Research has shown Millennials are significantly less likely than prior generations to own homes or automobiles — and the rise of the sharing economy has only further illustrated and accelerated that point. But, the one thing Millennials are spending money on is travel. As a generation known for valuing experiences over ownership, it’s no surprise…

Based on findings from our IAS Spring 2018 release, the IAI Annual Report is a snapshot of affluent Americans in the US. Data in the report provides a look at key demographics, affluent influencers (Affluencers), and attitudes and trends in media consumption and usage to offer a current look at who these key affluencers are and…

American affluents’ demand for more authentic, unique and immersive travel continues to grow. In recent years, the focus has shifted from “going places” to “collecting experiences.” Today the travel category exists in a state of constant evolution driven by generational change, disruptive technologies, competition and social media. As in other categories, affluent influencers — particularly…

For over forty years, Ipsos Affluent Intelligence has been the preeminent authority on affluent American consumers. IAI’s continuously fielded Affluent Survey is the longest running, most widely used study of consumers with household income over $125,000. The survey offers an unparalleled view into affluent attitudes, preferences, brand ownership, media habits and purchase intentions – including…

Across the globe, people are spending more time on their mobile devices than ever before—from communicating with friends, to listening to music, to researching a product or brand. This increased engagement has significant implications for those of us in the market research world, as we need to understand these new types of respondents and how…

I am old enough to remember the pre-cable (and even pre-remote!) age. When cable TV started gaining in popularity and there was talk of TV content moving to a subscription model, some wondered what would happen with TV advertising. Well, TV advertising remained strong and continued to grow. Cable didn’t take advertising away. Yes, it…