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David Crosbie
  • Account Manager, GfK Roper Consulting
  •  Has worked in market research since 2003, and in GfK Roper Consulting since 2007.
  • Specialises in global consumer insight, using data from GfK Roper Reports® Worldwide to advise clients in all sectors on how to understand and react to consumer trends around the world.   
  •  Graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in Oriental Studies.
  • Fluent Japanese speaker.
Posts by David Crosbie

The Endless Quest for Peace of Mind

5/5/2011, 10:42am

A spate of data security scares fuels an on-going trend, says David Crosbie.

Getting Away From It All

The search for peace and solitude gets ever trickier

1/31/2011, 11:08am

Explore the global trend toward streamlining as a consumer response to modern life.

Has Indonesia smashed the BRIC wall?

12/9/2010, 12:21pm

The world’s fourth most populous country is definitely one to watch, says David Crosbie

Despite the Gladwell Debate, Social Networks Matter

11/9/2010, 12:10pm

The Blink author’s latest pronouncements should be viewed in the context of broader consumer trends, argues David Crosbie

Green Responsibility

Politicians, multinationals, consumers – who should be taking responsibility for protecting the environment?

5/20/2010, 2:57pm

A couple of recent news events have made this question more pertinent than ever.

Ash Clouds Our View of the Future

Volcanic eruptions are just the latest ‘unknown unknown’ to challenge our predictions.

4/23/2010, 10:17am

As the dust settles on an unprecedented week of travel disruption, David Crosbie considers the effect such events can have on how we plan ahead.

Consumers' Green Attitudes No Fairy Tale

Reaction to awareness campaign underlines the controversial nature of this topic

3/31/2010, 10:32am

The British government’s latest climate change campaign has been criticised by advertising watchdogs after hundreds of complaints from the public

Cooking For All Curries Favour in India

It seems that traditional gender roles around food are changing in the sub-continent

3/11/2010, 10:36am

Indian cooking is loved all around the world – but food marketers should note who cooks it and why.

Talkin' 'bout My Generation

Nothing brings people together like a shared grievance

2/18/2010, 2:27pm

David Crosbie (29) never identified himself with a ‘generation’, until now. What could have brought about this revelation?

Going against the grain?

On the contrary, Japan’s latest green innovations are right on trend

1/28/2010, 3:16pm

Tokyo’s recent Eco Products Fair showcased a range of innovations that fit with the idea that being kind to the environment doesn’t have to involve great cost or complexity.

Feel the Rage and Prepare to Be "Janmoired"

Consumer power is here to stay in 2010

1/11/2010, 1:24pm

Attention consumer marketers...in 2010 Consumers Are In Control. My advice? Deliver on your brand promise, respect the power of social media and avoid being Janmoired.

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Location Wars:The secrets of country brand marketing http://www.themarketer.co.uk/trends/location-wars-the-secrets-of-country-brand-marketing/?locale=en


Location Wars:The secrets of country brand marketing
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Forget postcard clichés, country brand marketing has become big business as nations battle it out for top billing on the world stage to attract business and tourism. Muireann Bolger looks at what makes a strong country brand and the winners and losers of 2011
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The Economist: ’Tis the season to be frugal http://www.economist.com/node/21538756


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THANKSGIVING DAY, which this year falls on Thursday November 24th, is fast approaching and retailers in America are getting ready to lay out their wares in the hope that the annual stampede by shoppers wi
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Attention Marketers: AMA TV brings you another great episode of marketing news and insights. Hear about big brands, networking and customer loyalty! This week hear how Gap is going back to basics and expanding their international presence, just in time for the holidays-networking, GfK Custom Research's 3 keys to help ensure a successful customer loyalty program and more!


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Attention Marketers: AMA TV brings you another great episode of marketing news and insights. Hear about big brands, networking and customer loyalty! This week hear how Gap is going back
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There is a world of difference between being in the Experience business (capital “E”) and designing the customer experience (small “e”).
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New survey shows steady decline in customer loyalty for specific brands, signals the need for a new approach to marketing automobiles in the future
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Wayne Gretzky famously said he always skates to where the puck is going. In market research, it is clear the puck is headed straight to the smartphone.
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Younger Automobile Buyers Not as Brand Loyal as Older Counterparts
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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Oct 26, 2011) - During the past decade, automobile manufacturers have experienced a steady decline in customer loyalty for specific brands. This change signals the need for a new approach to marketing automobiles in the future according to a new survey conducted by GfK Au...
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Recession-scarred shoppers are tired of cutting back, and they're ready to give in to their pent up spending impulses, experts say. So after a few years of austerity, this holiday season, many people are going to be splurging a bit more on presents for themselves.
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