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Profile: Diane Crispell
  • Executive Editor, GfK Roper Consulting
  • More than 25 years of experience in consumer trends analysis, including writing and presenting in a variety of venues
    • Special expertise in demographics, values, and lifestyles
  • Manages the team producing client deliverables for the GfK Roper Reports® US service and contributes to deliverables for the GfK Roper Reports® Worldwide service
    • These deliverables include the Public Pulse® and Global Pulse® newsletters, client teleconferences and annual perspectives, annual Mood of the World report, and more
  • BA cum laude, Research Sociology, Cornell University
    • Former Executive Editor of American Demographics magazine and award-winning journalist
Posts by Diane Crispell

Authentic Commercial Conversations

8/6/2010, 1:39pm

Making commercial conversations sound genuine is a challenge, but when they are done well, consumers hear themselves talking.

Selling Innovation to Aging Boomers

Is it a good idea or not?

4/12/2010, 1:46pm

Is it worthwhile to pitch new and improved products to older Boomers, or should marketers concentrate on reaching younger novelty seekers?

The Pitfalls of Simplicity

3/12/2010, 1:53pm

Simple isn't always simple, and marketers need to understand why, or they run the risk of irritating consumers.

Mutton Chops and Smoking Jackets

Consuming Nostalgia in Sips

1/19/2010, 10:25am

Yes, velvet is voluptuous. But people seem to be looking for more than the outward trappings of nostalgia these days. Retro trends reveal a longing for civility, too.

Communal Media Consumption Still Matters

11/23/2009, 1:54pm

If more and more Americans are watching TV alone, how can your ads gain exposure past the "lone consumer"? Make sure they are buzzworthy.

New Twists on Mega Drivers

7/1/2009, 12:59pm

Food impacts and reflects our generational and cultural identities as Americans and citizens of the world. To learn how, check out this presentation.

Beyond Scrimp 'N Save

Top Five Consumer Trends for 2009

4/9/2009, 12:31pm

Which of the 26 key global consumer trends should marketers should concentrate on this year? Read on and find out.

How Long Will This Recession Last?

3/10/2009, 12:02pm

Need an answer to the question on everyone’s mind the world over? These consumer trends can point to marketing strategies to counter the influence of these tough economic times.

Make Them Laugh (or at least smile to themselves)

What I want to know is: How much of your life is spent kissing?

3/2/2009, 5:00pm

Research shows that humor in advertising can help your brand find its way into a consumer's consideration set, even in tough economic times. Need convincing? Read on.

Of Affluence and Escapism

2/5/2009, 11:25am

From the affluent to the every day, consumers are cutting back and spending more time in front of their comuter screens than exotic getaways. Can you capitalize on these trends?

Redefining Indugence

1/14/2009, 10:41am

Are consumers really finding ways to enjoy the downturn? And if so, how can savvy marketers capitalize on this trend? Read on to find out.

Use It Or Lose It

Keeping the Consumption Habit Engrained

1/2/2009, 10:26am

In light of the recession, is "staying in" really the new "going out"? For a global perspective on how some restaurants are maintaining momentum in today's economy, read on.
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