It’s Time to Take the Blinders Off
What are the big “watch-outs” that CPG manufacturers and retailers need to be mindful of among the many that might not carry as much weight over the long term? While we could list many, we’ve identified three blind spots that we believe should be top of mind given the long-term nature of the...
Hitting the sweet spot
The new sugar tax in Malaysia is set to spur innovation in the beverage industry, providing consumers with more choice than before.
Brands increase trust—and prices—through sustainability
Products that are environmentally friendly and use recycled packaging resonate most strongly with consumers. This is good news for all marketers seeking to connect with sustainability minded consumers.
Small but mighty: Seizing untapped opportunities in Southeast Asia
Looking across Southeast Asia, buoyant economic factors coupled with strong consumer confidence levels are fueling consumers’ willingness to spend, resulting in solid overall FMCG growth in the small but mighty region.
Consumer Disloyalty is the New Normal
A whopping 46% of consumers tell us they are more likely to try new brands than they were five years ago; a clear signal to a trend we should expect to intensify. Yet we see few signs that adjustments have been made to marketing initiatives or innovation pipelines to match these numbers.
A Digital Giant Awakens
Marketing has evolved over the last several decades from marketing to many, marketing to some and now marketing to one. With advancements in technology and the growth of digital media and addressability, precision marketing is now a reality.
Webinar: How to Launch More Incremental Innovations
In this webinar, we highlight our collective learning and wisdom on 'How to Launch More Incremental Innovations'. Showcasing examples from local markets in multiple regions, we present local factors that play out in favour of incremental growth and also hotspots where failure risks lie.
Truly Open or Simply Ajar
At Nielsen, we have a clear view of open, one that is not ajar or a “bit more open.” To us, open means exactly that—open. We define open as the ability to use different parties and types of data, models to enrich and applications to consume and take action.
Becoming Shopper-Centric: Price, Promotion and the Overall Value Equation
By placing the shopper at the center of decision making, manufacturers can better collaborate with their retailer partners to address the inefficiencies of trade spend—one of the largest costs of doing business.
Mindful Cosmetics Consumers Want Beauty with Heart
There are many ways to create a community of beauty consumers that are loyal to retailers and brands. But don’t be overwhelmed: It’s not too late to join the conversation with your beauty consumers—they’re listening, and they’re more than happy to connect directly with you to provide...