Industry Analyst Reporter - Industry Specific News

Online retail keeps express markets alive, says Datamonitor

Barbara French, Tekrati — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:57:13 UT

Online retail is offering the express market a much-needed lifeline as it crawls out of the hole it has found itself in since the onset of the global economic recession. Research by independent market analyst Datamonitor reveals that a rise in home deliveries is benefiting post offices and courier firms contending with a difficult trading environment.

Evolving Technologies Drive Entertainment Industry in 2010, Says Plunkett Research

Barbara French, Tekrati — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:00:51 UT

Plunkett Research, Ltd. has released their newest market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett's Entertainment and Media Industry Almanac, 2010 edition, which identifies and analyzes major trends shaping the industry.

ANA/Forrester Survey: TV Advertising Budgets Are Under Siege

Barbara French, Tekrati — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:52:17 UT

A joint ANA (Association of National Advertisers) and Forrester Research Inc. (Nasdaq: FORR) survey of more than 100 national advertisers illustrates marketers’ continued lack of confidence in the effectiveness of television ads.

Consumer Trust In US Financial Institutions Is Returning, Says Forrester Research

Barbara French, Tekrati — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 23:02:27 UT

One year after the depths of the worst financial crisis in half a century, Americans are more likely to say their financial institutions are doing what’s best for them, according to the 7th annual Customer Advocacy Rrankings by Forrester Research, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORR). But the positive sentiment is not evenly distributed.

Building Automation Systems Market to Exceed $36 Billion in 2015, Says ABI Research

Barbara French, Tekrati — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 22:58:47 UT

Recession and conflict always bring a re-evaluation of energy management and calls for new ways to ensure organizations and nations use energy more efficiently. The same is true in the latest downturn and it is driving significant interest and activity in the market for building automation systems (BAS).