Behind the Curve: Week Ended Dec. 11, 2009
Below are some links to recent research news, studies and lists from the collection of items that MarketingCharts didn’t get to writing up this week, but still may be worth a peek:
Corruption Index: Most Corrupt Countries
eMarketer: US Online Ad Spend Turns Corner
Study Suggests Android Ambivalence in Europe
Small Business Economic Trends (pdf)
Consumers Recovering, but Hangover is Long Term
Despite Economy, Year-to-Date Toy Sales Show Promising Growth
Heavy Shoppers Help Convenience Stores Overcome Negative Impact of Economy
Christmas Shopping Season Sparks Increased Visits to European Online Retailers
Compete Shows November’s Facebook Traffic Flat
Facebook’s European Growth May Have Slowed in November
USA Network Wins Cable Crown Fourth Year in a Row
Brand Preferences More Influential in Driving Purchase than Price