Marketers Still Don't Understand Moms, Americans Choose Hotels Over Relatives' Homes and More Consumer Insights
By Janet Grynberg @grynberg_janet 12/06/2019
Marketers still don't understand moms, americans choose hotels over relatives' homes… A summary of the most relevant consumer insight research in the U.S. and U.S. Hispanic markets. If you're trying to keep up with the latest happenings, this is your one-stop shop. Check out the previous consumer insights roundup here.
A survey by Global Web Index has found that the majority of online mothers believe marketers fail to understand them. The study shows that 56% of mothers keep up with the latest fashion trends, 53% are workers, and 15% are likely to do social work for their community.
Deloitte has released its annual global healthcare consumer survey, and found that 49% of American consumers said they would likely take advantage of a tool that allows them to directly compare pricing between providers. In addition, 53% of U.S. consumers said they would likely use tools that allow them to compare quality and satisfaction scores, and 50% said they would likely examine data on safety and effectiveness for certain medications or treatments, according to the survey.
An estimated 192 million U.S. consumers (or 70% of Americans ages 13 to 64) play games, according to a new Consumer Technology Association (CTA) study. More than 60% of gamers now play games with or against others online, including 40% with or against people they don't know, the study finds. In addition, 77% of gamers think video games will be more social in the next five years.
The National Retail Federation has announced that shoppers spent an average 361.90 dollars on holiday items during the five-day Thanksgiving weekend, up 16% from the same period last year. Of the total, 257.33 dollars, or 71%, was specifically spent on gifts. Top gift purchases over the weekend included apparel (bought by 58% of those surveyed), toys (33%), electronics (31%), books/music/movies/video games (28%) and gift cards (27%).
A survey by Trivago of over 1,000 Americans about their lodging preferences during the holidays revealed that only half (49%) of holiday travelers would rather stay with relatives or friends than stay at a hotel. About four in ten (42%) said they choose a local hotel, and one-quarter of consumers said their "ideal hotel" for the holidays is a rental or alternative accommodation. Nearly one in five (19%) say they'd prefer to drive back to their own home rather than stay with relatives or pay for a hotel.
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Author Janet Grynberg @grynberg_janet
Janet has worked as editor and translator since 2013. After graduating with honors when receiving her Bachelor's Degree in English literature, she began working as a book reviewer for Expansión, the leading business magazine in Mexico. She has also worked as editor of young adult literature for publishing houses like Planeta and Penguin, and she's the author of a book of short stories. She's in the process of getting her MA in English at McGill University. Her interests include arts, good food, and her 8 pets.
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