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15 September 2008
Singapore
THESE DAYS, MORE GLOBAL CONSUMERS ARE CHECKING NUTITION LABELS ON GROCERIES, BUT STILL NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING THEM!
Two in three (66%) global online consumers say they take notice of packaged goods labels containing nutritional information compared to two years ago but less than half of consumers (44%) claim to mostly understand what they’re reading – according to findings from an Internet survey on Food Labeling and Nutrition conducted in 51 countries, released today by The Nielsen Company.
20 August 2008
Singapore
GLOBAL CONSUMER CONFIDENCE FALLS TO RECORD LOW: NIELSEN
Over half of global online consumers think their country is currently in recession and consumer confidence worldwide has fallen to its lowest since 2005, according to the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index, which measures the confidence, major concerns and spending habits of online consumers in 51 markets around the world.
4 June 2008
Singapore
INFLATION A BOON TO SINGAPORE'S MODERN TRADE: NIELSEN
An improving economy and the rapid opening up of various markets in Asia have given rise to a group of affluent consumers who are eager to adopt the latest fashion trends. According to the latest Nielsen Global Luxury Brands Study, consumers in Hong Kong lead the region as Asia Pacific’s most designer brand-conscious.
4 April 2008
Singapore
HONG KONG & INDIA - HOME TO ASIA’S BIGGEST DESIGNER BRAND FANS: NIELSEN
An improving economy and the rapid opening up of various markets in Asia have given rise to a group of affluent consumers who are eager to adopt the latest fashion trends. According to the latest Nielsen Global Luxury Brands Study, consumers in Hong Kong lead the region as Asia Pacific’s most designer brand-conscious.
25 March 2008
Singapore
CONSUMERS UNLIKELY TO BE INFLUENCED BY GROCERY STORES' ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLINESS BUT WOULD TRADE CONVENIENCE FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT
According to a global food packaging survey conducted by The Nielsen Company, a shop’s environmental friendliness is the last consideration for consumers in determining where to spend their grocery dollars, while Good Value for Money ranks as the number-one influencer of store choice.
11 March 2008
Singapore
THE NUMBER OF INTERNET SHOPPERS UP 40 PERCENT IN TWO YEARS - OVER 875 MILLION CONSUMERS HAVE SHOPPED ONLINE
More than 85 percent of the world’s online population has used the Internet to make a purchase—increasing the market for online shopping by 40 percent in the past two years—according to the latest Nielsen Global Online Survey on Internet shopping habits. Globally, more than half of Internet users have made at least one purchase online in the past month, according to Nielsen, and in Singapore, close to two-fifth (39%) have done so
21 February 2008
Singapore
MICHAEL SHERRARD TO LEAD NIELSEN'S FMCG CUSTOMIZED RESEARCH
The Nielsen Company announced today the appointment of Michael Sherrard to the position of Executive Director, FMCG Customized Research, Asia Pacific.
19 December 2007
Singapore
HALF OF THE SINGAPORE WORKFORCE DON'T WANT TO WORK PAST 60: NIELSEN
Despite much recent talk about the subject of retirement in Singapore, one-fifth of the working adults are not yet certain when they can afford to retire.In a recent study conducted by The Nielsen Company amongst working adults in Singapore, over one third (36%) expressed that they would ideally like to retire by the age of 55. While a minority (5%) wishes to remain in the workforce until they are 65 years old, 10 percent held on to their enduring working spirit of never wanting to retire.
21 September 2007
Singapore
THE NIELSEN COMPANY INTRODUCES NEW, DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO MEDIA & MARKETING TRENDS IN ASIA PACIFIC
Already recognized as the most culturally diverse region globally, Asia Pacific is a potpourri of mature, emerging and rapidly industrializing consumer markets which are home to more than half the world’s population and some of the world’s most dynamic, rapidly expanding media and marketing sectors. Acknowledging the growing importance of this region on the world stage, The Nielsen Company has produced its first joint ACNielsen/Nielsen Media Research consumer and marketing insights report –Nielsen Asia Pacific Media & Marketing Trends 2007.
13 September 2007
Singapore
HEADACHES, COLDS, AND BACKACHES--MOST COMMON HEALTH COMPLAINTS: NIELSEN GLOBAL SURVEY
Key findings from a global health survey conducted by The Nielsen Company has found that headaches, colds, sleeping problems, and backaches are the most common ailments of the world’s consumers. In an industry estimated to be worth over US$70 billion, consumers are loyal and habitual purchasers of over-the-counter (OTC) self-medication products to treat their condition.
24 August 2007
Singapore
FROM HIGH STREET TO WEB FOR THE BANK BRAND: INTERNET BANKING THHE MOST FREQUENTLY USED BANKING METHOD AMONGST ONLINE USERS GLOBALLY
As increasing number of consumers switching to online banking, the voice of the bank brand is shifting from the High Street to Websites - 14 percent of the world’s Internet users banking online as often as daily and 32 percent claiming to bank online at least two or three times a week, according to a study released by The Nielsen Company.
7 July 2007
Singapore
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE ON THE INCREASE IN HONG KONG, VIETNAM, INDONESIA AND SWEDEN BUT SOFTENING GLOBALLY
Consumers in Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia and Sweden appear to be riding a wave of confidence in the midst of a general softening of consumer sentiment globally, according to the latest Global Consumer Confidence Study issued by The Nielsen Company.
15 June 2007
Singapore
PAUL RICHMOND NAMED NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR ACNIELSEN SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA
The Nielsen Company today announced the appointment of Mr Paul Richmond to the position of Managing Director, ACNielsen, The Nielsen Company, for Singapore and Malaysia.
6 June 2007
Singapore
A BAD HAIR DAY IS OUT OF THE QUESTION WHEN IT COMES TO LOOKING GOOD
Eight in 10 Singaporeans Feel the Pressure to Look Good
To maintain or enhance their looks, two thirds of the world’s consumers focus on taking care of their hair - in conjunction with a daily skin care regime and regular facial treatment – and if money were no object, they would continue to care for their hair, but would spend more on body massages and teeth-whitening, according to a study released by The Nielsen Company.
31 Jan 2007
Singapore
SINGAPOREANS’ CONCERNS ON ECONOMY AT ALL TIME LOW: ACNIELSEN
Indians continue to ride on a confidence high Singaporeans rank third globally Singaporean consumer confidence continues to ride high in the latest ACNielsen Consumer Confidence Index
19 Jan 2007
New York and Haarlem, the Netherlands
VNU CHANGING NAME TO THE NIELSEN COMPANY--Newly branded, streamlined company; Focus on innovation and integrated services; Helping clients find clarity in complex markets
In a move that emphasizes its best-known brand name and underscores its commitment to create an integrated, streamlined global organization, VNU announced today it is changing its name to The Nielsen Company.
26 Dec 2006
Singapore
Singaporean consumers aligned with global on their New Year’s Resolution:
Get More Exercise and Strike a Better Home / Work Balance
Singaporeans rank third globally wanting to exercise more and spend more time with family
With less than a week to go before the end of the year, over half (56%) of the world’s online population has already decided on their New Year’s Resolution, with 62 percent of them promising to exercise more, and half planning a better home/work balance, according to ACNielsen, the world’s leading market research and information company.
20 Nov 2006
Singapore
Turning back the hands of time: ACNielsen
40s the new 30s, 30s the new 20s, and 60s our new middle age…
Cosmetic surgery an option for one in five
As populations in the 21st century continue to age, the world’s Internet consumers are happy to turn back the hands of time, with 60 percent agreeing that your 40s are the new 30s, and over half who consider your 30s the new 20s, and 60s the new middle age, according to a survey by ACNielsen, the world’s leading market research company.
30 Oct 2006
Singapore
ACNielsen to further develop Customised and International Research in Singapore with appointment of Senior Research Specialist
ACNielsen announced today the appointment of Ms Agnes Khoo in the newly-created position of Business Development Consultant, effective immediately.
4 Sep 2006
Singapore
Global consumer confidence sustained; though consumers remain cautious about spending: ACNielsen
Singaporeans are upbeat about the near future and local job prospects
Global consumer confidence remains at 2005 levels, with Indians leading the world on the 2006 ACNielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index followed by the Norwegians and Danes. Singapore ranks 11th globally.
17 Aug 2006
Singapore
Terrorism less of a major concern among world's consumers as of June 2006; though renewal of concern likely following recent threats
Travelers around the world planning to travel between the US and UK were inconvenienced by unexpected flight delays and the instigation by the British government of more stringent security measures subsequent to last week’s thwarting of the terrorist airline plot. Yet it's all worth it for the safety of the world’s consumers, who did not consider the threat of terrorism a major concern when surveyed two months ago.
14 Aug 2006
Singapore
Consumers want healthy homes: Concerns for health and hygiene driving consumer purchases of household products
Consumers’ growing desire for healthy, germ-free lives is driving the purchase of household products that benefit their health and wellness, according to the latest study released by ACNielsen Global Services, an operating unit of ACNielsen, a VNU business.
27 July 2006
New York, USA
ACNielsen Launches Major Loyalty Marketing Initiative
A new ACNielsen loyalty business unit will help clients use shopper information to gain consumer insights and improve marketing & merchandising programs.
19 July 2006
Singapore
Asians are the World’s Greatest Recreational Shoppers: ACNielsen
61 percent of Singaporeans admit to shopping at least once a month for entertainment, not just necessity -- nearly 3 in ten shop once or more times weekly
Results from the global ACNielsen online survey about consumers’ attitudes towards shopping have confirmed that the world’s most avid recreational shoppers are to be found in Asia.
7 July 2006
Singapore
Three in Five Singaporeans Have No Recollection of who sponsored the FIFA World Cup: ACNielsen Survey
But it’ll be sleepless in Singapore, with more than a-third of us expected to tune in to the final
The 2006 FIFA World Cup is possibly the biggest and most followed international sporting event during its month-long play-offs. Surprisingly, even with the extensive interest and publicity generated by the tournament in the media, nearly three-fifths of locals were not able recall a single World Cup sponsor, according to the findings from a latest ACNielsen Research Singapore study.
5 June 2006
Singapore
Ralph Lauren the most popular designer brand globally and in Singapore, but Louis Vuitton is the brand most locals aspire to if money was no object
According to a global online survey of 21,000 consumers in 42 countries conducted by ACNielsen, Ralph Lauren is the world’s most popular designer brand followed by Christian Dior, Giorgio Armani, and Gucci. Yet when it comes to the most coveted brand if money were no object, Italian fashion powerhouses take the lead, with Giorgio Armani the most aspired-to, closely followed by Gucci.
17 April 2006
Singapore
Singapore government tops the world for their job creation efforts: ACNielsen
Yet nearly half felt their current work hours are too long
Unemployment is a key issue when market economies are flat or declining, but job creation efforts by local governments can definitely ease the impact — and such efforts by the Singapore government have not gone unrecognized! According to a global online survey conducted by ACNielsen, more people in Singapore than in any other country in the world have given the local government a ‘thumbs-up’ for its job creation efforts!
8 March 2006
Singapore
You don’t need to own a car to be worried about escalating fuel prices: ACNielsen Seven in 10 Singaporean respondents felt affected by fuel price hikes
While 70 percent of Internet-users worldwide claim to have a vehicle for which they must buy fuel, an even greater number are concerned about the impact of ever-rising fuel prices. As many as 82 percent of consumers on the world’s five continents claim to be feeling the hit to their wallets in a recent online survey by ACNielsen, the world’s leading market research and information company. The survey, conducted in November 2005, polled over 23,500 respondents – regular Internet users – in 42 markets, including 500 in Singapore.
3 February 2006
Singapore
Consumer Confidence Improving the World Over, Says ACNielsen Economy and Job Security remain key concerns while anxiety towards Terrorism and Health elevate in Singapore
Consumer confidence in their local economies, job prospects and their personal financial situation is on the rise globally. The Consumer Confidence Index introduced by ACNielsen earlier this year grew from the average 92 points in May 2005 up to 98 points in November, with two thirds of countries seeing it rise.
11 January 2006
Singapore
A More Attractive Mobile Subscription Plan is the Major Reason for Switching Service Providers: ACNielsen Survey
If you are a mobile phone subscriber who is inclined to switch service provider, there’s a 50 percent chance that you are on the lookout for another service provider that has a more attractive subscription plan. A survey was recently conducted by global market research leader ACNielsen Research Singapore amongst mobile phone users, to find out their attitudes towards their mobile phone service providers.
19 December 2005
Schaumburg, IL, and Hoboken, NJ, USA
ACNielsen Book on Category Management Book Published by Wiley
ACNielsen and John Wiley & Sons today announced the release of "Consumer-Centric Category Management: How to Increase Profits by Managing Categories Based on Consumer Needs." The new book, created by ACNielsen and published by Wiley, explores both the state of and the state-of-the-art in category management - the process of managing product categories as small businesses.
2 November 2005
Singapore
Singaporeans are Receptive to Buying Online--Airlines/Travel Reservations and Books Top the List of Internet Purchases, according to ACNielsen’s Online Survey
Singaporeans are receptive to shopping online with more than 8 in ten online survey respondents (81%) having shopped on the net.
10 October 2005
Singapore
Growth of Private Label Continues Worldwide, Says ACNielsen
Singapore amongst the top ten fastest growing Private Label Markets
Private Label fast-moving consumer goods continue to steadily increase their share of the global marketplace, according to The Power of Private Label 2005 Executive News Report released today by ACNielsen.
13 September 2005
Singapore
From a Healthy Diet to a Balanced Lifestyle --Singaporeans Are Watchful of What they Eat, Most Choose to “Steam” for a Healthier Diet
Singaporeans are a diet-conscious lot, with the majority of locals consciously attempting to eat healthily, and most of them choosing to eat ‘steamed’ food, according to latest survey findings from ACNielsen Research Singapore.
22 August 2005
Singapore
Private Label A ‘Good Alternative’ to Other Brands, Offering the Same Quality & Value: ACNielsen Global Consumer Survey
Two thirds of global consumers consider Supermarket Own, or ‘Private Label’, Brands to be a good alternative to other brands, with as many as four in five consumers considering this the case in the developed markets of Europe, the Pacific and North America, according to a Global Private Label Consumer Study released today by ACNielsen, the world’s leading marketing research and information company.
15 August 2005
Singapore
We Know What You Did Last June School Break: ACNielsen Survey
The majority of full-time, school students aged 15 years and above are left to their own devices during school holidays, according to latest research from ACNielsen Research Singapore. A recent ACNielsen survey found that the most popular school holiday pastime Singaporean full-time students indulged in was getting together with friends (70%), and entertaining themselves at home with computer games and the internet (68%). A similar trend was also found for the school break last December, where 64 percent and 69 percent respectively entertained themselves in this way.
3 August 2005
Singapore
The Label-Conscious Global Shopper – Only Partly Understanding Food Labels, but Selective Nonetheless.
Half the world’s consumers understand the nutritional labels on food packaging only ‘in part’, although two in 10 ‘always’ check grocery labels, four in 10 do so when buying a product for the first time and nearly three in 10 check them when buying certain food types, according to a study released today by ACNielsen, the world’s leading marketing research and information company.
13 June 2005
Singapore
Asian Consumers Riding High While Europeans and Americans in the Doldrums
Asian consumers are clearly the world’s most optimistic while the vast majority of Europeans and Americans remain firmly in the doldrums, according to the latest global online consumer confidence survey from ACNielsen.
1 June 2005
Singapore
Paris Overwhelmingly the People’s Choice as 2012 Olympics Host City
While citizens in hopeful 2012 Olympic host cities London, Madrid, Moscow, New York and Paris await the July 6th Olympic Committee decision, a large number of the world’s inhabitants have already made up their minds about which city they would prefer, and it is Paris, according to a global study conducted by ACNielsen.
9 May 2005
Singapore
ACNielsen Takes Global Consumer Insight Capabilities to the Next Level
ACNielsen, the world's leading market information provider, is taking its global consumer insights capabilities to the next level with the launch of two new consumer insights services powered by the extensive global expansion of its Homescan consumer panel business in the US and aggressive launch plans in Asia and Europe.
6 May 2005
Singapore 
"Your Voice" Internet Panels Go Live in Singapore Japan and Korea
ACNielsen announced the launch of Your Voice - the company's online research panels - in Korea and Japan, following a similar launch in Singapore at the end of 2004. The Japanese and Korean launches bring the total number of ACNielsen's "Your Voice" Internet panels in Asia Pacific to five.
5 May 2005
Singapore
Mind Your Mobile Phone Manners: ACNielsen Survey
Don’t be surprised if you’re on the receiving end of some dirty looks the next time you’re engrossed in a conversation on your mobile phone – you just might be speaking too loudly for the comfort of those around you! The latest survey by ACNielsen reveals what Singaporeans consider to be the most ‘annoying’ mobile phone habits, with talking loudly, and leaving mobile phones switched on during inappropriate social settings making it to the top of the list.
13 April 2005
Singapore
Asians in the Driving Seat for Future Car Ownership—One in Five Singaporean Internet Users plan to buy a car
A global online survey on car ownership and purchase intentions conducted recently by ACNielsen reveals that people in Asia are the most ‘aspirational’ when it comes to car ownership in the next 12 months when compared with their American and European counterparts.
7 March 2005
Singapore
Sleepless in Asia: 40% of Asia Pacific Consumers; One in Two Singaporeans Awake Past Midnight
An average of 37% of consumers the world over aren’t usually tucked up in bed until after midnight, but 40% of people in Asia Pacific are burning the midnight oil compared to 34% of Americans and 32% of Europeans. In Singapore, more than half the local population claimed that they do not normally ‘hit the sack’ before the clock strikes midnight. These findings were revealed in a global study of sleep habits recently released by ACNielsen, a leading provider of consumer and marketplace information.
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