The Simmons Multi-Media Engagement Study is a unique syndicated research program that measures – across multiple dimensions – the relationship between media vehicles and their audiences. This strategic tool provides measures of the cognitive and emotional engagement consumers have with major media properties, which includes broadcast, cable, and syndicated television, major magazines, and Internet sites. [...]

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In 2008, during the three weeks preceding the Super Bowl there was a 16% average increase in the percentage of Super Bowl fans who drank Budweiser. In 2009, that average increase was 25%, or nine percentage points higher. One factor that might have contributed to last year’s increase was the mass appeal of Budweiser’s Super [...]

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African Americans represent 11% of the U.S. adult population and, as a group, constitute the nation’s largest racial minority market. African Americans are also more optimistic about their financial situation than the general population, and with good reason. According to the Selig Center for Economic Growth, African American buying power reached $913 billion in 2008, [...]

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On January 11, Mark Zandi, chief economist and co-founder of Moody’s Economy.com said at the National Retail Federation’s Annual Convention and Expo in New York that total U.S. retail sales will grow between 3 and 4% this year. Consumers’ increasing optimism about their financial situation and the future of the American economy could indeed spur [...]

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The Sprite Slam Dunk Competition showcases some of the NBA’s best players, as they compete for the title of best dunker during the NBA All-Star Weekend. New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson won last year’s contest. Sprite was also a winner in its own right. During the two months following the 2009 Sprite Slam Dunk [...]

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With the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show wrapped up and Macworld 2010 just a few weeks away, Experian Simmons is examining American consumers’ use of electronic gadgets. No, we won’t be looking at American’s penchant for iPhone-controlled helicopters or 3D TVs just yet, but you will find a wealth of information on trends surrounding TVs, mobile [...]

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The Internet, despite having recently celebrated its 40th birthday, continues to play an increasingly important role in delivering news to American consumers. As of October 12, 2009, 41% of American adults ages 18 and older agreed with the statement, “I am getting more and more of my news online.” But are online news gatherers getting [...]

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Now that the NFL regular season has come to a close, all focus is on figuring out which two teams will battle it out in Miami at Super Bowl® XLIV to be held on February 7th. With 37% of the U.S. adult population tuning in, the Super Bowl provides advertisers with a television audience rivaled [...]

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Credit card debt has been at the center of the economic crisis with both credit card companies and consumers trying to determine the right amount of debt each can responsibly take on. At the beginning of the recession, consumers seemed to be accumulating more credit card debt as observed by the drop in the percentage [...]

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New Year’s is a time for inner-reflection and self evaluation. And many of us, not happy with what we see, resolve to make important changes in our behaviors, attitudes and lifestyles in the coming year. Losing weight and stopping smoking are certainly some of the most common New Year resolutions, but over 6 million Americans [...]

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