Marketing Forecast from Ad-ology

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

* Aging Baby Boomers are expected to be a lucrative market, as 75% of Boomers don’t get eight hours of sleep, and 17% report trouble falling asleep each night.

Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Taxi Services. The following are the predicted Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:

* Taxi driver employment is expected to grow 16% between 2008 and 2018, due in part to predicted increased demand from the aging population and tourists.
* Some cities are testing out congestion pricing, including New York City, which is starting a three-year program to improve traffic management.
* More taxis are equipped with technology-based improvements, including interactive electronic passenger maps.

Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Cosmetics/Skin Care Shops. The following are the predicted Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:

* In 2009, anti-aging features were a bright spot in the industry, as consumers continued to pay premium prices for these products.
* Sales of natural beauty products are on the rise, and a recent study found that 93% of all women might or would be willing to try a new beauty brand if it earned the USDA Organic Seal.
* Nail polish was the only category to experience a double-digit sales increase (14.3% growth from 2008).

Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Gift Shops. The following are the predicted Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:

* Many gift retailers report that home accent pieces experienced the biggest sales growth in 2009.
* Products designed with spiritual or religious themes are gaining popularity.
* More retailers are setting up shop online to further boost revenues.

Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Landscaping/Lawn Services. The following are the predicted Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:

* More consumers are becoming interested in green/organic/sustainable landscaping, in regards to both products and design.
* Many businesses are starting to offer xeriscape design to their services.
* Landscape contractors report that mowing/maintenance is one of the fastest-growing services for their businesses.

Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Karate Studios. The following are the predicted Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:

* More schools are opening that cater to non-traditional students (females, Baby Boomers, etc.)
* Mixed martial arts (MMA) are increasingly popular thanks to the popularity of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and similar tournaments.
* Schools are increasing awareness in communities by hosting free self-defense classes.