Synovate South Africa - Marketing Research Expertise http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/ Synovate in South Africa was established in 1989. We offer the highest levels of market research expertise and exceptional human and technological resource and our data collection capabilities are unsurpassed in the South African market. 84% of South Africans cannot live without their phones http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/news/2010/NewsRelease_SAPhones.html BRYANSTON – 84% of South Africans ‘cannot live’ without their cell phone. This is according to latest findings by market research company, Synovate. Synovate achieves another First in the Pursuit of Excellence: ISO 20252 http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/news/2009/NewsRelease_Synovateachievesanotherfirst.html BRYANSTON – Synovate has again demonstrated their commitment to quality and the company is now compliant with the requirements of ISO 20252. Synovate is the first marketing research company in South Africa to achieve this status. Vehicle Quality in South Africa: Now less than one problem per vehicle http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/news/2009/NewsRelease_VehicleQualityinSouthAfrica.html BRYANSTON – Synovate latest automotive Quality Awards reveal that product quality in new vehicles has improved to the extent that out of 100 new vehicles sold, 7 of them are completely problem free, exempt from the slightest squeak or rattle. Money matters: Global Synovate survey on money and finance http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/news/2009/NewsRelease_MoneymattersGlobalSynovatesurveyonmoneyandfinance.html BRYANSTON – 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 baby. Synovate in South Africa celebrates its 20 year birthday http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/news/2009/Newsrelease_Synovate20thAnniversary.html BRYANSTON – The 15th September marked Synovate South Africa’s 20 year anniversary. Synovators celebrated by giving back to the community. 150 Synovators reached out to 13 charities in total, mostly in Johannesburg but also including some in Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth. Synovate introduces 'always on' research: Synovate Community Panels help companies spot trends, get opinions, product ideas and more http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/news/2009/090908Synovateintroducesalwaysonresearch.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. Adrian Chedore hands over Synovate leadership to Robert Philpott http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/news/2009/28-08-2009PhilpottappointedGlobalCEO.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. Synovate global study reveals car buyer mindset, fears, attitudes, wants and needs in current economic situation http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/news/2009/Synovateglobalstudyrevealscarbuyermindset.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. The price of power: Reactions to electricity tariff increase http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/news/2009/NewsRelease_Thepriceofpower_Reactionstoelectricitytariffincrease.html Johannesburg – 85% of our lower LSM South Africans deem the 31% electricity tariff hike as unacceptable, according to a survey released today by market research company, Synovate. The lower hike of 15%, which applies to lower income earners, was also not received with any enthusiasm – 70% stating that it is unacceptable. South Africans pick dream car over green car http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/news/2009/NewsReleaseSouthAfricanpickdreamcarsovergreencars.html JOHANNESBURG – Leading global market research firm Synovate today released new study findings showing that given the choice, over half of South Africans would pick their fantasy car above a green environmentally friendly car. Synovate Survey: Global recession delays South Africans’ emigration plans http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/news/2009/GlobalrecessiondelaysSouthAfricansemigrationplans.html BRYANSTON – The recession has put a dent in travel plans, according to the latest emigration survey by market research company, Synovate. 2009 Synovate Quality Awards announced http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/news/2009/NewsRelease_SynovateQualityAwardWinnersAnnounced.html JOHANNESBURG – Synovate has announced the 2009 Synovate Quality Awards for Sales and Service Satisfaction in the automotive industry. These awards recognise service excellence and are acknowledged as the highest accolade for customer service in the South African motor industry. 1 in 2 South Africans experience Road Rage http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/news/2009/NewsRelease1in2SouthAfricansexperienceRoadRage.html BRYANSTON – Rage on our roads has maintained a similar level over the last year, according to a recent survey by Synovate. Global survey shows six in ten women consider themselves financially independent http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/news/2009/NewsReleaseWomenAndFinancialIndependenceSA.html Bryanston – Leading global market intelligence firm Synovate has 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. Ins and outs, and ups and downs of the vehicle market http://www.synovate.com/southafrica/news/2009/NewsReleaseInsAndOutsOfTheVehicleMarket.html The vehicle market has been through its ups and downs over the last few years with the last 18 months being some of the most difficult times ever encountered.