by Ron | Mar 3, 2012 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research
March, 2012 – This article from the South Florida Sun Sentinel discusses the make up of the top 1% income households in South Florida. ( http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-wealthy-income-20120302,0,6797386.story ) By Donna Gehrke-White and Dana Williams Ever...
by Ron | Feb 24, 2012 | Affluence Research, Luxury Research Methodology, Thoughts and Observations
February, 2012 – This article from Luxury Daily discusses the validity and reliability of research among “luxury†and “affluent†consumers. ( http://www.luxurydaily.com/how-reliable-is-your-research-among-luxury-and-affluent-consumers ) By Ron Kurtz There...
by Ron | Feb 21, 2012 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Home Purchases & Remodeling, Vacation Homes
February, 2012 – This article from Inman News discusses an upscale, gated and guarded subdivision developed by Disney. ( http://www.inman.com/news/2012/02/21/your-very-own-magic-kingdom-a-price ) By Mary Umberger ORLANDO, Fla. — You say you’re thoroughly...
by Ron | Feb 21, 2012 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Luxury Research Methodology
February, 2012 – This article from JustLuxe.com discusses the complicated nature of affluence research and what to be careful of when using the results. ( http://www.justluxe.com/luxe-insider/trends/feature-1729354.php ) By Susan Kime My qualifications for writing...
by Ron | Feb 21, 2012 | Affluence Research, Luxury Research Methodology, Thoughts and Observations
February, 2012 – This article discusses the dirty little secrets of online panel research. ( https://www.gplus.com/Consumer-Services/Insight/New-study-raises-serious-questions-about-surveys ) By Ron Kurtz Most consumer research, including luxury consumer research,...
by Ron | Jan 27, 2012 | Affluence Research, Marketing, Thoughts and Observations
January, 2012 – This article from Luxury Daily discusses seven facts that should serve as signs of caution before basing marketing plans on trend forecasts. ( http://www.luxurydaily.com/7-trend-caveats-for-the-2012-luxury-and-affluent-market/ ) By Ron Kurtz At this...