Innovating in the Digital Era: The Evolving Role of Digital Media on New Product Launches
When considering new launches, the role that advertising plays is consistent: Advertising drives awareness; awareness drives trial; and trial drives volume. It makes sense therefore, that when compared to existing products, new products are more reliant on advertising support to grow.
Unemployment is at the Heart of Long-Term Consumer Change
Two important narratives have been necessarily conflated as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has made its way around the world this year: the devastating impact of the deadly disease on the lives of millions and their loved ones and the almost immediate effect on the global economy.
Recalibrated Consumption Dynamics in a COVID-19 Altered World
Many markets across the globe begin to ease living restrictions, and many consumers are returning to a world that's far different from the one they left at the beginning of the year. Nielsen has identified six major areas where consumption dynamics will change moving forward in this unprecedented...
Life in rebound: What will living a new normal look like in the Pacific?
The unforeseen shocks from the global COVID-19 pandemic will draw consumers, industries and societies into a course of restoration and renewal as they look to revive growth. FMCG manufacturers and retailers will need to consider what consumers have endured and how they will emerge over the next few...
From piccolos to percolators: How Australians’ coffee consumption habits have changed during COVID-19
Coffee is to Australia what tea is to England—arguably the national drink after beer—synonymous with socialising, avocado on toast and the Aussie sunshine. However, since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown in Australia, our coffee consumption habits have shifted.
Good For Me, And Good For We
COVID-19 has changed everything, hasn’t it? So why should businesses and marketers have sustainability on their agendas? While certain sustainability claims may not seem as relevant today, some, such as local sourcing, will become ever more important to consumers in the near future.
Real-Time ‘Recessionary’ Response Holds Key to COVID-19 Fallout
With the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 emergency being felt around the globe, there is a natural tendency to make comparisons to the Great Recession. Some habits from that period will be repeated, but to make side-by-side comparisons would be overly simplistic.
No more smashed avo: Australian shoppers turn to cheaper, ‘long-lasting’ fruit and veg options during lockdown
In the wake of COVID-19, Australian consumers have ensured their pantries are packed with food essentials. But new Nielsen research has revealed that consumers are stocking up on produce items, both shelf- and fridge-friendly, as well.
A Look at How Home Care Product Claim Preferences Have Shifted Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
The sentiment around staying safe and hygienic has amplified the relevance of certain product claims. Specifically, consumers now believe product claims focused on killing germs, providing immunity and overall health promotion are more relevant than claims around naturalness, sustainability,...
Tapped Out: Australians still value the power of talk when it comes to brand trust
While Australians actively use digital media and frequently check their social media channels, they trust traditional channels more, and they still prefer real-life conversations when it comes to sharing brand experiences or seeking recommendations.