Research and Rankings

Nov 14, 2024

Gen Alpha drives household decisions as online video viewing soars by 60%: Report

Kids influence on family electronics buys jumps 1.46 times, revealing their growing impact on household decisions, Kantar Kidscan Report finds.

Nov 13, 2024

Indian consumers voice rising fear about tech ruining lives: Study

As AI and digital begin to encompass all aspects of work, 19% more Indians are worried about it destroying lives, an Ipsos study finds.

Nov 12, 2024

Rural India goes hybrid: 47% embrace digital meets traditional media

Rural consumption of FMCG goods surged 60% over last two years, according to the Rural Barometer Report 2024 by GroupM and Kantar.

Nov 08, 2024

Rural consumption continues to outpace urban markets in India’s FMCG sector

The latest data from NielsenIQ indicates that rural areas have become the primary driver of consumption growth in the FMCG sector, a reversal of previous trends where urban centres led growth.

Nov 05, 2024

Marketers bet big on brand-building, not just quick wins

According to a study by CNN International Commercial and MTM, 78% of marketers listed improving brand awareness and reputation as their top goal.

Oct 28, 2024

Indian consumer sentiment surges amid festive optimism and economic rebound

It surged by 4.3 points in October, lifting it to the top spot globally, as festive cheer and steady monsoons fuel confidence across sectors.

Oct 28, 2024

FMCG TV, print ad volumes dip by 6% in H1’24: TAM AdEx report

Ad volumes for digital medium rose by 7%, and those on radio by 1% during H1 2024.

Oct 23, 2024

Rise of the neo-creator class in India as influencers, consumers converge

With India + Bharat emerging as a mega-trend, brands will be forced to focus on hyperlocal strategies that resonate with specific regional identities, observes the latest consumer trend mapping study by Stumble.

Oct 22, 2024

50% Indians sceptical about authenticity of online content: Report

In today’s rapidly digitalising world, trust has emerged as an important factor reshaping the relationships between consumers and businesses, finds Accenture Song’s Life Trends 2025 report.

Oct 18, 2024

In-store shopping preferred across India: Ipsos study

76% of tier-3 city shoppers prefer in-store shopping, reveals Ipsos IndiaBus Survey 2024.

Oct 17, 2024

People won't care if 74% brands disappear: Havas report

While many brands fumble, a few crack the code and soar ahead, reaping big rewards, according to the agency's global Meaningful Brands report.

Oct 16, 2024

Comedy creators pack a punch in GroupM's 'Top 100 digital stars of 2024'

Comedy creators dominate the list, followed by creators specialising in technology, travel, and photography in The Goat Agency's Top 100 Digital Stars of 2024 list.

Oct 15, 2024

Media inflation in India to rise by 9.6% in 2026: WFA

This might be a brutal hit for brands vying for attention in a fiercely competitive market.

Oct 14, 2024

BFSI print ad volumes shoot up 37% in H1-2024: TAM report

Radio witnessed a drop in ad volumes, while digital posted 17% growth in this sector.

Oct 11, 2024

How AI and algorithms will shape the future of media: Dentsu Media Trends report 2025

The agency's new trends report reveals how 2025 will drive toward a fully addressable, shoppable, and accountable media ecosystem, marking a shift into the 'Algorithmic era of media'.

Oct 10, 2024

World’s top brands lost a whopping $3.5 trillion in value creation

The cumulative value of the world’s most valuable brands has, however, increased by 3.4 times since Interbrand first published its ranking in 2000—from $988 billion to $3.4 trillion.

Oct 09, 2024

Urban India splurges big: Festive spending hits four-year high

Cash registers are set to ring louder than ever this Diwali as urban Indians get set to splurge and influencer marketing leads the consumerism charge.

Oct 03, 2024

Gen Z demands authenticity: No more blind content consumption

A Publicis Groupe research highlights new opportunities for brands within this rapidly evolving consumer landscape, and ways to gain a competitive advantage in an increasingly Gen Z-focused market.

Sep 24, 2024

India's influencer industry to touch Rs 10,750 crore by 2027

With 11% share of the total digital media industry, influencer marketing is exhibiting more than 20% annual growth, finds IMR 2024 report.

Sep 23, 2024

India ranks No 2 in consumer confidence for September ’24: Study

11 countries obtain a National Index score of 50 and above in the latest LSEG-Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index report.