Marketing Forecast from Ad-ology

Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Alternative Energy Solutions Providers. The following are the predicted Top 3 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:

Retailers are as mad as hell and they’re not going to take it anymore. For years, consumers have been going into bricks and mortar stores to size up the look and feel of a product and then head home to buy it online. Retailers call this trend ‘showrooming’ and they’re rapidly developing new strategies to better compete with online marketers.

Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Optical Stores. The following are the predicted Top 3 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:

Few industries are experiencing the kind of negative pushback that consumers reserve for banks. If they’re not looking over their shoulder in fear of a general economic collapse, consumers are concerned that their own personal financial situation is threatened. Executives at banks of all sizes understand they need to improve their image and communicate a message of stability and optimism this year.

Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Beef and Pork Wholesalers.

Nonprofit organizations can be forgiven if they don’t make marketing a top priority. Many of these entities are focused on delivering goods and services to their constituents and profit isn’t part of the game plan. But in a challenging economic climate, nonprofits might find themselves competing for donations and clients. Developing and executing a good marketing strategy could lead to improved operations for these enterprises.