by Ron | Apr 26, 2011 | Affluence Research, Cruises, Entertainment & Recreation, Fine Jewelry & Watches, Home Entertainment Equipment, Home Furniture & Furnishings, Home Purchases & Remodeling, Luxury Market & Goods, Press Releases, Restaurants & Dining, Travel, Vacation Homes, Vacations
In contrast to the March general Consumer Confidence Index of The Conference Board, which fell over 10% to the low levels last seen in Fall 2010, the affluent, who account for about half of all consumer spending, report a better outlook for the economy and their...
by Ron | Apr 26, 2011 | Affluence Research, Apparel, Computers & Electronics, Press Releases
About 58% of the affluent indicated they are aware of at least one of the 12 sites listed in a new Spring 2011 survey of the wealthiest 10% of US households by the American Affluence Research Center. Those aware of any of the sites are aware of an average of 2.7...
by Ron | Apr 26, 2011 | Affluence Research, Computers & Electronics, Press Releases
Only 1% of the affluent lack access to the internet according to a new survey of the wealthiest 10% of US households by the American Affluence Research Center. Roughly one-third of the affluent have access only through a computer, while the remainder own a smart phone...
by Ron | Apr 22, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Luxury Market & Goods, Vacations
April, 2011 – This Luxury Daily article discusses Audi’s strategy is to gain exposure and to develop a good feeling among the affluent audience (http://www.luxurydaily.com/audi-taps-stephen-colbert-to-win-fans-in-sailing-sponsorship/). By Rachel Lamb German...
by Ron | Apr 18, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Computers & Electronics
April, 2011 – This Luxury Daily article features AARC research about affluent people’s use of social media (http://www.luxurydaily.com/50pc-affluent-consumers-do-not-use-social-media-affluence-research-center/). By Rachel Lamb Approximately half of upscale...
by Ron | Apr 1, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Luxury Market & Goods
April, 2011 – This Luxury Daily article discusses how direct mail can incorporate various types of media to communicate a strong message (http://www.luxurydaily.com/jo-malone-tea%e2%80%99s-off-new-scents-with-bloomingdale%e2%80%99s-mailer/). By Rachel Lamb Fragrance...