Chicago (December 7, 2011) – Consumers are quickly becoming fed up with banking fees. If your financial institution began charging $2/month for the convenience of having a debit card with your checking account, what would you do? Recent research from Mintel Comperemedia found that only 19% of consumers would pay…
When asked when the”feelgood factor”will return to the economy, one in five British consumers (22%) think it will be between one and two years – and a massive 42% that it will take longer than two years. Just 2% consumers feel that the feelgood factor is already here, and only…
Chicago (September 30, 2011) – While it’s true that the Baby Boomer population is increasing, older consumers aren’t the only customers life insurance companies should be courting. In fact, latest intelligence from Mintel Comperemedia suggests that Americans under the age of 45 don’t have enough life insurance. “Perhaps this is…
Chicago (July 26, 2011) – Debit rewards programs have often been touted as an easy way to gain and retain customers. But as banks eliminate debit rewards programs as a result of changing legislation, Mintel Comperemedia surveyed consumers on their debit reward behavior and attitudes. It seems debit card programs…
While lack of financial provision for the future is an issue that just won’t go away, it seems that today, the majority of Brits are more focused on what their money can do in the here and now. Indeed, latest research from Mintel finds merely a third (34%) of non-retired…
Chicago (June 15, 2011) – Competition is always fierce in the credit card industry, and these days issuers are sweetening incentives to grab consumers’ attention in an increasingly crowded mailbox. According to Mintel Comperemedia, cash in particular is becoming the enticement of choice, as 23% of credit card offers in…
Chicago (April 20, 2011) – For many financial institutions, pre-recession initiatives such as green marketing have taken a back seat as they have been dealing with the aftermath of the economic crisis. But, it may be time to pull out those tools again in order to help rebuild their image.
Chicago (March 31, 2011) – Competition is intensifying in the credit card industry as the volume of credit card offers continues to rise. As a result, credit card issuers are starting to look for new ways to stand out in an increasingly cluttered mailbox. ” opportunities exist for those…
Chicago (March 25, 2011) – The arrival of spring brings not only warmer weather, but also spring cleaning and the undertaking of do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement projects. Much to the chagrin of home improvement stores, the DIY home improvement market has seen a 21% decline from 2005-2010 according to latest…
Chicago (March 23, 2011) – Women are becoming increasingly influential in the financial world. According to data from market research firm Mintel, the number of women who say they have a self-directed investment account is not significantly different from the number of men who say the same (30% of women…
Chicago (February 23, 2011) – Online banking continues to grow in popularity, and according to Mintel, 79% of consumers visit their banks’ online website on a daily or weekly basis. But it seems that loyalty to online banking would vanish if the service wasn’t complimentary, as just less than 80%…
While the financial crisis and economic downturn have focused attention on the need for consumers to shore up their finances, worrying new research from Mintel, finds more than a third (35%) of adults admit to having less than £500 reserved for a rainy day – and as many as one…
