largest drug-treated oncology markets: the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. In 2006 women now comprise almost 25% of lung cancer patients – this is up from 18% in 2001, representing a 7% growth in just...Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/female-lung-cancer-is-on-the-rise-in-europe-reveals-synovate-healthcare-global-tandem-oncology-monitor.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/synovate-reinvents-brand-research.html CAPE TOWN — Synovate has launched a revolutionary new market research system which allows brand owners to consistently predict the sales impact of their marketing investments. The Brand Value Creator was developed by Jan Hofmeyr, the world's leading expert on brand commitment and equity. It offers unique insight into the strength of brand relationships, an...Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:15:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/synovate-reinvents-brand-research.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/no-fat-sugar-or-calories-please-new-study-shows-americans-are-choosing-healthier-beverages.html According to a recent survey by global market research firm Synovate, American consumers are choosing healthier beverages now than they were a year ago. When asked which specific beverages they consume at least three times per week, consumers said their top choices were bottled water (53%), coffee (52%) and tap water (45%). Almost as popular is low-fat milk at...Tue, 28 Nov 2006 09:13:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/no-fat-sugar-or-calories-please-new-study-shows-americans-are-choosing-healthier-beverages.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/synovate-healthcare-extends-global-reach-of-hepatitis-b-and-hepatitis-c-global-therapy.html LONDON — Synovate Healthcare – the healthcare practice of global research agency, Synovate – has announced the significant expansion of its Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Global Therapy Monitors. The largest source of its kind gets bigger Already the largest source of Hepatitis B prescribing data in the industry, the Synovate Healthcare Hepatitis B...Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:17:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/synovate-healthcare-extends-global-reach-of-hepatitis-b-and-hepatitis-c-global-therapy.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/picture-this-digital-cameras-will-be-the-hottest-item-in-canada-this-christmas.html Home electronics and technology are hot among Canadian consumers, with up to 3.7 million households planning to buy a 'gadget' this holiday season, according to a recent survey by global market research firm Synovate. Within this category, digital cameras are the most sought after product this year. Close to 1.3 million households are in the market for a digital camera...Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:02:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/picture-this-digital-cameras-will-be-the-hottest-item-in-canada-this-christmas.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/hong-kong-brands-take-nine-out-of-top-ten-spots-in-brand-admiration-survey.html HONG KONG — Home-grown Hong Kong service brands are more admired here than their international counterparts according to a survey on 45 major service brands released today by brand management consultancy The Ingram Brand Company, in association with global market research company Synovate. The results come from the Hong Kong phase of the 2006 Brand Admiration Survey:...Tue, 14 Nov 2006 07:24:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/hong-kong-brands-take-nine-out-of-top-ten-spots-in-brand-admiration-survey.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/synovate-survey-illuminates-the-heroes-hopes-and-digital-lives-of-connected-young-asians.html HONG KONG — Jackie Chan is young Asians' favourite movie star, David Beckham their favourite sports star and family the most important factor for happiness according to a study released today by leading global market research company, Synovate. Synovate Research Director, Betty Wu, said the second annual Synovate Young Asians survey provided a comprehensive picture...Wed, 8 Nov 2006 14:20:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/synovate-survey-illuminates-the-heroes-hopes-and-digital-lives-of-connected-young-asians.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/placid-october-makes-way-for-carpe-diem-christmas.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance predicts a 'carpe diem' Christmas for retailers this year - when they must invite consumers to 'seize the day' with limited-time and other such creative offers and grab sales whenever and however they can. The reason is clear – the Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) for October shows that...Mon, 6 Nov 2006 09:09:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/11/placid-october-makes-way-for-carpe-diem-christmas.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/synovate-survey-shows-coffee-culture-now-firmly-established-in-hong-kong.html HONG KONG — Coffee culture is thriving in Hong Kong with close to one third of residents now purchasing ready-to-drink coffee outside of the home and cappuccino the leading coffee of choice according to leading global market research company, Synovate. In a study that sought to illuminate the culture of coffee around the globe, Synovate spoke to 501 respondents in...Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:10:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/synovate-survey-shows-coffee-culture-now-firmly-established-in-hong-kong.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/synovate-survey-shows-australia-s-elite-are-asia-pacific-s-most-logged-on-intoxicating-credit-driven-consumers.html SYDNEY — Wealthy Australians are the most internet-savvy, alcohol-loving, cultured and credit-indebted consumers in Asia Pacific according to information released today from the 2006 Synovate PAX media survey of affluent residents in Sydney and Melbourne. The Synovate PAX survey tracks media, prosperity and influence in eleven markets across the Asia Pacific region -...Fri, 20 Oct 2006 08:18:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/synovate-survey-shows-australia-s-elite-are-asia-pacific-s-most-logged-on-intoxicating-credit-driven-consumers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/asia-s-top-1-000-brands-for-2006-unveiled.html HONG KONG — Leading media, advertising and marketing publication Media magazine, together with global market research company Synovate, has released 2006 results from the annual Asia's Top 1,000 Brands survey. Tim Waldron, Managing Director of Haymarket Media Limited and Publisher of Media, said the magazine was proud to co-fund the survey as a service to its...Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:10:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/asia-s-top-1-000-brands-for-2006-unveiled.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/the-synovate-quality-awards-2006-winners-announced.html BRYANSTON — Synovate today announced the winners of The Synovate Quality Awards 2006 for Product Quality. The highly coveted 2006 Synovate Quality Awards have been hotly contested with the traditional stalwarts vying amongst themselves and against new entrants for top positions. "Continuous improvement is obvious and the challenge to stay at the top of the...Mon, 16 Oct 2006 16:40:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/the-synovate-quality-awards-2006-winners-announced.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/credit-stretched-consumers-curb-their-shopping.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) for September reports a decline in shopper numbers of 3.6% against September 2005 and month-on-month by 6.9%. Footfall for Q3 was down by 3.1% against the same quarter last year, slightly better than the year-on-year fall of 4.3% recorded for Q2. Nevertheless a...Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:30:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/credit-stretched-consumers-curb-their-shopping.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/christmas-trading-will-not-deliver-the-respite-that-uk-retail-craves.html UNITED KINGDOM — The Christmas 2006 trading period will be as good as – if not slightly better than – last Christmas but even this will not deliver UK retail the economic respite it is looking for, according to the latest deliberations of the KPMG / Synovate Retail Performance Retail Think Tank (RTT). In fact, the RTT believes that the overall prospects...Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:19:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/christmas-trading-will-not-deliver-the-respite-that-uk-retail-craves.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/synovate-survey-shows-india-s-elite-splurge-on-luxury-and-technology-but-fitness-is-catching-on.html INDIA — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today released information from the 2006 Synovate PAX media survey that showed India's affluent spend on goods and products that make a personal statement – so, it's essentially designer clothes, jewellery and digital products like digital cameras / DVD players for them; and adopting various fitness...Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:16:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/synovate-survey-shows-india-s-elite-splurge-on-luxury-and-technology-but-fitness-is-catching-on.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/new-study-shows-that-one-third-of-americans-would-try-meal-preparation-kitchens.html CHICAGO — Home cooked meals not actually cooked in the home may be what's for dinner, according to a new survey by global market research firm Synovate. Twenty-nine percent of Americans recently surveyed said that they would be interested in visiting and trying out a "meal preparation store". Meal preparation stores, also called meal prep studios, are locations that...Mon, 9 Oct 2006 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/new-study-shows-that-one-third-of-americans-would-try-meal-preparation-kitchens.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/synovate-survey-shows-hong-kong-affluent-tuning-in-and-toning-up.html HONG KONG — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today released information from the 2006 Synovate PAX media survey that showed rises in product and service ownership, improvements in lifestyle and large increases in exercise participation across Hong Kong's affluent residents. The Synovate PAX survey tracks media, prosperity and influence in...Thu, 5 Oct 2006 12:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/synovate-survey-shows-hong-kong-affluent-tuning-in-and-toning-up.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/uday-kagal-dons-mantle-as-synovate-mumbai-branch-head.html INDIA — Leading global market intelligence firm, Synovate has appointed Uday Kagal as its head of Mumbai branch operations. Mr Kagal has clocked 19 years in market research in different capacities – both on the agency and client side in equal measure. So, apart from stints with erstwhile MARG (now, ACNielsen ORG MARG) and TNS Dubai as research director and...Thu, 5 Oct 2006 00:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/uday-kagal-dons-mantle-as-synovate-mumbai-branch-head.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/synovate-pax-survey-shows-a-decade-of-growth-in-asia.html SINGAPORE — Leading global research company Synovate, today launched the 2006 Synovate PAX media survey results - at the same time revealing ten year trends in Asian media consumption, prosperity and influence. Global Head of Media for Synovate Steve Garton, said Synovate PAX was celebrating its tenth year as a benchmark survey on the media consumption, wealth,...Tue, 3 Oct 2006 14:40:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/synovate-pax-survey-shows-a-decade-of-growth-in-asia.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/synovate-survey-shows-singapore-affluent-on-the-rise.html SINGAPORE — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today released information from the 2006 Synovate PAX media survey that showed rises in product and service ownership and improvements in lifestyle across Singapore's affluent residents. The Synovate PAX survey tracks media, prosperity and influence in eleven markets across the Asia Pacific region -...Tue, 3 Oct 2006 14:13:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/synovate-survey-shows-singapore-affluent-on-the-rise.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/survey-shows-the-emergence-of-the-digital-generation-in-asia.html SINGAPORE — Leading global research company Synovate, today released the 2006 results for Synovate PAX, a survey that covers media consumption, product and service ownership, purchase intention, lifestyle and attitudes of affluent Asians. Steve Garton, Global Head of Media for Synovate, said that today's results were especially noteworthy because they represented the...Tue, 3 Oct 2006 13:45:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/10/survey-shows-the-emergence-of-the-digital-generation-in-asia.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/the-tourist-trade-off-synovate-survey-reveals-the-costs-and-benefits-of-inbound-tourism.html HONG KONG — Japanese are considered the most courteous tourists and mainland Chinese the most impolite, but Hong Kong residents believe their fellow citizens should simply be friendlier towards all visitors according to a survey by global market research company Synovate. As travel to Asian destinations continues to grow, Synovate surveyed 883 respondents in Hong...Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:55:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/the-tourist-trade-off-synovate-survey-reveals-the-costs-and-benefits-of-inbound-tourism.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/synovate-reveals-significant-hidden-audiences-with-media-atlas.html KUALA LUMPUR — Synovate, a global market intelligence company, today revealed the first full year results of the Media Atlas survey, shedding new light on media consumption, lifestyles and attitudes in Malaysia. Synovate Managing Director for Malaysia Steve Murphy, said Media Atlas was launched in response to the media and advertising industries' need for a more...Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/synovate-reveals-significant-hidden-audiences-with-media-atlas.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/will-new-air-travel-restrictions-keep-travellers-closer-to-home.html CHICAGO — The new restrictions at the airport will deter some consumers from air travel but it's the ongoing threat of terrorism that will have a greater effect on their travel habits, according to a new survey by Synovate. Synovate surveyed 1,481 people in the United States, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, Singapore and Australia who have...Fri, 22 Sep 2006 07:33:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/will-new-air-travel-restrictions-keep-travellers-closer-to-home.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/moving-the-needle-on-customer-loyalty-isn-t-just-about-measurement.html SYDNEY — Speaking at a Synovate seminar today, Dr Larry Crosby, a recognised world leader in the field of customer loyalty, said many organisations were not getting the most from customer satisfaction studies. Dr Crosby said that customer satisfaction studies are one of the most common market research activities undertaken across business and government...Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/moving-the-needle-on-customer-loyalty-isn-t-just-about-measurement.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/here-comes-generation-serious.html According to a recent study conducted in the U.S. and Canada by global market research firm Synovate, two-thirds of young people may actually be feeling "play deprived", meaning that they may not be regularly engaging in a hobby or activity for personal enjoyment and self-development, which could have a detrimental effect on them as they grow into adulthood. The study,...Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:35:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/here-comes-generation-serious.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/makro-philippines-appoints-synovate-aztec-in-new-data-alliance.html MANILA — Makro Philippines has appointed Synovate Aztec as the data agent for the release of Makro named chain scan data in the Philippines. Commencing in October, Synovate Aztec will administer the subscription and release of Makro named chain data to suppliers. Suppliers will be able to subscribe to detailed information relating to their sales in their categories...Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:15:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/makro-philippines-appoints-synovate-aztec-in-new-data-alliance.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/results-of-media-atlas-survey-8211-media-consumption-and-lifestyle-of-greater-manila-consumers.html MANILA — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today released data from the first ever Media Atlas survey in the Philippines, providing advertisers and media agencies with rich insights into the ABCD socio economic classes of Greater Manila. Synovate Managing Director Philippines, Carole Sarthou, said the results show dramatically increased reach...Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:57:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/results-of-media-atlas-survey-8211-media-consumption-and-lifestyle-of-greater-manila-consumers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/new-research-shows-upscale-consumer-habits-and-media-reach-across-greater-manila.html MANILA — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today launched the Philippines' first industry-backed media survey that provides comprehensive information on the spending patterns and media habits of consumers in Greater Manila. The first phase of results from the new survey, called Media Atlas, delivers a sharp focus on urban consumers aged 15 to 64...Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:14:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/new-research-shows-upscale-consumer-habits-and-media-reach-across-greater-manila.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/hispanics-outpace-general-market-in-entertainment-and-next-generation-technological-gadgets.html MIAMI — A recent study by global market research company Synovate reveals that, even though Hispanics usually trail both the general market and African-Americans in the acquisition of many electronic and computer products and services, Hispanics have a greater penetration of the more technologically advanced gadgets such as flat screen TVs, TiVo, satellite TV and radio,...Wed, 13 Sep 2006 08:30:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/hispanics-outpace-general-market-in-entertainment-and-next-generation-technological-gadgets.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/interest-rate-rise-hits-retail-hard.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) for August, released today, shows that the Bank of England's interest rate rise from 4.5% to 4.75% on August 3rd has hit retail shopping trips hard. August is normally a buoyant month due to good weather and school holidays, however not this year. Synovate...Mon, 4 Sep 2006 09:20:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/09/interest-rate-rise-hits-retail-hard.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/research-shows-plasma-trumps-lcd-in-consumer-preference.html LONDON — Consumers have a clear preference for plasma display screens (PDP) over liquid crystal displays (LCD), findings from a recent survey show. The study, conducted by global market research company, Synovate, is the first ever European research into consumer preferences in medium to large-screen television sets. The margin was almost two to one in favour of...Thu, 31 Aug 2006 07:15:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/research-shows-plasma-trumps-lcd-in-consumer-preference.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/i-can-t-live-without-my-mobile-phone-8211-and-a-digital-manners-manual.html HONG KONG — Sixty percent of Asian consumers are unable to live without their mobile phone and two thirds of Asians believe digital devices should come with user etiquette manuals, according to a Synovate survey. Exploring Asian consumer attitudes towards wireless manners, Synovate surveyed 3,363 respondents in the markets of China, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia and...Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:21:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/i-can-t-live-without-my-mobile-phone-8211-and-a-digital-manners-manual.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/study-shows-strong-consumer-consideration-for-flex-fuel-vehicles-including-e85-plug-in-hybrids-peak-interest.html DETROIT — A new study by global market research company Synovate shows that 37% of US consumers would consider purchasing a Flex Fuel vehicle that runs on gasoline or E85 (85% Ethanol) the next time they are in the market to buy a car. However, more than a third of these same consumers lose interest in E85 Flex Fuel vehicles when they learn that there is a reduction in...Wed, 16 Aug 2006 08:30:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/study-shows-strong-consumer-consideration-for-flex-fuel-vehicles-including-e85-plug-in-hybrids-peak-interest.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/consumer-supertanker-finds-new-cruising-speed.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) for July, released today, shows signs of improvement over recent months. The number of shoppers in July was down by 2.5% on the same month last year, but up a healthy 11.5% on numbers in June this year. After April's figures, in which Easter fell this year but...Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:15:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/consumer-supertanker-finds-new-cruising-speed.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/synovate-initiates-from-now-to-wow.html CHICAGO — Synovate today launched a major initiative to promote growth and better align the company with the needs of global clients. Called 'From Now to Wow', the programme will apply across all business units, support services and operations. Synovate Global CEO, Adrian Chedore, said that while Synovate was meeting performance expectations, the company's rapid...Wed, 9 Aug 2006 08:35:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/synovate-initiates-from-now-to-wow.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/meet-the-stressettes-young-women-feeling-the-pressure-to-be-and-have-it-all.html CHICAGO — Every generation of young women faces some identity struggles, but a recent study suggests that today's women are feeling more pressure than ever before to succeed both personally and professionally. According to a recent study conducted in the U.S. and Canada by global market research firm Synovate, a growing number of young women today are in a constant...Wed, 9 Aug 2006 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/meet-the-stressettes-young-women-feeling-the-pressure-to-be-and-have-it-all.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/industry-endorsement-for-synovate-media-atlas-bangkok-underlines-its-value-to-advertisers.html BANGKOK — In a move that cements its place in the media landscape, Synovate's Media Atlas survey has now received endorsement from Thailand's media specialists. This means the survey will now become widely used for planning media campaigns targeting the middle classes and above in Greater Bangkok. The Synovate Media Atlas survey now has a full year of information...Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:52:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/industry-endorsement-for-synovate-media-atlas-bangkok-underlines-its-value-to-advertisers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/robert-skolnick-appointed-ceo-for-synovate-in-north-america.html NEW YORK — Synovate, a top ten global market research company, has announced that Robert Skolnick has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for Synovate in North America. Skolnick, who is based in New York, formerly served as Executive Vice President for Synovate in the Americas and for Synovate Healthcare. As Executive Vice President, Skolnick was instrumental...Fri, 4 Aug 2006 10:45:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/robert-skolnick-appointed-ceo-for-synovate-in-north-america.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/synovate-retail-performance-wins-gla-tender.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance has been appointed as sole official supplier of footfall data to the Greater London Authority (GLA) and Transport for London (TfL). The GLA has entrusted Synovate Retail Performance with this critical task, in order to have a truly accurate measure of the impact of the existing Congestion Zone and the...Wed, 2 Aug 2006 10:19:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/synovate-retail-performance-wins-gla-tender.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/gm-foods-8211-delight-or-fright.html NICOSIA — Anything that makes food taste better is fine, according to 62 percent of South Africans who are familiar with genetically modified foods, global market research company Synovate has revealed. That statement is sure to be anathema to the 89 percent of corresponding Greeks who believe such products may be harmful. Genetically modified foods have been the...Wed, 2 Aug 2006 08:05:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/08/gm-foods-8211-delight-or-fright.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/staying-wired-on-vacation-travelers-use-of-technology-on-the-road.html WASHINGTON, DC — While the point of a vacation may be to "get away from it all," travelers bring a surprising amount of technology with them in order to stay connected during their leisure trips, according to the latest Voice of the Traveler survey by the Travel Industry Association and Synovate. The survey was conducted in May among a representative sample of 1,500...Fri, 28 Jul 2006 18:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/staying-wired-on-vacation-travelers-use-of-technology-on-the-road.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/synovate-promotes-chang-to-managing-director-of-taiwan-office.html HONG KONG — Synovate, a top ten global research company, today announced the appointment of Jenny Chang to the position of Managing Director of Synovate in Taiwan. Tim Balbirnie, Chief Executive Officer of Synovate in Asia Pacific said that since Ms Chang joined Synovate, she has been heavily involved in the development of the business on a widening range of...Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:55:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/synovate-promotes-chang-to-managing-director-of-taiwan-office.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/synovate-establishes-loyalty-practice-in-australia.html SYDNEY — Synovate, a leading global market research company, today announced the appointment of Mark Poolman to the position of Executive Director and head of the customer loyalty practice for Synovate in Australia. Reporting jointly to Brent Stewart, CEO of Synovate in Australia and Frances Li, Asia Pacific Director of the Synovate Loyalty practice, Mr Poolman will...Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:48:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/synovate-establishes-loyalty-practice-in-australia.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/synovate-announces-expansion-of-its-global-media-research-services.html CHICAGO — Leading global research firm, Synovate, today announced an expansion of its media research services. The new global group will be based in London and led by Steve Garton, currently Director, Media Research for Synovate in Asia Pacific. Global CEO for Synovate, Adrian Chedore, said that the move recognised media owners and media specialists need...Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:45:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/synovate-announces-expansion-of-its-global-media-research-services.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/media-atlas-initiative-announced-for-the-philippines.html MANILA — Synovate, a leading global market research company, today announced a new industry-backed media survey has commenced in the Philippines. The survey, known as Synovate Media Atlas, will initially cover Greater Manila, spanning the ABCD socio classes of most interest to marketers, media specialists and media owners. All major media specialists and a range of...Thu, 6 Jul 2006 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/media-atlas-initiative-announced-for-the-philippines.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/retailers-endure-world-cup-blues-in-june.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) for June, released today, showed shopper numbers were up by 2.1% on May, but down somewhat more problematically by 7.2% against June 2005. Retail footfall levels slumped noticeably in the two weeks in which the England games fell on a Saturday afternoon -...Wed, 5 Jul 2006 15:32:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/retailers-endure-world-cup-blues-in-june.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/kpmg-and-synovate-retail-performance-jointly-launch-the-retail-think-tank.html UNITED KINGDOM — Today professional services firm KPMG and retail research group Synovate Retail Performance jointly announce the formation of the KPMG/Synovate Retail Performance Retail Think Tank (RTT), the first of its kind in the UK, with members comprising the pre-eminent retail experts from all quarters associated with the retail sector. The Retail Think Tank...Wed, 5 Jul 2006 12:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/kpmg-and-synovate-retail-performance-jointly-launch-the-retail-think-tank.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/living-with-8211-or-without-8211-technology.html Almost half of us think new technology looks cool even if we don't understand it, according to a recent Synovate survey. The global market research company also learned that while a mobile phone is the gadget most people could not live without, almost one-quarter of respondents claim they could live without any of their high-tech toys. Synovate surveyed 5,500...Mon, 3 Jul 2006 11:58:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/living-with-8211-or-without-8211-technology.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/uk-retailers-suffer-at-the-hands-of-portugal.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) figures for what proved to be England's final game of this World Cup show that Saturday was not only a disappointment on the field in Germany, but also in British shops. Figures released by Synovate Retail Performance today show that the Retail Traffic Index...Mon, 3 Jul 2006 09:20:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/07/uk-retailers-suffer-at-the-hands-of-portugal.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/06/synovate-pax-shows-media-reach-into-middle-east-elites.html DUBAI — Global market research company Synovate has released data from the Synovate PAX survey for early 2006 showing the consumption of media by affluent consumers across eight key markets in the Middle East. Synovate Media Director Steve Garton said this syndicated survey links media usage with the purchasing habits, business decision making, lifestyles and...Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:34:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/06/synovate-pax-shows-media-reach-into-middle-east-elites.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/06/synovate-continues-rapid-expansion-in-china-with-new-hangzhou-office.html HONG KONG — Leading global research company Synovate today announced plans for a new Hangzhou operation, the company's sixth office for its China business. Synovate has teamed with one of the company's former key suppliers, Chun Qiu. The Chun Qiu staff will now work for Synovate and the business will become a branch of Synovate China. Darryl Andrew, Managing...Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:50:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/06/synovate-continues-rapid-expansion-in-china-with-new-hangzhou-office.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/06/shopper-numbers-suggest-more-believe-england-can-win.htmlRetail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) figures for the first England game of this World Cup show that a greater proportion of people stayed away from the shops than for the last World Cup in 2002, suggesting perhaps that more people believe England can win this time. Synovate Retail Performance had forecast a UK wide week-on-week drop in retail traffic of 8.9% based on its...Mon, 12 Jun 2006 12:41:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/06/shopper-numbers-suggest-more-believe-england-can-win.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/06/synovate-releases-first-local-media-survey-results-for-hong-kong.html HONG KONG — Synovate today released the first Synovate Media Atlas results for Hong Kong, showing large local media consumption across all media in the city. Synovate Media Atlas is a new service aimed at revealing complete media audiences in an expanding number of countries across Asia. Steve Garton, Synovate's Media Director for Asia Pacific said that as Asia...Fri, 9 Jun 2006 14:45:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/06/synovate-releases-first-local-media-survey-results-for-hong-kong.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/06/global-healthcare-survey-reveals-rise-of-patient-power.html LONDON — Leading global research firm, Synovate, today revealed the results of a global survey into attitudes and behaviour around healthcare. Among key findings, Germans are most likely to visit their doctor, Canadians are least likely to follow their doctors' orders without question, and pharmaceuticals beat 'alternative medicines' in the global popularity...Tue, 6 Jun 2006 12:50:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/06/global-healthcare-survey-reveals-rise-of-patient-power.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/06/shopper-numbers-back-in-the-red-but-decline-may-be-slowing.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) for May, released today, showed shopper number falls of 3.0% year-on-year and 2.7% against April. This makes it 10 months out of the last 12 in which a year-on-year decline has been recorded. Neither of the two May Bank Holiday weekends recorded year-on-year...Tue, 6 Jun 2006 09:30:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/06/shopper-numbers-back-in-the-red-but-decline-may-be-slowing.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/06/shooting-for-world-cup-glory.html NICOSIA — Brazil are the overwhelming favourite to win the 2006 World Cup, a recent Synovate survey has found. And it's no surprise that Brazilian star Ronaldinho is tipped to be named the tournament's best player. But Synovate also learned that a significant number of women tune in to the games so they can enjoy watching the men in shorts! Synovate surveyed 7,835...Tue, 6 Jun 2006 08:17:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/06/shooting-for-world-cup-glory.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/are-we-ready-for-alternative-engine-technologies.html NICOSIA — Despite record oil prices in most countries and concerns about global pollution levels, awareness and adoption of alternative fuel engine technologies are fairly low, according to a recent Synovate survey. Even direct injection diesel engines are an unknown for many consumers outside Western Europe, with one-third of those surveyed never having heard of such...Fri, 26 May 2006 15:40:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/are-we-ready-for-alternative-engine-technologies.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/synovate-pax-highlights-spending-power-of-regional-elite.html DUBAI — Global market research company Synovate today announced early 2006 results for Synovate PAX, a survey that brings together up-to-date information on the consumption of media across eight key markets in the Middle East, as well as product purchase and the future purchase intentions of affluent consumers. The Synovate PAX results represent 1,635,000 high-end...Tue, 23 May 2006 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/synovate-pax-highlights-spending-power-of-regional-elite.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/new-study-shows-u-s-bartenders-spirited-about-sales-potential-for-2006-expect-high-growth-in-domestic-beers.html If bartenders and bar managers' "spirits" about their business is correct, 2006 may prove to be a stellar year for all sectors of the alcoholic beverage industry, according to a recent study conducted by Synovate among 250 bartenders and bar managers. "Head"ing the lift in sales according to national bartenders, is the increased interest in domestically-brewed beers, which...Tue, 16 May 2006 15:15:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/new-study-shows-u-s-bartenders-spirited-about-sales-potential-for-2006-expect-high-growth-in-domestic-beers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/hurricane-affected-areas-in-u-s-still-struggling-to-bring-in-travellers.html A recent survey by global market research firm Synovate and travel research consulting group DataPath Systems shows that continued misperceptions of devastation in the hurricane hit states in the U.S. are still erroneously high, greatly impacting travel and tourism dollars in those areas. Though only 7% of U.S. travellers indicated that the 2005 hurricane season has...Wed, 10 May 2006 10:10:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/hurricane-affected-areas-in-u-s-still-struggling-to-bring-in-travellers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/survey-finds-that-digital-music-matters.html HONG KONG — The Synovate Music Matters survey, released today at the inaugural Music Matters Asia Pacific Music Forum in Hong Kong, found that North Asian consumers are embracing a digital music future. The survey asked 1,250 respondents in China, Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan about their music habits, activities and attitudes. Speaking at the event, Synovate Hong...Wed, 10 May 2006 10:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/survey-finds-that-digital-music-matters.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/musical-youth-survey-finds-music-is-powered-by-technology-and-passion-for-the-under-25s.html HONG KONG — The Synovate Music Matters survey, released today at the inaugural Music Matters Asia Pacific Music Forum in Hong Kong, found that digital technology powers the music habits of North Asia's youth. Speaking at the event, Synovate's Director for Trend Research, Ian Stewart, said that marketers pay special attention to the habits and attitudes of young...Wed, 10 May 2006 09:20:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/musical-youth-survey-finds-music-is-powered-by-technology-and-passion-for-the-under-25s.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/survey-looks-at-how-music-fits-into-people-s-lives.html HONG KONG — The Synovate Music Matters survey, released today at the inaugural Music Matters Asia Pacific Music Forum in Hong Kong, found that music is a big part of people's lives whether they are relaxing at home or on the move - North Asians listen to a wide range of music over increasingly diverse devices and many are influenced by brand and artist...Wed, 10 May 2006 09:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/survey-looks-at-how-music-fits-into-people-s-lives.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/april-shopper-numbers-uplift-just-a-distortion.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) for April rose by 1.4% year-on-year and by 10.1% on March, marginally better than forecast, but the uplift is likely to have been a simple reflection of the shift of Easter from March last year to April, this. Dr Tim Denison, Director of Knowledge Management...Mon, 8 May 2006 09:42:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/april-shopper-numbers-uplift-just-a-distortion.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/is-employee-loyalty-a-thing-of-the-past.html NICOSIA — Forty percent of employees think it's no longer possible to be as loyal to a company as in the past, with the French – at 56 percent – expressing the highest such sentiment, a recent Synovate survey has found. Synovate also discovered that one in four Russians and Ukrainians have changed jobs in the past year, almost twice as many as in the...Tue, 2 May 2006 14:15:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/is-employee-loyalty-a-thing-of-the-past.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/march-slump-in-shoppers.html UNITED KINGDOM — Retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) for March 2006 shows that the number of shoppers entering stores across the UK was down by a significant 9.5% year-on-year and even fell 1.7% against February, itself a very poor month. Dr Tim Denison, Director of Knowledge Management at Synovate Retail...Tue, 2 May 2006 09:19:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/05/march-slump-in-shoppers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/04/mail-monitor-reports-record-six-billion-credit-card-offers-mailed-in-u-s-during-2005.html Over six billion credit card offers were mailed to U.S. consumers in 2005, according to Mail Monitor, the direct mail offer tracking service from global market research firm Synovate. "Over the past few years we keep saying 'this is record mail volume' but it continues to grow at a high rate," said Brent Stratford, Vice President of Competitive Tracking Services in the...Thu, 27 Apr 2006 08:28:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/04/mail-monitor-reports-record-six-billion-credit-card-offers-mailed-in-u-s-during-2005.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/04/quietest-easter-fortnight-this-decade.html UNITED KINGDOM — Figures from retail research group Synovate Retail performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) released today show that the Easter holiday fortnight (9th - 22nd April) was the quietest this decade. Shopper numbers over the fortnight across the UK were down by 7.3% on Easter fortnight last year despite Easter being three weeks later this...Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:47:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/04/quietest-easter-fortnight-this-decade.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/04/canadians-enthusiastic-about-wal-mart.html A recent study conducted by global market research firm Synovate revealed that Canadians are pro Wal-Mart. The results were unexpected as the world's largest retailer continues to struggle with its public image around the world. "We found the results surprising – much more positive than we anticipated," said Robin Brown, Senior Vice President of Synovate's Toronto...Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:25:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/04/canadians-enthusiastic-about-wal-mart.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/04/a-late-easter-fails-to-lift-retail-downturn.html UNITED KINGDOM — Latest figures from Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) show that fewer people went shopping over this year's Easter weekend than last year; despite it falling three weeks later and generally having far better weather. On Good Friday shopper numbers were down by 5.5% year-on-year, followed on Saturday by a drop of 4.2%...Thu, 20 Apr 2006 11:24:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/04/a-late-easter-fails-to-lift-retail-downturn.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/04/older-men-find-older-women-just-as-attractive-as-their-younger-counterparts-survey-shows.html HONG KONG — MTV booty-shaking minx or Catherine Deneuve? In a recent Synovate survey of seniors aged 55 or older, there is no contest - nearly 40 per cent of men in 12 key markets said older women were just as attractive as their younger counterparts. And in a day and age when Hollywood roles for older actresses are in rapid decline and Botox use starts in the teenage...Thu, 6 Apr 2006 16:20:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/04/older-men-find-older-women-just-as-attractive-as-their-younger-counterparts-survey-shows.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/04/synovate-expands-technology-38-telecom-group-with-four-new-additions.html Global market research company Synovate has announced the addition of four new executives in its Technology & Telecom group in the U.S. Steve Levine as Senior Vice President & Sector Head, and Beth Ritchey, Karen Stuth and Holly Edmunds as Vice Presidents. Steve Levine previously served as Senior Vice President at TNS, where he worked for 27 years, and has more...Wed, 5 Apr 2006 07:36:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/04/synovate-expands-technology-38-telecom-group-with-four-new-additions.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/04/top-manufacturers-in-tight-tussle-for-awards-result-of-the-synovate-quality-awards-2006.html JOHANNESBURG — Nissan has worked its way to the top of the Synovate Quality Awards in a closely-contested and high-scoring annual survey of sales and service satisfaction in South Africa's motor industry. The brand heads the list of Synovate Gold achievers in three of the four survey categories-Customer Satisfaction when servicing a Passenger Vehicle, Customer...Mon, 3 Apr 2006 10:24:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/04/top-manufacturers-in-tight-tussle-for-awards-result-of-the-synovate-quality-awards-2006.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/many-americans-already-making-plans-for-summer-travel.html WASHINGTON, DC — According to January's TIA/Synovate Voice of the Traveler Survey, a substantial majority (81%) of Americans who are planning to travel this summer have already started thinking about plans for their longest summer trip. Not only is this earlier than many travelers typically think about their summer plans, but many have already committed to their plans...Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:15:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/many-americans-already-making-plans-for-summer-travel.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/synovate-adds-mexico-to-its-global-research-network-appoints-evelyn-jabiles-as-managing-director-mexico.html Global market research company Synovate today announced the launch of its new office in Mexico City. To lead this initiative, the company has appointed Evelyn Jabiles as Managing Director of Synovate in Mexico. Jabiles will report to Ignacio Galceran, Managing Director of Synovate in Latin America. Jabiles most recently served as Market Intelligence Consultant for...Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:05:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/synovate-adds-mexico-to-its-global-research-network-appoints-evelyn-jabiles-as-managing-director-mexico.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/synovate-boosts-business-consulting-team-in-greater-china.html HONG KONG — Synovate, a top ten global research company, today announced the appointment of Florence Chiang to the new position of Business Group Director and Head of Synovate Business Consulting in Taiwan. Synovate Business Consulting is the company's specialist business intelligence division. The Taiwan office opened in early March 2006, expanding the Business...Tue, 21 Mar 2006 14:19:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/synovate-boosts-business-consulting-team-in-greater-china.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/synovate-americas-chief-executive-officer-robert-philpott-appointed-global-chief-operating-officer.html Global market research firm Synovate announced today that Robert Philpott, CEO for Synovate Americas, has added the post of Global Chief Operating Officer to his current responsibilities. In his expanded role as COO for Synovate worldwide, Philpott will now also oversee all of the company's business unit profitability, business systems and processes, as well as quality...Fri, 17 Mar 2006 08:15:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/synovate-americas-chief-executive-officer-robert-philpott-appointed-global-chief-operating-officer.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/hofmeyr-joins-synovate-as-global-head-of-insights-for-new-brand-practice.html HONG KONG — LEADING brand commitment expert Jan H. Hofmeyr has been appointed Global Head of Insights for Synovate Brand & Communications, the company's newest practice, effective April 1st. In his new role, Hofmeyr will be responsible for research and development of new products/solutions; improvements to current Synovate solutions, sales and...Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:15:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/hofmeyr-joins-synovate-as-global-head-of-insights-for-new-brand-practice.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/synovate-appoints-global-hr-director.html Global market research company, Synovate, announced the appointment of Gavin Pommernelle as Global HR Director. Pommernelle will be responsible for all elements of Synovate's Human Resources strategy, including talent management, compensation and benefits, learning and development, and employee communications. Pommernelle joins Synovate from Pentland Group plc,...Mon, 13 Mar 2006 08:15:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/synovate-appoints-global-hr-director.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/bird-flu-is-anyone-ducking-the-issue.html NICOSIA — Almost half of Indonesians, Turks and Greeks have stopped eating chicken as a result of the threat of bird flu, a recent Synovate survey has discovered. Americans and Canadians, on the other hand, have not lost their taste for poultry, which is also true of close to half of respondents in Hong Kong and Thailand. Synovate conducted the survey among...Fri, 10 Mar 2006 08:15:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/bird-flu-is-anyone-ducking-the-issue.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/synovate-signs-deal-with-kdpaine-38-partners-to-deliver-affordable-pr-measurement-throughout-asia.html HONG KONG — Synovate today announced that it had signed a licensing agreement to market US-based KDPaine & Partners' public relations (PR) measurement software, known as DIY Dashboard, throughout Asia. Synovate's Marketing Manager for Asia Pacific Henrietta Sung said the software would be used to boost the power of Synovate's InterPRet media measurement...Wed, 8 Mar 2006 15:15:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/synovate-signs-deal-with-kdpaine-38-partners-to-deliver-affordable-pr-measurement-throughout-asia.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/record-shopping-week-helps-deliver-a-better-than-expected-december-sales-season-starts-with-a-bang-but-the-surge-doesn-t-last-long.html UNITED KINGDOM — Figures from Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) released today confirm that December 2005 was a busier shopping month than many retailers could have hoped for. Shopper numbers were down just 0.1% on December 2004 and were up by 31.2% against November 2005. For the final two weeks of the year (w/c 18/12/05 and w/c...Mon, 6 Mar 2006 13:43:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/record-shopping-week-helps-deliver-a-better-than-expected-december-sales-season-starts-with-a-bang-but-the-surge-doesn-t-last-long.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/flip-in-spending-causes-quietest-february-for-retailers.html UNITED KINGDOM — Despite some recent optimism from the Bank of England, figures from retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) released today show that the Bank's view is not being reflected in the actions of shoppers. Synovate Retail Performance's RTI for February shows that the number of shoppers entering stores...Mon, 6 Mar 2006 09:32:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/03/flip-in-spending-causes-quietest-february-for-retailers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/symmetrics-rebrands-to-synovate-loyalty-launches-global-practice.html CHICAGO — Synovate, the global market research firm belonging to Aegis Group plc, has announced that its Loyalty practice, Symmetrics, has been rebranded to Synovate Loyalty. The rebranding represents the launch of this new specialty practice, whose proven frameworks, solutions and consulting are now available across the globe. Synovate's Loyalty practice was...Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:46:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/symmetrics-rebrands-to-synovate-loyalty-launches-global-practice.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/olympic-team-exceeds-canadian-expectations.html MONTREAL — The Canadian Olympic team has already exceeded the expectations of most Canadians, according to a recent study conducted by global market research firm Synovate. According to Synovate research, 54% of Canadians believed that the Canadian Olympic team's medal count would be considerably lower than the official hype of bringing home 25 medals that has been...Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:29:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/olympic-team-exceeds-canadian-expectations.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/synovate-significantly-increases-hispanic-membership-on-its-panels-provides-quality-access-to-hispanic-consumers-attitudes-and-preferences.html CHICAGO — Synovate, one of the world's largest market research firms, today announced that Hispanic membership on its research panels has expanded, including a sizeable increase on its Hispanic-specific panel. With now more than 150,000 Hispanic individuals nationwide, Synovate's Hispanic research panel allows companies to quickly and easily access Hispanic...Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/synovate-significantly-increases-hispanic-membership-on-its-panels-provides-quality-access-to-hispanic-consumers-attitudes-and-preferences.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/valentine-s-day-shows-new-year-spending-slump-deepens.html UNITED KINGDOM — Figures from retail research group Synovate Retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) released today show shopper numbers this Valentine's Day (February 14th) were down 10.8% year-on-year. Last year the 14th was a Monday, but it was also half term, so the comparison is a valid one. The figures show a continuation of the spending...Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/valentine-s-day-shows-new-year-spending-slump-deepens.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/tesco-and-aztec-to-provide-advanced-analysis-to-malaysian-retail-industry.html KUALA LUMPUR — Tesco and AZTEC Information Systems (AZTEC) have teamed up to provide detailed sales data analysis to retail suppliers in Malaysia. Michael Fletcher, Commercial Director for Tesco Malaysia said the agreement with AZTEC was a leap forward for the Malaysian retail industry. "This move means we go from bi-monthly to weekly reporting to suppliers,...Wed, 15 Feb 2006 11:47:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/tesco-and-aztec-to-provide-advanced-analysis-to-malaysian-retail-industry.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/synovate-executive-named-one-of-top-business-leaders-in-vancouver-40-under-40.html VANCOUVER, BC — Today, global market research firm Synovate announced that Ian Pierpoint, head of Synovate YC, the company's youth research division, has been chosen as one of British Columbia's top young business talents by the publication Business in Vancouver. Pierpoint was nominated by a local journalist and supported by Synovate clients that have worked...Tue, 14 Feb 2006 09:48:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/synovate-executive-named-one-of-top-business-leaders-in-vancouver-40-under-40.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/synovate-announces-new-head-of-solutions-team-in-the-americas.html NEW YORK — Global market research company Synovate has announced the addition of Joel Rubinson as Senior Vice President and Director of Solutions for the Americas. Rubinson will oversee all of Synovate's global solutions in the Americas including TME, PinPoint, BrandVision and AdCheck as well as Synovate's tactical solutions such as ViewsCast and...Tue, 14 Feb 2006 08:20:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/synovate-announces-new-head-of-solutions-team-in-the-americas.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/retailers-must-tighten-up-toughen-up-or-break-the-mould.html UNITED KINGDOM — Figures from retail research group Synovate retail Performance's Retail Traffic Index™ (RTI™) released today confirm that, as expected, the New Year got off to a quiet start in the shops. After a busier than expected Christmas and a mad dash to the first few days of the winter Sales to find the best of the bargains, the number of shoppers...Tue, 7 Feb 2006 14:26:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/retailers-must-tighten-up-toughen-up-or-break-the-mould.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/carrefour-malaysia-appoints-aztec-in-new-data-alliance.html KUALA LUMPUR — Carrefour has appointed AZTEC Information Systems (AZTEC) as exclusive data agent for the release of Carrefour Named Account Data in Malaysia. The agreement is effective 1 February 2006 and will mean that for the first time vendor suppliers in Malaysia will be able to subscribe to detailed named account information relating to their sales in...Tue, 7 Feb 2006 12:26:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/02/carrefour-malaysia-appoints-aztec-in-new-data-alliance.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/01/synovate-survey-finds-high-oil-prices-fuelling-financial-and-emotional-anxiety.html HONG KONG — High oil prices are having a detrimental effect on Asian consumers' family budgets, as well as their peace of mind, according to results released today by leading global market research company, Synovate. Synovate Global Director Motoresearch, Jon O'Loughlin, said the study reveals the direct impact increased oil prices are having on consumer budgets...Thu, 26 Jan 2006 10:10:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/01/synovate-survey-finds-high-oil-prices-fuelling-financial-and-emotional-anxiety.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/01/synovate-expands-travel-38-tourism-capabilities-with-new-vice-president-of-client-services.html Chicago, IL — Global market research firm Synovate today announced the appointment of Lisa Araj as Vice President of Client Services for its expanding Travel & Tourism Group. In her new position, Araj will be responsible for developing client relationships and expanding Synovate's marketshare in the Travel and Leisure sector, particularly in the Hotel and...Mon, 23 Jan 2006 11:24:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/01/synovate-expands-travel-38-tourism-capabilities-with-new-vice-president-of-client-services.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/01/synovate-diversity-announces-2006-u-s-diversity-markets-report-book-and-seminars-provide-an-in-depth-look-on-minorities-in-america.html Synovate's Diversity Group has announced the upcoming release of its new 2006 U.S. Diversity Markets Report – an in-depth analysis of multicultural populations across America – and accompanying seminar series. "By 2050, half the U.S. population is expected to be multicultural," said Everett Hernandez, Senior Vice President and General Manager of...Tue, 10 Jan 2006 11:30:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/01/synovate-diversity-announces-2006-u-s-diversity-markets-report-book-and-seminars-provide-an-in-depth-look-on-minorities-in-america.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/01/new-study-shows-that-african-americans-most-likely-to-stick-with-their-new-year-s-resolution-to-get-healthier.html CHICAGO, IL — The majority of Americans resolve to live a healthier lifestyle every January but African-Americans are the ones most likely to actually do it, according to a new study by global market research firm Synovate. According to Synovate research, blacks were more likely than others to say that they are concerned enough about their health to consider...Tue, 10 Jan 2006 08:30:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2006/01/new-study-shows-that-african-americans-most-likely-to-stick-with-their-new-year-s-resolution-to-get-healthier.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/12/synovate-becomes-top-tier-player-in-germany.html LONDON — Aegis Group plc ("Aegis" or "Group") - the media communications and market research group - announced today that it has acquired Roland Berger Market Research, the custom market research subsidiary of Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, based in Munich, Germany. Roland Berger Market Research has offices in Munich and Hamburg, employs 35 members of...Fri, 23 Dec 2005 15:42:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/12/synovate-becomes-top-tier-player-in-germany.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/12/christian-youth-in-america-companies-don-t-talk-to-us-8212-but-they-should-study-illustrates-key-findings-on-new-demographic.html CHICAGO — A new study by leading global market research firm Synovate found that Christian youth don't believe that mainstream brands consider them at all when determining their marketing and advertising messages – and 57% of youth think they should. The study, conducted with over 800 youth around the country – an equal mix of practicing Christians and...Wed, 21 Dec 2005 12:12:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/12/christian-youth-in-america-companies-don-t-talk-to-us-8212-but-they-should-study-illustrates-key-findings-on-new-demographic.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/12/synovate-expands-into-scandinavia.html LONDON — Aegis Group plc ("Aegis" or "Group") - the media communications and market research group – announced today that it has acquired the Scandinavian market research group, Univero, the holding company for MMI Univero (Norway), TEMO Univero and LUI Univero (Sweden), Vilstrup Univero (Denmark) and Fieldwork Scandinavia. Univero is the largest independent...Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:27:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/12/synovate-expands-into-scandinavia.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/12/global-market-research-leader-synovate-adds-four-senior-executives-to-its-diversity-expertise.html CHICAGO, IL — Today, global market research firm Synovate announced the addition of four senior-level research executives to its quickly expanding multicultural business: Everett Hernandez as Senior Vice President & General Manager; Steve Moylan as Vice President; Denise Marks as Vice President, Research Studies; and Anna Marie Lopez as In-person Project Field...Fri, 9 Dec 2005 09:32:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/12/global-market-research-leader-synovate-adds-four-senior-executives-to-its-diversity-expertise.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/12/life-in-the-slow-lane-traffic-survey-in-china-and-hong-kong.html HONG KONG — Seventy per cent of mainland Chinese respondents in a recent Synovate survey attribute China's worsening traffic problem to unruly pedestrians, second only to rocketing private car ownership. Pedestrians pose such a problem for China's motorists that wardens with whistles and flags are stationed at major intersections in the three main cities of...Thu, 8 Dec 2005 17:32:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/12/life-in-the-slow-lane-traffic-survey-in-china-and-hong-kong.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/12/road-rage-runs-over-civility-of-north-american-drivers.html "Road rage," loosely defined as all anti-social behaviour on the road, is at least as pervasive in Canada as in the US, according to results of a recent Synovate poll. Most Canadians (65%) have experienced some form of aggressive behaviour from other drivers in the past 12 months. Sixty-two percent of American drivers cite similar incidents in the same period. "North...Thu, 8 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/12/road-rage-runs-over-civility-of-north-american-drivers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/research-shows-growing-interest-in-mobile-marketing.html The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) and Synovate today announced the release of the first phase of a mobile marketing effectiveness study which is being conducted for the Mobile Marketing Association membership. The two phase study will establish a benchmark for the industry and enable brands and content providers to understand the value of the mobile channel. During...Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/research-shows-growing-interest-in-mobile-marketing.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/synovate-enters-turkish-market-with-acquisition-of-plus-remark.htmlSynovate, the market research arm of Aegis Group plc (Stock: AGS.L on the London Exchange) today announced the acquisition of Plus REMARK, the largest independent full service market research company in Turkey. Plus REMARK has strong expertise in the financial services, consumer, automotive, industrial products, IT, telecom and media sectors. The company is located in...Fri, 25 Nov 2005 05:23:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/synovate-enters-turkish-market-with-acquisition-of-plus-remark.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/moon-tours-galactic-dreams-and-ufo-sightings-synovate-survey-quantifies-asian-space-beliefs.html HONG KONG — Alien encounters and UFO sightings, along with a fascination for outer space, are alive and strong in Asia according to survey results released today by leading global market research company, Synovate. Synovate Director, Scott Lee, said the recent successful Chinese space mission inspired Synovate to explore Asian perceptions of space, resulting in...Thu, 24 Nov 2005 17:20:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/moon-tours-galactic-dreams-and-ufo-sightings-synovate-survey-quantifies-asian-space-beliefs.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/synovate-appoints-new-general-manager-for-ukraine.html NICOSIA — Global market research company Synovate has announced the appointment of Ivan Fedoryshchenko as General Manager for Ukraine and Belarus. Mr Fedoryshchenko spent almost 3 years at AC Nielsen, where he was Operations Manager. Previous to that role, he was the Business Development Manager at DHL in Ukraine. Mr Fedoryshchenko holds a an MA in European...Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/synovate-appoints-new-general-manager-for-ukraine.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/new-malaysian-research-shows-urban-consumer-habits-and-media-reach.html KUALA LUMPUR — Synovate, a global market intelligence company, today launched Malaysia's first local media survey with a strong focus on the urban population, allowing marketers greater insight into this all-important group of consumers. The first 'fast track' phase of results from the new survey, called Media Atlas, concentrates on Malaysia's market centres,...Thu, 17 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/new-malaysian-research-shows-urban-consumer-habits-and-media-reach.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/research-finds-mobiles-are-like-remote-controls-for-life.html SYDNEY — A new Synovate qualitative study, called 'Me, myself and my mobile' and released today at the inaugural Nokia Media Summit in Sydney, found that mobile phone users in Australia and Korea think of their mobiles as an extension of themselves. Speaking at today's Nokia Media Summit: Sydney Agenda 2005 seminar themed 'Power to You', Synovate's Managing...Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/research-finds-mobiles-are-like-remote-controls-for-life.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/hong-kong-behind-closed-doors-synovate-study-shows-our-homes-are-our-fortresses.html HONG KONG — Global research company, Synovate, today released results of a study on home security showing that 95% of Hong Kong residents live behind greater security than a front door. Jill Telford, Managing Director of Synovate Hong Kong, said that the survey showed the majority of residents have either a security guard or obstacles like gates, doors or barriers...Tue, 15 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/hong-kong-behind-closed-doors-synovate-study-shows-our-homes-are-our-fortresses.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/a-nation-behind-closed-doors-synovate-study-shows-our-homes-are-our-fortresses.html KUALA LUMPUR — Three quarters of urban Malaysians live behind greater security than a front door says Global research company, Synovate, which released results of a study on home security. Steve Murphy, Managing Director of Synovate Malaysia, in a statement today said that the survey showed the majority of Malaysians in major cities have obstacles like gates, doors...Mon, 14 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/a-nation-behind-closed-doors-synovate-study-shows-our-homes-are-our-fortresses.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/synovate-survey-shows-hong-kong-residents-believe-city-is-well-prepared-to-handle-wto-protests.html HONG KONG — Seventy eight per cent of Hong Kong residents believe that the city is well prepared to handle the expected World Trade Organisation (WTO) conference protests according to results released today by leading global market research company, Synovate. Residents are also well informed about the upcoming WTO meeting, with 70% aware that the conference is...Fri, 4 Nov 2005 13:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/synovate-survey-shows-hong-kong-residents-believe-city-is-well-prepared-to-handle-wto-protests.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/coping-with-fears-of-terrorism.html WHILE 84% of Americans fear a terrorist attack on the US in the near future, only 27% say their country is well prepared to handle the situation, according to a recent Synovate survey across 13 markets. Synovate's findings confirmed that citizens of countries which have been attacked in the past worry more about a possible recurrence. The fear is highest in the...Thu, 3 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/coping-with-fears-of-terrorism.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/are-canadians-currently-spending-less-because-of-higher-gas-prices.html TORONTO, ONTARIO — A vast majority of Canadians have changed their consumer habits because of higher gas prices. According to a new survey by leading global market research firm Synovate, 82% of respondents who own or lease a vehicle have taken some action as a result of the recent increase in gas prices. The top action taken was "filling up gas when I see a lower...Tue, 1 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/11/are-canadians-currently-spending-less-because-of-higher-gas-prices.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/2005-synovate-quality-awards-quality-of-imported-newcomers-impress.htmlSOUTH AFRICA — The 2005 Synovate Product Quality Awards has seen great jostling for positions amongst the tried and tested vehicle brands, but the imported newcomers to the study stole the show this year. These results form part of Synovate's Competitive Customer Satisfaction Index (CCSI), and are based on interviews conducted with approximately 55 000 vehicle owners...Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:21:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/2005-synovate-quality-awards-quality-of-imported-newcomers-impress.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/survey-shows-sydney-s-affluent-are-asia-pacific-s-heaviest-credit-card-users-and-household-incomes-are-rising.html SYDNEY — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, has released information from the 2005 Synovate PAX media survey that showed the elite of Sydney are the regions' biggest credit card holders and spenders. Around 87% of affluent Sydney residents have a credit card, higher than the regional average of 69%. In terms of spend, wealthy Sydney-siders are...Mon, 17 Oct 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/survey-shows-sydney-s-affluent-are-asia-pacific-s-heaviest-credit-card-users-and-household-incomes-are-rising.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/synovate-launches-australia-s-first-24-hour-customer-loyalty-tool-for-car-dealers.html SYDNEY — Synovate, a top ten global research company, announced today at the AON Martec Automotive Seminar the Australian launch of Synovate24, the country's first automated overnight research tool designed to enhance automotive customer loyalty. Developed with comprehensive international industry input and based on the successful NADA24 programme run by the...Fri, 14 Oct 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/synovate-launches-australia-s-first-24-hour-customer-loyalty-tool-for-car-dealers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/synovate-survey-shows-ascending-singaporean-spending-power.html SINGAPORE — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today released information from the 2005 Synovate PAX media survey that showed rises in wealth, product and service ownership and improvements in lifestyle across Singapore's affluent residents. The Synovate PAX survey tracks media, prosperity and influence in eleven markets across the Asia...Thu, 6 Oct 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/synovate-survey-shows-ascending-singaporean-spending-power.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/synovate-pax-survey-finds-business-air-travel-taking-off.html ASIA PACIFIC — Synovate, a leading global market intelligence company, today released data from the Pan Asia Pacific Cross Media Survey Synovate PAX for Q3 2004 to Q2 2005 that showed a 25% increase in business travel amongst affluent Asians from the year before. Synovate's Media Director for Asia Pacific, Steve Garton said that business and leisure travel...Thu, 6 Oct 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/synovate-pax-survey-finds-business-air-travel-taking-off.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/synovate-pax-figures-show-asia-s-affluent-continue-their-ascent.html HONG KONG —Global market research company Synovate today announced the full year results for Synovate PAX, showing that Asia's elite consumers are experiencing a surge in confidence and spending on high-end products. The Synovate PAX survey brings together constantly updated information on the consumption of regional media, as well as product purchase and the...Wed, 5 Oct 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/synovate-pax-figures-show-asia-s-affluent-continue-their-ascent.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/synovate-boosts-youth-research-capabilities-in-asia-pacific-with-full-acquisition-of-the-filter-group.html HONG KONG — Global market research company Synovate today announced its full acquisition of youth marketing agency, The Filter Group. The Filter Group (Filter) is a youth trend research agency that specialises in understanding and marketing to the new generation of urban Asians. Tim Balbirnie, Chief Executive Officer of Synovate Asia Pacific said that Filter...Tue, 4 Oct 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/synovate-boosts-youth-research-capabilities-in-asia-pacific-with-full-acquisition-of-the-filter-group.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/synovate-survey-reveals-70-of-asians-don-t-pay-for-digital-music-downloads.html HONG KONG — 70% of Asians who own an MP3 player and download music from the Internet in a typical week have never paid for such downloads according to a new study released today by leading global market research company, Synovate. Synovate Director, Scott Lee, said the survey provided insight into the market penetration of MP3 players across Asia as well as brand...Mon, 3 Oct 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/10/synovate-survey-reveals-70-of-asians-don-t-pay-for-digital-music-downloads.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/study-shows-chinese-travelers-are-a-market-force-to-be-reckoned-with.html CHICAGO — A new study shows that there are tremendous marketing opportunities to reach the ever-growing numbers of Chinese travelers. Synovate, a leading global research firm, today released a study on Chinese international travelers that delivers fresh, comprehensive information to marketers targetting this burgeoning group. Daisy Sam, research director of...Wed, 28 Sep 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/study-shows-chinese-travelers-are-a-market-force-to-be-reckoned-with.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/synovate-establishes-australian-motoresearch-business.html HONG KONG — Synovate, a top ten global research company, today announced the appointment of Peter Riley to the position of Director, Synovate Motoresearch Australia. Reporting jointly to Synovate Global Director Motoresearch, Jon O'Loughlin, and CEO of the recently acquired Market Equity business, Brent Stewart, Peter will lead Synovate's dedicated automotive...Mon, 26 Sep 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/synovate-establishes-australian-motoresearch-business.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/synovate-reveals-first-ever-readership-figures-for-hong-kong-s-free-newspapers.html HONG KONG — Leading global research company Synovate today released the first ever publicly available audience reach figures for Hong Kong's free newspapers – Metro Daily, Headline Daily and AM730. Steve Garton, Synovate's Director of Media Research in Asia Pacific said that the figures show that the free newspapers have significant readership. "This...Thu, 22 Sep 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/synovate-reveals-first-ever-readership-figures-for-hong-kong-s-free-newspapers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/rise-in-fuel-prices-forces-consumers-to-re-examine-latest-technologies.html CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — As gas prices continue to soar, currently at $3.06 per gallon on average, consumers are searching for cost saving alternatives. While purchasing a new car may seem like a costly option, selecting an alternatively powered vehicle will save consumers more in the long run, finds a new survey released today by leading market research firm...Tue, 13 Sep 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/rise-in-fuel-prices-forces-consumers-to-re-examine-latest-technologies.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/synovate-promotes-duhamel-to-managing-director-of-business-consulting-division.html HONG KONG — Synovate, a top ten global research company, today announced the appointment of Damien Duhamel to the position of Managing Director, Synovate Business Consulting, Asia Pacific. Synovate Business Consulting is the company's specialist business intelligence division, with 11 offices in nine countries across the region. Peter Snell, Chairman of...Thu, 8 Sep 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/synovate-promotes-duhamel-to-managing-director-of-business-consulting-division.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/does-technology-change-americans-travel-options-for-better-or-for-worse.html CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A recent study by Synovate finds that many Americans prefer to use technology when booking air travel and accommodations, but when it comes to using technology in transit, the general public is not seeking to use their cell phones while flying the friendly skies. Over the past several years, airlines have used a number of methods to direct...Wed, 7 Sep 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/does-technology-change-americans-travel-options-for-better-or-for-worse.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/market-equity-deal-marks-synovate-s-arrival-in-customised-australian-research-market.html HONG KONG — Synovate, the market research arm of Aegis Group plc (Stock: AGS.L on the London Exchange), today announced the acquisition of Market Equity, one of Australia's largest independent full service market research firms. Headquartered in Perth and with offices in Sydney, Darwin and Adelaide, Market Equity is a business information consultancy with...Tue, 6 Sep 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/market-equity-deal-marks-synovate-s-arrival-in-customised-australian-research-market.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/hawaii-and-caribbean-resort-vacations-the-fall-s-top-getaway-destinations.html CHICAGO — Although the approaching fall season is bustling with back-to-school days, football games and business meetings, Americans are still dreaming of that idyllic island resort getaway before winter's chill sets in. But where are people going? Who are they going with? What are they doing? According to a new Synovate Travel & Leisure survey, when looking for a...Fri, 2 Sep 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/hawaii-and-caribbean-resort-vacations-the-fall-s-top-getaway-destinations.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/see-hear-speak-and-blog-asia-s-daily-news-diet-revealed.html HONG KONG — While TV remains the news media staple, one in ten Asians now access weblogs on a weekly basis for news and current affairs information according to a study released today by leading global market research company, Synovate. Synovate Director of Media Research Asia Pacific, Steve Garton, said the survey provides a detailed look at consumers' preferences...Thu, 1 Sep 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/09/see-hear-speak-and-blog-asia-s-daily-news-diet-revealed.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/08/too-busy-for-a-vacation-timeshares-offer-owners-required-relaxation-time-with-little-effort.html CHICAGO — As a collective society, we are working more and relaxing less. Time is not the only obstacle standing in the way of a nice vacation, but Americans are also discouraged by the amount of work that goes into a vacation. A separate year-round vacation home brings with it the need to furnish, maintain and repair, clean and pay utility bills. According to a new...Mon, 15 Aug 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/08/too-busy-for-a-vacation-timeshares-offer-owners-required-relaxation-time-with-little-effort.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/08/synovate-national-day-survey-reveals-singapore-s-greatest.html SINGAPORE — SINGAPOREANS love their country, are proud of its Government and believe becoming a developed nation in one generation is their greatest achievement in the past 40 years, according to a survey released today by leading global market research company, Synovate. Synovate Asia Pacific Associate Director ViewsNet, Ms Sietske Wouda, said the...Fri, 5 Aug 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/08/synovate-national-day-survey-reveals-singapore-s-greatest.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/senior-appointments-in-ceemea.html NICOSIA — LEADING global market research company Synovate has announced a number of senior appointments in its Central/Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa (CEEMEA) region. Tony Rhodes has become Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Central/Eastern Europe (CEE), based in Nicosia, Cyprus. Albert McLean was appointed as COO for Middle East/Africa (MEA), located in...Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/senior-appointments-in-ceemea.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/snap-out-of-it-you-likely-annoy-others-daily-with-poor-manners-with-technology.html CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — What would you do if someone took away your cell phone or revoked your privileges to ever use email again? If you are like the majority of Americans, you would "die." According to a new survey by the leading global market research firm Synovate, more than one-half of Americans can't live without access to a cell phone or email, while at the same time...Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/snap-out-of-it-you-likely-annoy-others-daily-with-poor-manners-with-technology.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/synovate-appoints-andrea-stokes-vice-president-travel-38-leisure.html CHICAGO — Synovate, the leading market research firm, announced today that Andrea Stokes has been appointed vice president of client service of Synovate Americas' Travel and Leisure practice. Stokes brings with her more than 15 years of research experience, and has been named one of Travel Agent Magazine's "Rising Stars of 2001" and Travel Weekly Magazine's 2003 "Top 40...Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/synovate-appoints-andrea-stokes-vice-president-travel-38-leisure.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/synovate-promotes-huijboom-to-ceo-global-client-relationships.html LONDON — FORMER Chief Operating Officer for Synovate in Western Europe, Peter Huijboom, has been appointed CEO Global Client Relationships. Amsterdam-based Huijboom led Synovate's Netherlands, Belgium and Germany operations and was the head of international business development for the rest of Western Europe, a role he continued even as he was named COO for the...Tue, 19 Jul 2005 15:02:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/synovate-promotes-huijboom-to-ceo-global-client-relationships.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/synovate-forms-global-youth-research-division-pierpoint-appointed-as-head.html VANCOUVER — Synovate's youth research units across the world have now been organised into a new specialist division - Synovate YC - to be headed up by senior vice president Ian Pierpoint. Pierpoint has over 15 years experience in research, planning and marketing, most of which specialising in youth culture. He worked both client and agency sides before setting up...Sat, 16 Jul 2005 12:01:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/synovate-forms-global-youth-research-division-pierpoint-appointed-as-head.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/wells-appointed-chief-information-officer-for-synovate-cooney-named-cio-enterprise-solutions.htmlLONDON/CHICAGO — FORMER head of automated data collection division Synovate ViewsCast, Bruce Wells, has taken up the new position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Synovate. As CIO, Wells is tasked to provide IT leadership, vision and direction across Synovate's rapidly growing network in order to achieve strategic technology and business objectives. He will...Sat, 16 Jul 2005 12:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/wells-appointed-chief-information-officer-for-synovate-cooney-named-cio-enterprise-solutions.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/michael-named-head-of-synovate-s-viewsnet-global-online-and-panel-business.html CHICAGO — MICHALIS Michael, former managing director of Synovate in Central Europe and Russia, has moved to Chicago from Warsaw, Poland, to take up a new post as Head of Global Online and Panel Marketing & Operations. Before Michael's appointment, Synovate ViewsNet, the global online and panel research initiative, was led by Sydney-based Jonathan...Sat, 16 Jul 2005 12:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/michael-named-head-of-synovate-s-viewsnet-global-online-and-panel-business.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/synovate-s-mail-monitor-reports-record-1-4-billion-offers-fueled-by-rewards-and-rebates.html CHICAGO, IL — The 1.4 billion credit card offers mailed in the 1st quarter of 2005 is the largest quarter in history according to Mail Monitor, the direct mail offer tracking service from Synovate. This represents an 11% increase from this time last year, which was a record breaking year. The record high mailings coincide with increasing promotions of...Thu, 14 Jul 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/synovate-s-mail-monitor-reports-record-1-4-billion-offers-fueled-by-rewards-and-rebates.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/and-the-winner-is-paris-according-to-singaporeans.htmlIf Singaporeans were choosing the Host City of the 2012 Olympic Games the winner would be Paris according to a survey released today by leading global market research company, Synovate. Sietske Wouda, Associate Director, Online Panel for Synovate in Asia Pacific, said that 41% of Singaporeans believed Paris deserved to win the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games. The...Tue, 5 Jul 2005 12:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/07/and-the-winner-is-paris-according-to-singaporeans.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/06/synovate-healthcare-launches-new-inflammatory-bowel-disease-audit-in-the-usa-and-europe.htmlLONDON — SYNOVATE Healthcare, a global market research firm specialising in healthcare, has launched the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Monitor in both the US and Europe, expanding and strengthening their autoimmune portfolio. Synovate Healthcare has serviced the autoimmune market since 1997 with its unique expertise and knowledge gained through its' Global Multiple...Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/06/synovate-healthcare-launches-new-inflammatory-bowel-disease-audit-in-the-usa-and-europe.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/06/world-peace-consumption-clout-and-digital-rules-young-asians-give-their-take-on-the-world.htmlToday's young Asian is a multi-tasking, interactive, digital-driven consumer according to Young Asians, a new study released today by leading global market research company, Synovate. Synovate Director of Media Research Asia Pacific, Steve Garton, said the survey, a first for the region, threw the door wide open on the lives of Young Asians aged eight to 24, exposing their...Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/06/world-peace-consumption-clout-and-digital-rules-young-asians-give-their-take-on-the-world.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/06/synovate-acquires-italian-research-agency.html LONDON — SYNOVATE, the market research arm of Aegis Group plc, today announced its acquisition of Italian market research company, AMT Consulting Srl. Based in Italy, AMT has sales offices in Rome and Milan, together with an operation centre in Bari. The company has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality quantitative and qualitative ad hoc research...Thu, 9 Jun 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/06/synovate-acquires-italian-research-agency.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/06/survey-finds-the-more-we-have-the-less-we-care.html HONG KONG — LEADING global market research firm Synovate, today released data that showed that the more affluent a society is, the less likely it is to care about other people. The data came from the first annual Caring Index, a survey that looks at people across seven markets in Asia and studies their behaviours and attitudes towards others. Jill Telford,...Thu, 2 Jun 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/06/survey-finds-the-more-we-have-the-less-we-care.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/06/synovate-strengthens-capabilities-in-france.html LONDON — AEGIS Group plc ("Aegis" or "Group") - the media communications and market research group announced today that it has acquired the French market research group, ARTeam, the holding company for QCG and Socioscan. ARTeam will become part of Synovate, Aegis's fast growing global research network. ARTeam is a full service market research...Wed, 1 Jun 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/06/synovate-strengthens-capabilities-in-france.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/05/synovate-study-on-customer-service-shows-80-of-singaporeans-do-not-give-feedback-to-companies.html SINGAPORE — SYNOVATE, a leading global research company, today released data from a study that looked at a wide range of customer service issues. Miranda Cheung, Managing Director of Synovate in Singapore, said that the survey uncovered information useful to large corporations when dealing with customers. In an increasingly automated world, companies -...Tue, 31 May 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/05/synovate-study-on-customer-service-shows-80-of-singaporeans-do-not-give-feedback-to-companies.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/05/thai-first-new-research-shows-upscale-consumer-habits-and-quality-media-reach.html BANGKOK — ASIA's first local upscale media survey was today launched in Bangkok. It tracks spending patterns and media habits across Bangkok's most affluent, allowing marketers greater insight into this all-important group of consumers. Driven primarily by the lack of insights into the magazine and quality press readership of upscale affluents, the new survey,...Thu, 26 May 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/05/thai-first-new-research-shows-upscale-consumer-habits-and-quality-media-reach.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/05/synovate-enhances-japanese-capabilities-with-acquisition-of-coral-pacific.html HONG KONG — SYNOVATE the market research division of Aegis Group plc (Stock: AGS.L on the London Exchange), announced today that it has acquired CORAL Pacific Inc., a Japanese research business. Established in 1993, CORAL Pacific is a full service market research business headquartered in Tokyo. The company provides market research for several leading consumer...Fri, 20 May 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/05/synovate-enhances-japanese-capabilities-with-acquisition-of-coral-pacific.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/05/synovate-healthcare-launches-a-new-hepatitis-c-syndicated-patient-audit-in-the-usa.html LONDON — SYNOVATE Healthcare, a global market research firm specialising in healthcare, has launched the Hepatitis C Monitor in the US, expanding and strengthening their anti-viral portfolio. Since 1991, Synovate Healthcare has serviced the anti-viral market through its unique expertise and knowledge gained through it's Global HIV and Hepatitis B monitors, and is the...Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/05/synovate-healthcare-launches-a-new-hepatitis-c-syndicated-patient-audit-in-the-usa.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/05/gaku-sasaki-appointed-general-manager-custom-research-services-at-synovate-healthcare-in-japan.htmlLONDON— We are pleased to announce that Mr. Gaku Sasaki will join Synovate Healthcare in Japan as General Manager, Custom Research Services Division effective from May 1, 2005. In this position he will have operational responsibility for all of Synovate Healthcare domestic and international custom research business in Japan. Gaku Sasaki is a well-known and respected...Tue, 3 May 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/05/gaku-sasaki-appointed-general-manager-custom-research-services-at-synovate-healthcare-in-japan.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/04/synovate-quality-awards-8212-sales-amp-service-2004.html SOUTH AFRICA — SYNOVATE Releases the South African Motor Industry's Latest Customer Satisfaction Research Results BMW's dealers have topped Audi and Toyota offering the best after-sales and service experience. This is according to the latest results released by global market research company Synovate, as part of their annual Quality Awards based on the...Sat, 16 Apr 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/04/synovate-quality-awards-8212-sales-amp-service-2004.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/04/synovate-raises-the-bar-on-customer-loyalty-in-south-africa.html SOUTH AFRICA — DR. LAWRENCE A. Crosby, CEO of Symmetrics, the global customer loyalty management practice of Synovate, presented the specifics of his Measure, Model, Manage framework to a group of marketing management professionals in Johannesburg and Cape Town on 12 and 13 May. Hosted by Synovate South Africa, Dr. Crosby shared his experience in what leading...Sat, 16 Apr 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/04/synovate-raises-the-bar-on-customer-loyalty-in-south-africa.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/04/synovate-survey-looks-at-who-s-faking-it-in-hong-kong.html HONG KONG — SYNOVATE, a leading global research firm, today released results from a survey that looked at attitudes towards brand piracy in Hong Kong. An overall 72 per cent of Hong Kongers agreed that there is something wrong with purchasing imitation brand name products such as handbags, jewellery or electronic products - although 42 per cent admitted they had...Wed, 6 Apr 2005 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/04/synovate-survey-looks-at-who-s-faking-it-in-hong-kong.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/03/synovate-healthcare-licenses-longitudinal-oncology-data-from-impac-medical-systems.html MAHWAH, NEW JERSEY — SYNOVATE Healthcare, a leading healthcare market research company and provider of oncology insights, has reached agreement to license longitudinal oncology data from IMPAC Medical Systems, a leading provider of electronic medical record software for oncology communities. Under the agreement, IMPAC will provide Synovate Healthcare with de-identified...Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/03/synovate-healthcare-licenses-longitudinal-oncology-data-from-impac-medical-systems.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/03/u-s-households-receive-record-5-23-billion-credit-card-offers-in-2004-reports-synovate-s-mail-monitor.html TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK — DURING 2004, US households received an estimated 5.23 billion credit card offers according to Mail Monitor, the direct mail tracking service from Synovate. This was up 22% compared to 2003 and exceeds the previous mail volume record of 5.01 billion offers set in 2001. "Along with a modestly improving economy, the prospect of further...Tue, 22 Mar 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/03/u-s-households-receive-record-5-23-billion-credit-card-offers-in-2004-reports-synovate-s-mail-monitor.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/03/synovate-s-global-offering-strengthened-by-aztec-acquisition.html HONG KONG — SYNOVATE, the market research division of Aegis Group plc (Stock: AGS.L on the London Exchange), announced today that it has acquired AZTEC Information Systems (AZTEC), Australia's leading provider of scan data services. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, AZTEC was established in 1995 and has built a successful business supplying market research...Wed, 9 Mar 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/03/synovate-s-global-offering-strengthened-by-aztec-acquisition.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/03/synovate-bolsters-global-network-with-new-belgian-acquisition.html LONDON — SYNOVATE, the market research division of Aegis Group plc (Stock: AGS.L on the London Exchange), announced today that it has acquired Columbus Quanti, a Belgium based research business. Columbus Quanti is a medium sized research agency with offices in Ghent, employing around 40 staff.The company has particular expertise in the telecoms, FMCG, finance,...Wed, 2 Mar 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/03/synovate-bolsters-global-network-with-new-belgian-acquisition.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/01/air-pollution-adversely-affecting-96-of-residents.html HONG KONG — 96% of Hong Kong residents are affected by air pollution and 53% want to move to a less polluted place according to the latest results released from an Asian air pollution survey by global market research company, Synovate. The study, involving over 4,500 respondents across major cities in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand,...Fri, 21 Jan 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/01/air-pollution-adversely-affecting-96-of-residents.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/01/my-partner-s-money-is-my-money-my-money-is-mine.htmlHONG KONG — A SYNOVATE study conducted last month in nine key markets shows that more than half of American women earn more than their partners, secret slush funds are alive and well in Japan and Saudi Arabia, and nearly nine out of 10 mainland Chinese women claim to have at least an equal say in the purchase of big-ticket items such as property and cars. The study...Mon, 17 Jan 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/01/my-partner-s-money-is-my-money-my-money-is-mine.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/01/ilacqua-named-head-of-global-tandem-oncology-monitor.html LONDON — SYNOVATE Healthcare, a specialist division of global research company Synovate, has announced Jacquelyn S. Ilacqua's appointment as Head of the Synovate Healthcare Global Tandem Oncology Monitor. She will continue to be based in the US. Ilacqua began her career in the financial industry and moved into healthcare marketing research not long after. She...Fri, 7 Jan 2005 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2005/01/ilacqua-named-head-of-global-tandem-oncology-monitor.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/12/asian-men-embrace-personal-grooming-to-create-growing-market.html HONG KONG — SYNOVATE, a leading global research firm, today released results from a survey that looked at the grooming habits and attitudes to vanity of men across Asia. Carole Sarthou, Managing Director of Synovate in the Philippines said the study took a long, lingering look at male vanity across Asia. "The results strongly suggest that the pretty...Thu, 23 Dec 2004 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/12/asian-men-embrace-personal-grooming-to-create-growing-market.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/12/media-survey-shows-lifestyles-of-the-gulf-s-elite-consumers.html DUBAI — GLOBAL market research company Synovate today announced the first six months of results for Synovate PAX - a survey that tracks media, prosperity and influence amongst upscale audiences in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The results provide a unique look at media consumption patterns and the purchase of high-end products by elite consumers. Synovate's Media...Tue, 7 Dec 2004 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/12/media-survey-shows-lifestyles-of-the-gulf-s-elite-consumers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/12/synovate-launches-study-on-the-relationships-between-asia-s-most-influential-people-and-media.html HONG KONG — LEADING global market research company, Synovate, today announced the pilot results of a new syndicated survey to look at the way senior people think of, and respond to, media in Asia. Steve Garton, Media Director for Synovate Asia Pacific said that the pilot looked at both local and regional media and found differences in the way people value each...Tue, 7 Dec 2004 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/12/synovate-launches-study-on-the-relationships-between-asia-s-most-influential-people-and-media.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/11/synovate-appoints-new-general-manager-for-uae.html NICOSIA — GLOBAL market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of Andreas Zachariou as General Manager of its UAE office. Reporting to Andreas Gregoriou, Managing Director - Arabian Gulf, Mr Zachariou will be responsible for managing and developing Synovate's research business in the UAE, Kuwait and Iran. Nicos Rossides, Synovate CEO for...Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/11/synovate-appoints-new-general-manager-for-uae.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/11/synovate-healthcare-appoints-new-cfo.html LONDON — SYNOVATE Healthcare has announced the appointment of Simon Woodlock as Chief Financial Officer. He will take up the position in January 2005. Woodlock was at NOP World for eight years, serving as CFO of NOP Research Group and, more recently, European Chief Financial Officer. He was a member of the NOP Research Group Board of Directors. At NOP...Fri, 19 Nov 2004 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/11/synovate-healthcare-appoints-new-cfo.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/10/synovate-s-hispanic-consumer-panel-tops-9500-members.htmlCHICAGO, ILLINOIS — SYNOVATE today announced a significant milestone for its newly created research panel of Hispanic consumers as it topped 9500 households. As a result, leading manufacturers now have an efficient and representative source to turn to for fast and accurate research of the rapidly emerging, vibrant Hispanic Marketplace. Synovate's Hispanic Panel...Wed, 20 Oct 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/10/synovate-s-hispanic-consumer-panel-tops-9500-members.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/10/vehicle-quality-improves-by-40-in-south-africa.html SOUTH AFRICA — The quality of vehicles available in South Africa has improved by 40% since 1998, according to the latest product quality research results released by Synovate. Synovate is one of the largest research companies in the world. The company employs over 360 people in South Africa and conducts the largest competitive customer satisfaction survey in the...Tue, 19 Oct 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/10/vehicle-quality-improves-by-40-in-south-africa.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/10/synovate-appoints-new-managing-director-in-singapore.html SINGAPORE — GLOBAL market research firm Synovate today announced the appointment of Miranda Cheung to the role of Managing Director of the Singapore office. Reporting directly to the CEO of Asia Pacific, Ms Cheung will be responsible for managing and developing Synovate's research business across the nation. Tim Balbirnie, CEO of Synovate Asia Pacific,...Thu, 14 Oct 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/10/synovate-appoints-new-managing-director-in-singapore.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/10/media-survey-shows-lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-asian.html SINGAPORE — GLOBAL market research company Synovate today announced the full year results for Synovate PAX — a survey that tracks media, prosperity and influence across Asia Pacific. The results show continuing increases in the purchase of high-end products amongst elite consumers. Steve Garton, Synovate's Media Director, Asia Pacific said the survey...Tue, 5 Oct 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/10/media-survey-shows-lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-asian.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/09/u-s-households-receive-record-1394-8-million-credit-card-offers-reports-synovate-s-mail-monitor.html CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — DURING the second quarter 2004, US households received an estimated 1,394.8 million credit card offers according to Mail Monitor®, the direct mail tracking service from Synovate. Compared with the second quarter 2003, credit card mail volume was up 30% causing response rates to drop from 0.6% to 0.3% among households receiving offers as...Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/09/u-s-households-receive-record-1394-8-million-credit-card-offers-reports-synovate-s-mail-monitor.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/09/global-survey-asks-how-do-the-viewing-habits-and-perceptions-of-olympic-games-audiences-differ-around-the-world.html HONG KONG — LEADING market research company, Synovate, today released the results of a global study into the viewing behaviour, attitudes and perceptions of Olympic Games followers in different nations. More than 5,000 respondents from Brazil, China, Germany, Greece, South Africa, South Korea, Russia and the US were asked a series of questions to determine, among...Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/09/global-survey-asks-how-do-the-viewing-habits-and-perceptions-of-olympic-games-audiences-differ-around-the-world.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/09/medical-aid-ending-the-war-in-iraq-and-affordable-college-education-top-the-list-of-key-issues-for-hispanics-in-upcoming-election.html CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — SURVEY results released today by Synovate, a leading global market research company, ranked the main issues concerning major Hispanic communities in the United States regarding the upcoming presidential election. Additionally, the report served to contrast Hispanic priorities with those voiced by non-Hispanics. Surveyed during the week ending...Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/09/medical-aid-ending-the-war-in-iraq-and-affordable-college-education-top-the-list-of-key-issues-for-hispanics-in-upcoming-election.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/09/synovate-appoints-garton-to-regional-media-role.html HONG KONG — SYNOVATE, a top ten global research company, today announced the appointment of Steve Garton to the position of Director, Media Research - Asia Pacific. Tim Balbirnie, CEO of Asia Pacific said that since Garton joined Synovate two years ago as Media Director for Hong Kong, he has been heavily involved in the development of Synovate's media business on...Tue, 28 Sep 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/09/synovate-appoints-garton-to-regional-media-role.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/09/synovate-strengthens-asia-pacific-team-with-new-appointment.html HONG KONG — GLOBAL market research company Synovate today announced the appointment of Mike Sherman in the newly-created role of Executive Director — Consumer Insights. Reporting directly to the CEO of Synovate Asia Pacific, Mr Sherman will work closely with key clients with a special focus on the Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea markets. His role is to...Wed, 15 Sep 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/09/synovate-strengthens-asia-pacific-team-with-new-appointment.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/07/new-appointments-at-synovate-healthcare.html LONDON — SYNOVATE Healthcare, a specialist research division of global research company Synovate, has announced some key management appointments. Bob Douglas has joined the company as Managing Director - Europe and Asia. Douglas has worked in the market research industry for over 25 years, and most recently held the position of Managing Director at TNS...Tue, 27 Jul 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/07/new-appointments-at-synovate-healthcare.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/07/global-travel-survey-asks-how-much-are-consumers-willing-to-sacrifice-for-cheaper-airfares.html HONG KONG — SYNOVATE, a leading market research company, today released the results of a global study into perceptions of budget air travel and corresponding consumer behaviour. With budget airlines increasingly ruling the skies, Synovate sought to better understand the current and future traveling behaviour of different nationalities. The study involved some...Mon, 26 Jul 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/07/global-travel-survey-asks-how-much-are-consumers-willing-to-sacrifice-for-cheaper-airfares.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/07/asia-s-top-1-000-brands-unveiled-for-first-time.html HONG KONG — TOGETHER with Asian Integrated Media, global market research company Synovate today released results from the first annual Top 1,000 Brands of Asia survey. Steve Garton, Media Director for Synovate, said the survey was conducted for Asian Integrated Media - the organisers of the Superbrands awards and publications. "Synovate is delighted...Tue, 20 Jul 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/07/asia-s-top-1-000-brands-unveiled-for-first-time.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/06/synovate-expands-into-southern-africa.html LONDON — SYNOVATE, the market research division of Aegis Group plc, today announced that it has acquired Proactive Insight, a South African research business. Proactive Insight is one of the top three research companies in South Africa, with over 350 employees and offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, West Rand, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria. The company has...Tue, 22 Jun 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/06/synovate-expands-into-southern-africa.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/06/asian-women-in-pursuit-of-white-skin.html HONG KONG — LEADING global market research company, Synovate, today released data showing the ongoing popularity of skin-whitening products across the Asian region. The April 2004 study showed that, overall, 38% of women surveyed in Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan use the products. This is up from 34% in February 2002. Daisy Sam,...Wed, 16 Jun 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/06/asian-women-in-pursuit-of-white-skin.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/06/synovate-healthcare-names-new-ap-regional-director.html LONDON — SYNOVATE Healthcare has announced the appointment of Stuart Bartlett as Regional Director for Asia Pacific. Bartlett has been involved in healthcare market research for many years. As a graduate of Isis Research in London, he spent four years specialising in sales force effectiveness and ad-hoc research. In 2001 he moved with Isis to head up their Hong...Wed, 9 Jun 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/06/synovate-healthcare-names-new-ap-regional-director.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/06/u-s-credit-card-companies-mailing-consumers-more-offers.html CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — DURING the first quarter in 2004, US households received an estimated 1,284.7 million direct mail credit card offers according to Mail Monitor®, the direct mail tracking service from Synovate. Compared with the previous quarter, credit card mail volume was up by 21%. Volume was up by 8% when looking at the same time one year ago. (Chart...Wed, 2 Jun 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/06/u-s-credit-card-companies-mailing-consumers-more-offers.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/05/global-car-purchase-survey-asks-do-kids-drive-their-parents.html HONG KONG — SYNOVATE, a leading market research company, today released results of a global study into the influence children have over car purchase decisions. Jon O'Loughlin, Singapore-based Global Director of Synovate's specialist automotive division, Synovate Motoresearch, said that there were considerable differences among the nations surveyed. Kids are...Thu, 27 May 2004 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/05/global-car-purchase-survey-asks-do-kids-drive-their-parents.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/03/credit-card-companies-mail-fewer-offers-for-second-consecutive-year.html ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS — SYNOVATE today reported that annual credit card mail volume for 2003 decreased by 12% compared to volume in 2002. The findings, which were compiled using Synovate's Mail Monitor, showed that 4.29 billion credit card offers were received by US households during 2003 down from 4.89 billion in 2002, while consumer response...Mon, 29 Mar 2004 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/03/credit-card-companies-mail-fewer-offers-for-second-consecutive-year.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/03/synovate-sharpens-focus-on-regional-business-in-asia-pacific.html HONG KONG — GLOBAL market research firm Synovate today announced the appointment of Audrey Tan to the new role of Executive Director - International Research. Tim Balbirnie, Chief Executive Office of Asia Pacific for Synovate, said the move recognises the increasing demand for multi-country research projects across Asia and beyond. With the ever-growing...Wed, 24 Mar 2004 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/03/synovate-sharpens-focus-on-regional-business-in-asia-pacific.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/03/synovate-clients-to-benefit-from-increased-global-interactive-solutions.html ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS — SYNOVATE Clients To Benefit From Increased Global Interactive Solutions. Synovate today announced it will be significantly expanding global commitment to interactive research offerings. The announcement coincided with the appointment of Larry Fisher in the newly created post of Senior Vice President of Interactive...Mon, 22 Mar 2004 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/03/synovate-clients-to-benefit-from-increased-global-interactive-solutions.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/03/synovate-adds-symmetrics-to-global-network.html LONDON — SYNOVATE, the market research division of Aegis Group plc, has reached agreement to acquire Symmetrics Marketing Corporation, a US-based customer loyalty measurement and management research and consulting business. Headquartered in Arizona, Symmetrics has offices in Indiana, California and Texas and employs 53 staff. The company was founded in 1996 by...Tue, 9 Mar 2004 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/03/synovate-adds-symmetrics-to-global-network.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/02/new-appointments-at-synovate-healthcare.html LONDON — SYNOVATE Healthcare, a specialist research division of global research company Synovate, has announced key management appointments effective 1st April 2004. Changes in the management structure draw from the strengths of Isis Research, which was acquired by Synovate in September last year, and Synovate's existing healthcare practice. Isis will rebrand as...Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/02/new-appointments-at-synovate-healthcare.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/02/bowles-to-head-up-synovate-western-europe.html LONDON — GLOBAL market research company Synovate has announced that Tim Bowles will be joining in April as CEO for Western Europe. Until 2003, Bowles was group president international operations for Information Resources Inc (IRI). Before joining IRI in 1995 he served as CEO for the MRB Group and, before that, managing director of AGB in the UK. Most recently he has...Wed, 18 Feb 2004 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/02/bowles-to-head-up-synovate-western-europe.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/02/synovate-limited-acquires-uk-market-research-business.html LONDON — SYNOVATE Limited ("Synovate"), a company forming part of the "Synovate" division of the Aegis Group plc (Stock: AGS.L on the London Exchange) announced today that it has acquired the business trading as "The Research Business International" from a US based group of companies headed by Maritz Inc.. Based in London, TRBI is one of the UK's largest market...Mon, 2 Feb 2004 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/02/synovate-limited-acquires-uk-market-research-business.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/01/synovate-34-spot-check-on-travel-34-finds-some-surprises.html ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS — FEWER Americans took airline trips in 2003 compared to the same pre-9/11 period in 2001, according to a newly released nationwide study conducted by Synovate, a leading global market research firm. Forty three percent of consumers took an airline trip in 2003, compared to 49% in the same period for 2001. Business travel declined...Tue, 6 Jan 2004 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2004/01/synovate-34-spot-check-on-travel-34-finds-some-surprises.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/12/fee-free-financial-services-still-the-norm-for-singapore.html SINGAPORE — GLOBAL research firm Synovate today released survey results which show that the majority of consumers in Singapore still reject the concept of paying for financial advice. Based on a survey of 1,000 consumers conducted in October this year, 69 per cent rejected the idea, meaning that for most financial professionals commission-based...Wed, 17 Dec 2003 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/12/fee-free-financial-services-still-the-norm-for-singapore.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/12/americans-ready-to-delete-spam-for-good.html TARRYTOWN — The majority of Americans will register for a 'do-not-spam list', if and when it is enacted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), according to a new study from Synovate, a leading global market research firm. "83% of Americans are either extremely or very likely to register for the list making it more popular than the telemarketing 'do-not-call...Wed, 17 Dec 2003 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/12/americans-ready-to-delete-spam-for-good.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/11/survey-finds-73-of-u-s-cell-phone-users-aware-of-fcc.html LOS ANGELES — A nationwide study conducted by Synovate, a leading global market research firm, found a large majority of cell phone users aware of Monday's new FCC rule on cell phone number portability, but far fewer likely to switch carriers because of it. "Seventy-three percent of cell phone users said they knew about the FCC policy, but less than one in five...Tue, 25 Nov 2003 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/11/survey-finds-73-of-u-s-cell-phone-users-aware-of-fcc.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/11/love-affair-continues-between-consumers-and-their-reward-rebate-cards.html NEW YORK — CONSUMER usage of and satisfaction with reward/rebate cards is significantly higher than other cards and is on the rise, according to data just released by Inside Track®,the credit card consumer attitude and behavior monitoring service from Synovate Financial Services Practice. Looking at the past 12 months, ending second quarter 2003, the...Fri, 21 Nov 2003 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/11/love-affair-continues-between-consumers-and-their-reward-rebate-cards.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/11/study-finds-india-sports-a-high-awareness-of-celebrity-brand-endorsements-and-sachin-is-number-one.html MUMBAI — SYNOVATE, a leading global market research firm with offices in 46 countries, today revealed survey findings about sport in India and attitudes towards sporting teams, heroes and brand endorsements. Speaking during a visit to Blackstone Market Facts Mumbai and New Delhi offices, Adrian Chedore, Global CEO of Synovate said that, not surprisingly, the...Thu, 20 Nov 2003 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/11/study-finds-india-sports-a-high-awareness-of-celebrity-brand-endorsements-and-sachin-is-number-one.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/10/synovate-acquires-healthcare-research-specialist-isis.html LONDON — SYNOVATE, the market research division of Aegis Group plc, announced that it has acquired ISIS Research Limited (ISIS), a leading international healthcare research business. ISIS will become a key part of Synovate Healthcare, Synovate's global healthcare specialist division. ISIS provides some of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies with...Wed, 8 Oct 2003 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/10/synovate-acquires-healthcare-research-specialist-isis.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/09/media-survey-shows-signs-of-regional-recovery-and-tracks-asia-s-hot-consumer-trends.html HONG KONG — GLOBAL market research company Synovate today announced the full year results for Synovate PAX—a survey that tracks media, prosperity and influence across Asia Pacific. The results show increasing purchase of high-end products amongst elite consumers. Steve Garton, Media Director at Synovate Hong Kong said the survey covers the movers and...Tue, 30 Sep 2003 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/09/media-survey-shows-signs-of-regional-recovery-and-tracks-asia-s-hot-consumer-trends.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/09/test-for-superbrands-asia.html HONG KONG — SUPERBRANDS International today announced its collaboration with Discovery Networks Asia, the leading real-world media and entertainment company and Synovate, a global market research firm. The organizations willwork together to identify and define Asia's most highly regarded brands. A two-prong consumer survey will be conducted regionally, one to...Wed, 17 Sep 2003 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/09/test-for-superbrands-asia.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/09/synovate-adds-censydiam-to-global-network.html LONDON — SYNOVATE, the market research division of Aegis Group plc, announced last Friday (12 September 2003) that it has acquired Censydiam NV, a Belgium research business. Censydiam employs 170 staff worldwide. Over the next few months the company will rebrand as Synovate Censydiam, a specialist research division. Censydiam was founded in 1987 and is...Mon, 15 Sep 2003 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/09/synovate-adds-censydiam-to-global-network.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/09/synovate-boosts-asia-pacific-capabilities-with-key-indian-acquisition.html HONG KONG — GLOBAL market research company Synovate today announced its full acquisition of Blackstone Market Facts in India. Headquartered in Mumbai, Blackstone Market Facts is one of the largest full-service research agencies in India, with twelve offices around the sub-continent. Adrian Chedore, Chief Executive Officer of Synovate Global said that...Thu, 11 Sep 2003 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/09/synovate-boosts-asia-pacific-capabilities-with-key-indian-acquisition.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/09/synovate-announces-senior-appointments-in-emea-region.html UNITED KINGDOM — GLOBAL market research firm Synovate has announced the appointment of three senior managers in its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Carol Johnson has joined Synovate as Human Resources Director for EMEA. Ms. Johnson has 16 years of HR experience with leading companies and is very familiar with the market research industry. She came...Wed, 3 Sep 2003 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/09/synovate-announces-senior-appointments-in-emea-region.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/08/synovate-boosts-regional-team.html HONG KONG — GLOBAL market research firm Synovate today announced the appointment of Larry Wu to its Asia Pacific business. Mr Wu joins Synovate as Director and will report to Darryl Andrew, Managing Director of Synovate China. His role will involve regional account management as well as a strategic management role with Synovate's business in China. Mr...Mon, 25 Aug 2003 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/08/synovate-boosts-regional-team.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/08/no-buzz-for-mosquito-borne-diseases-across-hong-kong.html HONG KONG — A survey released today by global market research firm Synovate, showed that 71 per cent of people in Hong Kong are aware of Dengue Fever but only 37 per cent of the population is taking any precautionary measures against the disease. Jill Telford, Managing Director of Synovate Hong Kong, said the July 2003 study looked at awareness of and behaviour...Wed, 20 Aug 2003 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/08/no-buzz-for-mosquito-borne-diseases-across-hong-kong.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/08/synovate-announces-new-director-of-healthcare-in-the-uk.html UNITED KINGDOM — SYNOVATE's Healthcare Division has been strengthened by the appointment of David Bayton as Healthcare Director in the UK. "Synovate has an excellent reputation in Healthcare, so it's very exciting to be heading up this sector in the UK and enhancing our offering to clients in Europe, the Middle East and Africa" said David. I aim to develop a...Tue, 5 Aug 2003 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/08/synovate-announces-new-director-of-healthcare-in-the-uk.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/06/credit-card-mail-volume-drops-in-2002-due-to-flat-economy-and-worries-about-impending-war.html TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK — CREDIT card mail volume declined to 4.89 billion offers for 2002, a drop from a record high 5.01 billion solicitations reported the previous year, halting the year-over-year growth in mail offers seen since 1999. Consumer response rates remained at the low rate of 0.5%, according to Mail Monitor, the direct mail acquisition tracking service from...Mon, 2 Jun 2003 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/06/credit-card-mail-volume-drops-in-2002-due-to-flat-economy-and-worries-about-impending-war.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/05/study-shows-government-has-work-to-do-in-winning-the-minds-of-taiwanese.html TAIPEI — SYNOVATE today released survey results showing the impact of SARS on the behaviors and attitudes of Taiwanese consumers. Robin Brown, Managing Director of Synovate Taiwan, said the company conducted the survey to better understand Taiwan's reaction to the SARS outbreak. "This is definitely a time when companies, Government departments, or...Fri, 30 May 2003 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/05/study-shows-government-has-work-to-do-in-winning-the-minds-of-taiwanese.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/05/new-thailand-director-for-synovate.html BANGKOK — SYNOVATE, a top ten global research company, today announced that Maz Amirahmadi has been appointed to lead its business in Thailand. Reporting directly to the CEO of Asia Pacific, Mr Amirahmadi will be responsible for managing and developing Synovate's research business across the nation. He is replacing Barry Kelly as head of Thailand. Tim...Mon, 26 May 2003 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/05/new-thailand-director-for-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/04/synovate-findings-show-people-of-hong-kong-are-confronting-sars-head-on-but-hands-off.html HONG KONG — GLOBAL market research firm, Synovate, today issued data that shows the people of Hong Kong are doing whatever it takes to combat the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus, even if it means abandoning social conventions. Indeed, 59 per cent of Hong Kongers are now hesitant to shake hands and 64 per cent avoid touching surfaces in...Wed, 9 Apr 2003 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/04/synovate-findings-show-people-of-hong-kong-are-confronting-sars-head-on-but-hands-off.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/04/chivas-regal-ranks-first-in-scotch-say-the-world-s-affluent-according-to-study-from-synovate.html NEW YORK — WHEN it comes to scotch, Pernod Ricard's Chivas Regal brand is most closely associated with prestige, sophistication and quality, say the world's affluent, according to findings from the Global Prestige Study survey just released by Synovate, a leading global research firm with offices throughout the U.S. Synovate polled more than 1200 affluent...Tue, 8 Apr 2003 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/04/chivas-regal-ranks-first-in-scotch-say-the-world-s-affluent-according-to-study-from-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/04/pax-to-track-asia-pacific-media-consumption-throughout-the-battle-on-two-fronts.html HONG KONG — SYNOVATE today announced its Pan Asia Pacific Cross Media Survey (known as Synovate PAX) would publish a special report for subscribers analysing changes in media consumption in Asia Pacific due to war in Iraq and the battle to contain the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The special report will be produced in addition to the...Tue, 8 Apr 2003 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/04/pax-to-track-asia-pacific-media-consumption-throughout-the-battle-on-two-fronts.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/04/synovate-announces-acquisition-of-viewscast.html LONDON — GLOBAL market research company Synovate announced this week that it has fully acquired technology company ViewsCast Ltd., which specialises in automated call centre satisfaction monitoring, allowing clients to experience the real 'voice of the customer'. "ViewsCast was originally developed as a call centre-monitoring tool, but it soon became apparent...Sat, 5 Apr 2003 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/04/synovate-announces-acquisition-of-viewscast.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/04/mercedes-benz-voted-highest-quality-brand-by-world-s-affluent-according-to-study-from-synovate.html NEW YORK — AFFLUENT respondents in nine out of 11 global markets chose Mercedes Benz as the highest quality automotive brand, according to findings from the Global Prestige Study just released by Synovate, a leading global research firm with offices throughout the US. Synovate polled more than 1200 affluent consumers across Brazil, Canada, the US, China,...Thu, 3 Apr 2003 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/04/mercedes-benz-voted-highest-quality-brand-by-world-s-affluent-according-to-study-from-synovate.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/03/property-is-the-top-investment-choice-among-world-s-affluent-among-stocks-technology-gets-top-pick-says-synovate-study.html NEW YORK — When it comes to investing their next $100,000, most of the world's affluent consumers would invest in 'property', according to findings from the Global Prestige Study just released by Synovate, a leading global research firm with offices throughout the U.S. Synovate polled more than 1200 affluent consumers across Brazil, Canada, the U.S,...Mon, 31 Mar 2003 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/03/property-is-the-top-investment-choice-among-world-s-affluent-among-stocks-technology-gets-top-pick-says-synovate-study.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/03/synovate-smokes-out-the-facts-on-tobacco-use-in-indonesia.html INDONESIA — SYNOVATE, a top ten global research company, today released data confirming that Indonesia is a country of smokers - or rather a country of male smokers. The January 2003 survey was conducted across Indonesia using AsiaBUS, a monthly global omnibus study. It showed that 60 per cent of the male adult population admits to smoking, compared with only...Tue, 18 Mar 2003 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/03/synovate-smokes-out-the-facts-on-tobacco-use-in-indonesia.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/01/synovate-announces-key-hr-appointment-in-emea.html LONDON — GLOBAL research firm Synovate has announced the appointment of Stuart Jones to Human Resources Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). "We are delighted that Stuart is joining us, to further bolster and complement our growing management team" said Nicos Rossides, CEO of EMEA. "He brings to Synovate a wealth of experience gleaned from 20 years...Fri, 24 Jan 2003 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/01/synovate-announces-key-hr-appointment-in-emea.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/01/synovate-brand-launches-in-january-2003.html LONDON — AS of January 2003, the businesses which comprise the Aegis Research network will rebrand as Synovate. "This is the final stage in a process which started two years ago and now incorporates 77 offices in 46 countries, creating a company that is one of the largest and most important custom market research agencies in the world," said Adrian Chedore,...Mon, 6 Jan 2003 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2003/01/synovate-brand-launches-in-january-2003.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2002/10/robert-philpott-named-ceo-of-market-facts-inc-one-of-nation-s-top-ten-research-firms.html CHICAGO — ROBERT Philpott, Director of Asia Market Intelligence (AMI), has been named CEO of Market Facts Inc., one of the country's largest research firms, announced Adrian Chedore, CEO of Aegis Research, the UK-based parent company of Market Facts. Philpott recently relocated to the U.S. from Hong Kong to assume his new post. Both Aegis Research and Market Facts Inc....Tue, 8 Oct 2002 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2002/10/robert-philpott-named-ceo-of-market-facts-inc-one-of-nation-s-top-ten-research-firms.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2002/10/aegis-acquires-inner-strategic-research-s-a.html LONDON — AEGIS Research, a division of the Aegis Group plc (Stock: AGS.L on the London Exchange), has acquired INNER Strategic Research S.A. ("INNER"). Based in Madrid, INNER is one of the largest independent full-service market research agencies in Spain. INNER is the first Spanish acquisition of Aegis Research, which rebrands as Synovate in January 2003. Since...Thu, 3 Oct 2002 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2002/10/aegis-acquires-inner-strategic-research-s-a.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2002/08/study-shows-more-car-buyers-favor-new-power-alternatives.html DETROIT, MICHIGAN — U.S. car buyers in 2002 seemed more inclined than they were in 2001 toward increased use of ethanol, natural gas and electricity, judging from new research from Market Facts Motoresearch, a leading market research firm. Serious consideration of ethanol as a light duty vehicle fuel increased from 14% in June 2001 to 20.1% in March of 2002....Wed, 14 Aug 2002 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2002/08/study-shows-more-car-buyers-favor-new-power-alternatives.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2002/08/study-shows-government-fleet-operators-now-favor-hydrogen-fuel-alternatives.html DETROIT, MICHIGAN — FORTY-SEVEN percent of government fleet decision-makers would seriously consider purchasing hydrogen-based vehicles if they were offered in body styles similar to those currently in operation. Furthermore, 73% of decision-makers who are familiar with fuel cell vehicles and 60% of those who are familiar with hydrogen internal combustion engines...Wed, 14 Aug 2002 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2002/08/study-shows-government-fleet-operators-now-favor-hydrogen-fuel-alternatives.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2002/08/aegis-acquires-sample-surveys.html LONDON — AEGIS Research, a division of the Aegis Group plc (Stock: AGS.L on the London Exchange), announced today that it has acquired Sample Surveys Limited ("Sample Surveys"), one of the largest independently owned custom market research agencies in the UK. Sample Surveys is the second addition to Aegis's research acquisitions in the UK, the first being Pegram...Wed, 7 Aug 2002 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2002/08/aegis-acquires-sample-surveys.htmlhttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2002/06/aegis-research-rebrands-as-synovate.html LONDON — AEGIS Research, a division of the Aegis Group plc, has chosen Synovate as the new brand name for its 43-country research network, announced CEO Adrian Chedore. Over the next six months the individual companies making up the network will retain their original names while endorsing the new brand. In the Americas, Aegis Research companies include Market...Wed, 26 Jun 2002 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.synovate.com/news/article/2002/06/aegis-research-rebrands-as-synovate.html