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Recession-based habits now ingrained in Taiwanese Consumers: GfK

Around 95 percent using various forms of money saving strategy; active cut-backs on spending 26 November, 2013, TAIPEI – With over two-fifth (44%) of consumers in Taiwan expressing the lack of confidence in their current personal economic situation, it is no wonder that majority of local consumers are cautious about spending money. According to a …

GfK signs Memorandum of Understanding with leading broadcasters to bring its global audience measurement experience to Brazil

Nuremberg, 15 November 2013 – Continuing its strategy of international expansion, GfK, an international market leader in market research,  has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with four of the country’s leading television broadcasters, Band TV, Record, RedeTV! and SBT to bring its 40 years of experience in Audience Measurement to the Brazilian market. GfK’s offer …

GfK – marked rise in Q3 income and cash flow

Nuremberg, 14 November 2013 – In the third quarter of 2013, the GfK Group’s income and the cash flow rose significantly: Adjusted operating income climbed 12.5 percent to €49.9 million, the cash flow from operating activities increased from €48.1 million to €92.8 million. In the first nine months of 2013, sales were slightly up by …

GfK study shows uneven distribution of purchasing power across Europe

GfK Purchasing Power Europe, 2013/14 November 4, 2013. – The updated study “GfK Purchasing Power Europe 2013/2014” reveals the regional distribution of consumers’ purchasing power in 42 European countries. The spectrum ranges from 4.5 times the European average in Liechtenstein to one-tenth the average in Moldova. According to the GfK purchasing power study, a total …

Hope of an end to the crisis: Findings of the GfK Consumer Climate Europe study for the third quarter of 2013

Nuremberg, 21 October 2013 – Hope is spreading throughout Europe that the worst of the crisis has been overcome and that the economy is gradually beginning to recover. A number of countries registered considerable growth in some areas in the second quarter, while the downward trend at least slowed down significantly in others. These are …

Imaging Summit 2013 : Conference highlights global trends in the photo industry

Nuremberg, 1 October 2013 – What does the future hold for the photographic industry worldwide? International experts will be discussing this question at the Imaging Summit 2013, which is taking place in Nuremberg on 2-3 December. Under the motto “Imaging is advanced communications”, conference visitors will not only gain scientific and commercial insights into the …

GfK invests in Genius Digital to enhance audience measurement offerings

Nuremberg, 25 September 2013 – GfK makes strategic investment in Genius Digital’s highly efficient data capture and analytics platform. Global market research agency, GfK, has today announced that it has made a strategic investment in media technology solutions provider, Genius Digital. The agreement gives GfK’s clients access to Genius Digital’s leading data capture and collection …

Findings of the GfK Consumer Climate study for Germany for September 2013

Nuremberg, 25 September 2013 – Highs and lows for the consumer mood in Germany in September. While economic expectations and willingness to buy improved, income expectations dropped, albeit remaining at an extremely high level. Following a revised value of 7.0 points in September, the overall indicator is forecasting 7.1 points for October. German consumers are …

Rising sophistication of Malaysian consumers fuel demand for premium small domestic appliances: GfK

Higher-end coffee machines, irons and vacuum cleaners register huge increase in take-up this year   19 September, 2013, KUALA LUMPUR – Advancing economy over the years has brought about increasing consumer sophistication and spending power, effectively stimulating the premium segment of the appliances market in Malaysia. According to latest findings from GfK, the robust 21 …