The document summarizes the results of Amárach Research's monthly Economic Recovery Index survey from April 2009 to February 2012. The February 2012 survey found that the Economic Recovery Index stood at its highest level since October 2011, at 16.9. While over half of respondents still feel the economic situation is getting worse, 18% feel there are signs of improvement. Respondents remain optimistic that the recession's worst effects are behind Ireland and that recovery, while slow, is continuing. Happiness and enjoyment remain the most commonly reported emotions.
This document summarizes the results of Amárach Research's monthly Economic Recovery Index survey from April 2009 to March 2012. The March 2012 survey found that 43% believe Ireland's economic situation is getting worse, while 24% see signs of improvement. The Economic Recovery Index rose to 22.3 in March 2012, its highest level since August 2010. Perceptions of recovery differ depending on respondents' main bank, supermarket, insurer, or newspaper. Overall optimism about Ireland's economic future remains low.
The document summarizes the results of an Economic Recovery Index survey conducted in Ireland from April 2009 to January 2012. Key findings include:
- The January 2012 ERI score was 15.4, up slightly from December 2011, indicating perceptions that the economic situation remains relatively unchanged and is still bad.
- A majority (58%) believe the economic situation is getting worse, while 24% say it has stabilized but remains bad.
- Levels of optimism about the future and personal financial comfort have declined slightly since late 2011. Saving rates remain high due to recession pressures.
- Happiness and enjoyment continue to be the most commonly reported emotions, demonstrating Irish emotional resilience despite economic challenges.
The document provides an overview of Amárach Research's Economic Recovery Index from April 2009 to May 2012. Some key findings include:
- The Economic Recovery Index remained flat at 20.2 in May 2012, down slightly from 22.3 in March 2012, indicating perceptions of economic recovery have stabilized.
- Nearly half of Irish adults believe the economic situation is getting worse or bad but stabilized, while about a quarter see slight signs of improvement.
- Over half remain optimistic that Ireland will be through the worst of the recession in 12 months, though financial worries persist for many.
- Happiness and enjoyment remain the most commonly reported emotions, though stress, worry and anxiety also affect significant portions of the
Our monthly analysis of the mood of the Irish nation, their spending and savings habits, and their outlook on the future.
Broken out by customers of the top 3 banks, top 3 supermarkets, top 3 mobile networks and top 3 daily newspapers.
This document summarizes the results of Amárach Research's monthly Economic Recovery Index survey from April 2009 to March 2012. The March 2012 survey found that 43% believe Ireland's economic situation is getting worse, while 24% see signs of improvement. The Economic Recovery Index rose to 22.3 in March 2012, its highest level since August 2010. Perceptions of recovery differ depending on respondents' main bank, supermarket, insurer, or newspaper. Overall optimism about Ireland's economic future remains low.
The document summarizes the results of an Economic Recovery Index survey conducted in Ireland from April 2009 to January 2012. Key findings include:
- The January 2012 ERI score was 15.4, up slightly from December 2011, indicating perceptions that the economic situation remains relatively unchanged and is still bad.
- A majority (58%) believe the economic situation is getting worse, while 24% say it has stabilized but remains bad.
- Levels of optimism about the future and personal financial comfort have declined slightly since late 2011. Saving rates remain high due to recession pressures.
- Happiness and enjoyment continue to be the most commonly reported emotions, demonstrating Irish emotional resilience despite economic challenges.
The document provides an overview of Amárach Research's Economic Recovery Index from April 2009 to May 2012. Some key findings include:
- The Economic Recovery Index remained flat at 20.2 in May 2012, down slightly from 22.3 in March 2012, indicating perceptions of economic recovery have stabilized.
- Nearly half of Irish adults believe the economic situation is getting worse or bad but stabilized, while about a quarter see slight signs of improvement.
- Over half remain optimistic that Ireland will be through the worst of the recession in 12 months, though financial worries persist for many.
- Happiness and enjoyment remain the most commonly reported emotions, though stress, worry and anxiety also affect significant portions of the
Our monthly analysis of the mood of the Irish nation, their spending and savings habits, and their outlook on the future.
Broken out by customers of the top 3 banks, top 3 supermarkets, top 3 mobile networks and top 3 daily newspapers.
Our monthly look at the shopping, saving and borrowing intentions of Irish consumers against a background of economic recovery. This month we have a special focus on customers of different banks.
A report on the mood of the Irish consumer, from spending and savings, to the economy to their emotional wellbeing.
Based on a survey of 1,000 adults on the Amárach Research monthly online omnibus.
Our monthly survey of 1,000 Irish adults about their views on the economy, spending and savings intentions, and wider influences on their shopping and saving behaviour. Featuring new statements on switching, price sensitivity and buying Irish.
The document summarizes the findings of an Economic Recovery Index survey conducted in March 2015. It finds that the index has reached its highest level in six years, just shy of 40, indicating continued signs of economic recovery in Ireland. Nearly 1 in 5 adults now see clear signs of recovery. Consumer sentiment indicators like willingness to borrow and save rates have also shown some recovery. However, financial well-being indicators have plateaued or fallen slightly. Overall, the survey finds further modest signs of economic recovery, but that not all parts of the economy have recovered equally.
The document provides a summary of the October 2013 Economic Recovery Index report by Amárach Research. Some key points:
- The Economic Recovery Index rose to its highest level of 27.4 in October 2013 since tracking began in April 2009, indicating improved consumer optimism about the economy.
- However, consumers remain cautious and price conscious, with macroeconomic optimism not yet translating to increased spending at the micro level.
- Negative emotions like stress and worry, which have been trending up in previous months, continued affecting consumer behavior.
- While the recovery appears to be happening in the wider economy, the effects are less clear at the ground level for consumers.
The document summarizes the results of Amárach Research's June 2015 Economic Recovery Index survey of 1,000 Irish adults. Key findings include:
- The Economic Recovery Index has plateaued near its recent peak in April 2015, remaining over twice the level of six years ago and indicating the economy is improving.
- Consumer sentiment is positive, with more people feeling financially comfortable and relaxed about spending. However, debt repayment remains a top priority.
- Reported levels of enjoyment, happiness and optimism are up from the depths of the recession, though stress, worry and anxiety remain common emotions.
- The summary concludes momentum is growing in Ireland's economic recovery as consumers loosen their purse strings and are willing
Our monthly survey of 1,000 Irish consumers about their spending and savings intentions, analysed by main bank, TV provider, electricity supplier and health insurer.
This document summarizes the results of Amárach Research's Economic Recovery Index (ERI) for August 2009. The ERI improved slightly between July and August, recovering some lost ground. While the percentage saying the economy is improving is the highest since April, most still feel financial pressures from the recession. The insights suggest that as the recession continues, consumers may spend more due to feeling they've avoided its worst effects, though this alone won't offset job losses and income declines.
We have been tracking the mood and expectations of 1,000 Irish consumers every months since April 2009. Six years on, it is clear that consumer sentiment is vastly improved from the dark days of 2010, and bodes well for consumer spending over the rest of 2015.
The document summarizes the results of Amárach Research's November 2009 Economic Recovery Index survey. The Index fell slightly from its October peak but remained above its July low. Around half of respondents felt the economic situation had stabilized or was improving, up from 14% in April. While outlook indicators like optimism were down slightly from previous months, over 40% agreed the worst of the recession would be over within 12 months. The survey also tracked indicators like spending habits, debt priorities, and views on borrowing and home buying.
The July 2015 Economic Recovery Index results show that consumer sentiment and the economic recovery in Ireland remain positive. The index is above 40 for the second time, indicating gradual improvement in consumer behavior and spending intentions, though paying down debt remains a priority. While optimism is stable or improving slightly, any changes are gradual. The mood of the nation data shows enjoyment and happiness remain the most commonly reported feelings, while stress, worry and anxiety are still frequently experienced. Overall, the report finds momentum in the economic recovery continuing into the third quarter of 2015.
The document summarizes the findings of an Economic Recovery Index survey conducted in January 2015. It shows that consumer sentiment about personal finances and the economy has plateaued after improvements in late 2014. While most still feel the economy is improving, fewer believe they are immune to the recession's effects. Overall optimism remains modest, though willingness to borrow from banks has increased slightly from December. Negative emotions like stress and worry have declined significantly since 2009 but remain higher than pre-recession levels.
The document provides an analysis of Ireland's economic recovery index from December 2014. It finds that while consumer sentiment has improved significantly from the depths of the recession, the mood has remained steady in recent months with the index leveling off at the end of the year. Some positive trends are noted, such as reduced price sensitivity, but also challenges like loneliness among young people. The analysis breaks down responses by demographics and service providers to help businesses plan for 2015. In summary, the report examines Ireland's economic and consumer recovery but finds the mood has stabilized over the last few months of 2014.
The document provides a summary of Amárach Research's monthly Economic Recovery Index (ERI) for Ireland from August 2009 to August 2013. Some key points:
- The ERI has remained above trend levels for the past three months, though negative emotions are rising and positive emotions falling as the summer comes to an end.
- In August 2013, 38% of respondents felt the economic situation was getting worse, while the ERI score was 23.7, sustaining higher levels since June.
- Levels of stress, worry, anxiety and sadness reported in August 2013 have risen compared to previous months, while enjoyment and happiness have fallen.
The AIB Amárach Recovery Indicator November 2010 Results document provides the following information:
1) The Recovery Indicator, which tracks Ireland's economic cycle, fell further in November 2010, returning to levels last seen in April 2009 when the indicator began, reflecting declining confidence in economic recovery.
2) A survey of 1,000 Irish adults found that perceptions of the current economic situation and outlook for recovery worsened, with financial sentiment indicators like spending, saving, debt, and borrowing also declining.
3) Measures of emotions like stress, worry, and unhappiness from the survey increased from April 2009 levels, suggesting more negative moods among the population.
Economic recovery will be emotional as well as financial.
Every month, we survey 1,000 Irish people about the economy, their financial situation and their emotional wellbeing.
This study is sponsored by AIB Bank.
The document summarizes the results of an Economic Recovery Index survey conducted in Ireland from April 2009 to November 2011. The November 2011 survey found a sharp deterioration in perceptions of the economic situation, with 57% saying it was bad and getting worse. The Economic Recovery Index fell to its lowest level since late 2010, indicating perceptions of a weak recovery. Only 28% believe Ireland will be through the worst of the recession in 12 months, down from 52% in April 2009, showing declining optimism about the economic outlook.
The September 2012 results of our monthly survey of 1,000 Irish consumers about the economy, spending, savings and borrowing. And emotions...
Plus analyses by main bank, supermarket, mobile phone network and daily newspaper.
Our monthly look at the shopping, saving and borrowing intentions of Irish consumers against a background of economic recovery. This month we have a special focus on customers of different banks.
A report on the mood of the Irish consumer, from spending and savings, to the economy to their emotional wellbeing.
Based on a survey of 1,000 adults on the Amárach Research monthly online omnibus.
Our monthly survey of 1,000 Irish adults about their views on the economy, spending and savings intentions, and wider influences on their shopping and saving behaviour. Featuring new statements on switching, price sensitivity and buying Irish.
The document summarizes the findings of an Economic Recovery Index survey conducted in March 2015. It finds that the index has reached its highest level in six years, just shy of 40, indicating continued signs of economic recovery in Ireland. Nearly 1 in 5 adults now see clear signs of recovery. Consumer sentiment indicators like willingness to borrow and save rates have also shown some recovery. However, financial well-being indicators have plateaued or fallen slightly. Overall, the survey finds further modest signs of economic recovery, but that not all parts of the economy have recovered equally.
The document provides a summary of the October 2013 Economic Recovery Index report by Amárach Research. Some key points:
- The Economic Recovery Index rose to its highest level of 27.4 in October 2013 since tracking began in April 2009, indicating improved consumer optimism about the economy.
- However, consumers remain cautious and price conscious, with macroeconomic optimism not yet translating to increased spending at the micro level.
- Negative emotions like stress and worry, which have been trending up in previous months, continued affecting consumer behavior.
- While the recovery appears to be happening in the wider economy, the effects are less clear at the ground level for consumers.
The document summarizes the results of Amárach Research's June 2015 Economic Recovery Index survey of 1,000 Irish adults. Key findings include:
- The Economic Recovery Index has plateaued near its recent peak in April 2015, remaining over twice the level of six years ago and indicating the economy is improving.
- Consumer sentiment is positive, with more people feeling financially comfortable and relaxed about spending. However, debt repayment remains a top priority.
- Reported levels of enjoyment, happiness and optimism are up from the depths of the recession, though stress, worry and anxiety remain common emotions.
- The summary concludes momentum is growing in Ireland's economic recovery as consumers loosen their purse strings and are willing
Our monthly survey of 1,000 Irish consumers about their spending and savings intentions, analysed by main bank, TV provider, electricity supplier and health insurer.
This document summarizes the results of Amárach Research's Economic Recovery Index (ERI) for August 2009. The ERI improved slightly between July and August, recovering some lost ground. While the percentage saying the economy is improving is the highest since April, most still feel financial pressures from the recession. The insights suggest that as the recession continues, consumers may spend more due to feeling they've avoided its worst effects, though this alone won't offset job losses and income declines.
We have been tracking the mood and expectations of 1,000 Irish consumers every months since April 2009. Six years on, it is clear that consumer sentiment is vastly improved from the dark days of 2010, and bodes well for consumer spending over the rest of 2015.
The document summarizes the results of Amárach Research's November 2009 Economic Recovery Index survey. The Index fell slightly from its October peak but remained above its July low. Around half of respondents felt the economic situation had stabilized or was improving, up from 14% in April. While outlook indicators like optimism were down slightly from previous months, over 40% agreed the worst of the recession would be over within 12 months. The survey also tracked indicators like spending habits, debt priorities, and views on borrowing and home buying.
The July 2015 Economic Recovery Index results show that consumer sentiment and the economic recovery in Ireland remain positive. The index is above 40 for the second time, indicating gradual improvement in consumer behavior and spending intentions, though paying down debt remains a priority. While optimism is stable or improving slightly, any changes are gradual. The mood of the nation data shows enjoyment and happiness remain the most commonly reported feelings, while stress, worry and anxiety are still frequently experienced. Overall, the report finds momentum in the economic recovery continuing into the third quarter of 2015.
The document summarizes the findings of an Economic Recovery Index survey conducted in January 2015. It shows that consumer sentiment about personal finances and the economy has plateaued after improvements in late 2014. While most still feel the economy is improving, fewer believe they are immune to the recession's effects. Overall optimism remains modest, though willingness to borrow from banks has increased slightly from December. Negative emotions like stress and worry have declined significantly since 2009 but remain higher than pre-recession levels.
The document provides an analysis of Ireland's economic recovery index from December 2014. It finds that while consumer sentiment has improved significantly from the depths of the recession, the mood has remained steady in recent months with the index leveling off at the end of the year. Some positive trends are noted, such as reduced price sensitivity, but also challenges like loneliness among young people. The analysis breaks down responses by demographics and service providers to help businesses plan for 2015. In summary, the report examines Ireland's economic and consumer recovery but finds the mood has stabilized over the last few months of 2014.
The document provides a summary of Amárach Research's monthly Economic Recovery Index (ERI) for Ireland from August 2009 to August 2013. Some key points:
- The ERI has remained above trend levels for the past three months, though negative emotions are rising and positive emotions falling as the summer comes to an end.
- In August 2013, 38% of respondents felt the economic situation was getting worse, while the ERI score was 23.7, sustaining higher levels since June.
- Levels of stress, worry, anxiety and sadness reported in August 2013 have risen compared to previous months, while enjoyment and happiness have fallen.
The AIB Amárach Recovery Indicator November 2010 Results document provides the following information:
1) The Recovery Indicator, which tracks Ireland's economic cycle, fell further in November 2010, returning to levels last seen in April 2009 when the indicator began, reflecting declining confidence in economic recovery.
2) A survey of 1,000 Irish adults found that perceptions of the current economic situation and outlook for recovery worsened, with financial sentiment indicators like spending, saving, debt, and borrowing also declining.
3) Measures of emotions like stress, worry, and unhappiness from the survey increased from April 2009 levels, suggesting more negative moods among the population.
Economic recovery will be emotional as well as financial.
Every month, we survey 1,000 Irish people about the economy, their financial situation and their emotional wellbeing.
This study is sponsored by AIB Bank.
The document summarizes the results of an Economic Recovery Index survey conducted in Ireland from April 2009 to November 2011. The November 2011 survey found a sharp deterioration in perceptions of the economic situation, with 57% saying it was bad and getting worse. The Economic Recovery Index fell to its lowest level since late 2010, indicating perceptions of a weak recovery. Only 28% believe Ireland will be through the worst of the recession in 12 months, down from 52% in April 2009, showing declining optimism about the economic outlook.
The September 2012 results of our monthly survey of 1,000 Irish consumers about the economy, spending, savings and borrowing. And emotions...
Plus analyses by main bank, supermarket, mobile phone network and daily newspaper.
The AIB-Amárach Recovery Indicator is a monthly survey that tracks Ireland's economic recovery from recession. The May 2011 results showed improvements, with the Recovery Indicator returning to levels from a year ago. While emotional resilience remains high, consumers remain cautious about spending until the worst of the recession is clearly over. The survey will continue monitoring sentiment to determine when a potential spending bounce might occur as the economic situation improves.
It is two years since we started taking the emotional temperature of Ireland's recession.
This month we report on progress towards an emotional recovery alongside economic recovery.
The document summarizes the findings of an Economic Recovery Index survey conducted in Ireland in February 2015. It finds that while the overall economic outlook continues to improve, consumer behavior indicators like spending, saving, and borrowing remain mixed. The survey finds that most Irish people believe the economy is improving but momentum has slowed in early 2015. Consumer sentiment is improved over 2009 levels but stress, worry and anxiety remain elevated compared to before the recession. The report concludes that further momentum is expected in coming months as unemployment falls but consumers will still be cautious.
The Economic Recovery Index tracks Ireland's economic recovery through a monthly survey. The February 2011 results show:
1) The Recovery Indicator has increased from its late 2010 low but remains below 2010 levels, indicating ongoing but slow recovery.
2) Over half of respondents feel the recession is still affecting Ireland, though optimism is rising gradually.
3) Saving and debt repayment remain financial priorities, while borrowing and spending intentions are up slightly from December 2010.
4) Reported stress and worry remain high while happiness and enjoyment levels are up somewhat from a year ago.
Our latest report is out on the spending, saving and borrowing intentions of Irish consumers.
Maybe there's a recovery under way...?
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The document summarizes the results of Amárach Research's monthly Economic Recovery Index survey in Ireland from April 2009 to May 2015. The key points are:
1) The Economic Recovery Index reached its highest level in April 2015, breaking through the "40 barrier" and remaining close to that peak in May 2015. This indicates the economic recovery is much stronger now compared to 2009-2010.
2) Consumer sentiment measures such as relaxation about spending and optimism have risen significantly from their lowest levels in 2009-2010 and remain elevated.
3) While some financial well-being indicators fell slightly from April's peaks, most measures of public mood have improved steadily since 2009, with less stress, worry and sadness reported in
The June 2014 Economic Recovery Index from Amárach Research shows signs that consumer sentiment in Ireland is gradually improving. The index remained steady this month, and more consumers report feeling optimistic and comfortable financially. For the first time in the survey, 25% of consumers feel more relaxed about spending money. However, many consumers still prioritize paying off debts and seek out low prices. Overall, the results suggest a cautious but continuing recovery in consumer mood.
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This document discusses belonging and community in Ireland. It summarizes the findings of a survey on how Irish people interact with their neighbors, friends, and communities. The key findings are that over half of Irish people know their neighbors well, nearly half have 4 or more close friends, and over 27,000 people are registered volunteers with Special Olympics Ireland. The document examines topics like how long people have lived near neighbors, how often they communicate with friends, and the types of community involvement in Ireland.
The document summarizes the key findings of a research project called "The Future of Ireland". It discusses themes that emerged from focus groups and a survey, including Hope, Belonging, Family, Change, Happiness and Destiny. For hope, it found that while only 19% think Ireland is better now than 10 years ago, 42% expect Ireland to be better in 10 years' time. On belonging, it found that 57% would prefer to live in Ireland than anywhere else, and 46% agree the recession taught the value of family and community. Overall, the research found that while the past decade was difficult, the Irish remain hopeful, proud, and optimistic about the future for themselves and their families.
The document summarizes research conducted on how different generations will sustain the charity sector in the future. Quantitative research included a survey of 1,000 adults examining current and potential future engagement with charities. Qualitative research involved focus groups with those currently and not currently volunteering. Key findings include younger people being as supportive of charities' role but less currently volunteering, though open to future volunteering. Ensuring charities remain fresh through new volunteers and improving engagement of younger people were identified as important factors for the sector's sustainability.
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing in Ireland 2019Amarach Research
A survey of the Irish population about the sources of mental health and wellbeing, drawing on the Human Givens framework in relation to psychological needs and resources.
The Brand Impact of Cause Marketing in Ireland 2018Amarach Research
This document discusses the case for cause marketing. It finds that Irish consumers have a high level of awareness of brands that support causes, with 84% aware of at least one partnership. It also finds that supporting causes increases positive feelings towards brands and loyalty. Specifically, 62% of 16-24 year olds feel more positive towards brands supporting social causes. Over 40% of Irish consumers are more likely to stay loyal to brands that support causes or charities. Cause marketing can thus increase brand awareness, positive associations, and loyalty.
The document summarizes the findings of Amárach Research's monthly Economic Recovery Index survey conducted between April 2009 and June 2018. It finds that the Economic Recovery Index, which measures Irish consumers' views on the state of the economy on a scale from 0-100, has reached its highest level ever of 47.4 in June 2018, indicating Irish consumers may have emerged from a "reluctant recovery." Negative emotions among Irish consumers appear to still be high despite economic improvements, suggesting gains are not translating to meaningful benefits for many. Overall, the outlook for Irish consumer spending in the second half of 2018 is strong.
The document reports on Ireland's Economic Recovery Index from April 2009 to May 2018. It finds that while the index and economic conditions have greatly improved from the deepest recession in 2010, levels of stress, worry and anxiety among Irish citizens have remained high or gotten worse. Consumer sentiment and spending are also improving but the nation's overall emotional wellbeing has yet to fully recover, suggesting economic gains are not translating to meaningful benefits for many. The outlook for strong consumer spending in Ireland remains over the rest of 2018 however.
We have been tracking the economic and emotional wellbeing of the Irish nation every month for the past 9 years. The good news is that our economic wellbeing is clearly getting better, the bad news is that our emotional wellbeing appears to be getting worse...
Our monthly index of Irish consumer spending, saving and borrowing intentions has reached an all time high nearly 9 years after we started measuring the mood of the nation.
The Latte Levy - An Amarach Research and Carr Communications Report 2018Amarach Research
This document summarizes a study examining public opinion in Ireland on a proposed 15 cent levy on single-use plastic cups, known as the "latte levy". The study found that framing the levy and associated policies positively or negatively impacted reactions. Specifically:
- Nearly 6 in 10 Irish adults felt plastic cups contribute to pollution and nearly half felt the levy cost was appropriate.
- Over 7 in 10 supported a suite of measures to reduce plastic cup use, like discounts for reusable cups.
- Framing the levy positively increased support for reusable cups up to 3.4%, while multiple positive interventions could increase reuse up to 12.5%.
The document summarizes the results of Amárach Research's monthly Economic Recovery Index survey from April 2009 to February 2018. It finds that in February 2018, Ireland's Economic Recovery Index reached its highest level ever, indicating the economic situation is improving. Consumer sentiment is also improving - Irish consumers are more willing than ever to borrow and are less focused on debt repayment. Overall, the renewed optimism in consumer sentiment suggests strong consumer spending growth in Ireland over the rest of 2018.
The document summarizes key findings from a report by Amárach Research on the Irish pharmacy market. It finds that Irish consumers will spend over €1.2 billion in pharmacies in 2018, and this figure is expected to grow substantially in the coming years. Pharmacy customers tend to be loyal, with local independent pharmacies receiving the highest net promoter scores. The average customer spends €37 per month on health, beauty, and medical products, with over-55s spending the most. The report forecasts continued growth in the pharmacy sector due to an aging population and increased spending on health and beauty products traditionally sold through pharmacies.
The Three Connected Ireland Report examines how Irish people use mobile technology in their daily lives across three themes: The Connected Life, The Connected Business, and The Connected Citizen. Some key findings:
- People rely on their smartphones for communication, banking, maps, weather, and streaming services. Facebook is a primary source for news.
- Smartphones are seen as helping relationships, work, learning, and relaxation. Nearly half of respondents aim to improve health and fitness with smartphone apps.
- The Connected Business section looks at online shopping habits and engagement with businesses, brands, and services through mobile devices.
- The report is based on a survey of 1,000 Irish smartphone users and
This document summarizes a report on research about the future of the charity sector in Ireland over the next 20 years. It conducted interviews and surveys with various stakeholders to understand their perspectives. Key findings included a desire for change in how charities operate, the need to demonstrate impact through data, issues with regulation and funding, challenges finding qualified people, and improving public understanding and transparency. The research aims to provoke debate on expectations of charities, the role of volunteers, impacts of regulation, needs for professionalism and organizational change, the role of the state, and triggers for change within charities.
This report analyzes loyalty marketing trends in Ireland based on a survey of 12,000 Irish adults. It finds that while most Irish adults belong to multiple loyalty programs, penetration varies significantly between brands. Loyalty program membership is stable over time and higher for older established brands. Different programs attract varying demographic profiles, and program membership has been shown to substantially increase customer loyalty metrics like Net Promoter Score. The report recommends that marketers focus on measuring the impact of their loyalty programs and ensuring programs reach their desired audiences.
Wellbeing and Decision Making in Everyday Life - UCD and Amárach Research 2018Amarach Research
This document summarizes research using the Day Reconstruction Method to study well-being and decision-making in everyday life. The study collected data from over 900 Irish participants about their activities, locations, emotions, social interactions, and experiences of desires and self-control over the previous day. The results show that positive feelings were highest during social interactions and certain activities. Around 15% of reported desires involved failures of self-control. Trait levels of self-control were also found to impact feelings, desires, and fatigue over the course of a day. The document discusses opportunities to use this method to better understand and design interventions regarding specific domains like work, health behaviors, and media consumption.
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During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
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This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
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In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
Generating privacy-protected synthetic data using Secludy and MilvusZilliz
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Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
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Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
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Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
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Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
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2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
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2. The Emotional Recovery
We have been reporting our monthly
Economic Recovery Index since April 2009.
We set out two years ago to assess the
psychological impact of the recession and to
chart our ‘emotional progress’ towards
recovery alongside our ‘economic progress’.
Our tracking research has shown the
remarkable emotional strength of the Irish
people, who have consistently reported
‘happiness’ and ‘enjoyment’ as their two most
frequently experienced emotions.
This report summarises our Economic
Recovery Index results from April 2009 to
February 2012.
The most recent fieldwork was conducted
during 6th-12th February 2012 inclusive.
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3. A Matter of Measurement
Every month we survey a representative, online sample of 1,000 adults and ask them to tell us
which one statement ‘best describes the economic situation in Ireland right now’ (listed below)
The consumer outlook has improved slightly at the start of the year:
Jan’12: 0% Feb’12: 0%
Jan’12: 2% Feb’12: 2%
Jan’12: 58% Feb’12: 55% Jan’12: 16% Feb’12: 18%
Jan’12: 24% Feb’12: 24%
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4. The Stages of Recovery
Perceptions of the current stage of recovery by demographic group:
ABC1 C2DE
FEBRUARY 2012 TOTAL Male Female 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+
F50+ F50-
Weighted Sample 1001 494 506 169 223 187 156 265 477 524
The economic
situation in Ireland is 54% 49% 58% 32% 52% 63% 66% 56% 49% 58%
getting worse
The economic
situation is bad but 24% 28% 20% 29% 28% 19% 15% 26% 24% 23%
has stabilized
The economic
situation is bad but
18% 18% 17% 32% 15% 14% 16% 15% 22% 14%
showing a few signs of
improvement
The economic
situation is getting
better and showing 2% 2% 2% 1% 3% 2% 1% 1% 2% 2%
clear signs of
improvement
The economic
situation is good and * 1% 0 1% * 0 0 * * *
almost fully recovered
from the recession
Source: Amárach Research, February 2012
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5. The Economic Recovery Index
Using the answers to the question on ‘stages of recovery’ we have created the Economic
Recovery Index, which ranges from 0 to 100 (0 = deep recession; 100 = back to peak).
The ERI stood at 16.9 in February 2012, the highest level since October 2011:
Source: Amárach Research, February 2012
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6. Recovery Outlook 1
% of Irish adults who agree with each statement:
Ireland will be through the worst of the recession in 12 months time:
% agree strongly/slightly
52% 42%
41% 43% 39%
48%
41%44% 42%43%
46% 41% 42% 43% 42% 42% 28%
34% 31% 23% 26% 24% 25% 24% 23% 26% 24% 26% 26% 23% 22% 21%
26%
26% 18%
Aug
Nov
Aug
Nov
Aug
Nov
Oct
Oct
Oct
Dec
Dec
Dec
Jan'12
Sept
Sept
Sept
Apr '09
Apr '10
Apr '11
Jun
Feb
June
Feb
June
Feb
July
July
July
Jan
Jan
May
May
May
Mar
Mar
I am optimistic in spite of the current economic situation:
% agree strongly/slightly
61% 54% 55%
65% 55% 53%
57% 59% 58% 60% 62% 51% 48% 48% 47% 47% 48% 48% 47% 49%
51% 55% 54%52% 53%
50% 46% 41% 44% 42% 39% 45%
44%
44%
33%
Aug
Nov
Aug
Nov
Aug
Nov
Oct
Oct
Oct
Dec
Dec
Dec
Jan'12
Sept
Sept
Sept
Apr '09
Apr '10
Apr '11
Jun
Feb
June
Feb
June
Feb
July
July
July
May
May
May
Mar
Mar
Jan
Jan
Source: Amárach Research, February 2012
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7. Recovery Outlook 2
% of Irish adults who agree with each statement:
I feel I am financially comfortable enough to make it through the recession:
% agree strongly/slightly
50% 47%
45% 45% 41% 41% 41%
39% 37% 36% 39% 40% 39%
48% 48%51% 47%48%48%46%
47% 43%47% 45% 46% 32% 34% 34% 34% 38% 38% 34% 33% 37%
45%
Aug
Nov
Aug
Nov
Aug
Nov
Oct
Oct
Oct
Dec
Dec
Dec
Sept
Sept
Sept
Apr '09
Apr '10
Apr '11
Jan'12
June
June
Jun
Feb
Feb
Feb
July
July
July
May
May
May
Mar
Mar
Jan
Jan
Right now it seems like the recession is affecting other people more than it
is affecting me: % agree strongly/slightly
62% 61% 60% 61% 60%
56% 56% 55%53% 55% 55% 53%
59% 49% 45% 47% 48% 50% 49% 46% 49% 45% 45% 49%
52% 54% 52% 45% 45% 44% 43% 46%
53% 51% 50%
Aug
Nov
Aug
Nov
Aug
Nov
Oct
Oct
Oct
Dec
Dec
Dec
Sept
Sept
Sept
Apr'10
Apr '09
Apr '11
Jan'12
June
June
Jun
Feb
Feb
Feb
July
July
July
May
May
May
Mar
Mar
Jan
Jan
Source: Amárach Research, February 2012
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8. Recovery Outlook 3
% of Irish adults who agree with each statement:
The news from other countries makes me more confident the recession
will end soon: % agree strongly/slightly
46% 35% 36%
43% 43%42% 30%
40% 39% 33% 25% 21% 17% 25% 20%
35% 28% 27% 16% 16% 15% 13% 12% 12%16%
18% 20% 11%
14%
Nov
Aug
Nov
Aug
Nov
Oct
Oct
Dec
Dec
Dec
Sept
Sept
Apr '10
Apr '11
Jan'12
June
June
Feb
Feb
Feb
Oct '09
July
July
May
May
Mar
Mar
Jan
Jan
I am less worried about losing my job than I was before:
% agree strongly/slightly
22% 21% 22% 21% 18% 23% 20% 21% 21% 18% 18% 17% 21% 17% 19% 19%
16% 15% 15% 18% 15% 15%
22% 20% 17%
20% 15% 17%
13%
Nov
Aug
Nov
Aug
Nov
Oct
Oct
Dec
Dec
Dec
Sept
Sept
Apr'10
Apr '11
Jan'12
June
June
Feb
Feb
Feb
Oct '09
July
July
May
May
Mar
Mar
Jan
Jan
Source: Amárach Research, February 2012
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9. Job Issues
% of Irish adults who agree/disagree with the statement:
“I am less worried about losing my job than I was before”
ABC1 C2DE
FEBRUARY 2012 TOTAL Male Female 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+
F50+ F50-
Weighted Sample 1001 494 506 169 223 187 156 265 477 524
Strongly Agree 8% 10% 6% 8% 12% 7% 7% 6% 9% 7%
Slightly Agree 11% 13% 8% 10% 16% 15% 11% 5% 12% 10%
Neither/Nor 25% 25% 24% 25% 21% 26% 26% 26% 28% 21%
Slightly Disagree 14% 13% 16% 12% 13% 16% 19% 12% 17% 11%
Strongly Disagree 23% 22% 24% 21% 26% 28% 25% 17% 19% 27%
Source: Amárach Research, February 2012
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10. Financial Sentiment Indicators
% of Irish adults who agree with each statement: February 2010, 2011, 2012 & January 2012
I am more relaxed about I am saving a lot more
spending money than I than before because of
Impact on: was a few months ago the recession
•Spending
•Saving
29%
•Debt 18% 14% 14% 17% 26% 27% 24%
•Borrowing
Feb'10 Feb'11 Jan'12 Feb'12 Feb'10 Feb'11 Jan'12 Feb'12
Now is a good time to
Paying off debts is my I would be happy to buy a house for those
main financial priority borrow from a bank if I who want to
need to
62% 61% 57% 57% 62% 61% 61%
58%
29% 24% 24% 26%
Feb'10 Feb'11 Jan'12 Feb'12 Feb'10 Feb'11 Jan'12 Feb'12 Feb'10 Feb'11 Jan'12 Feb'12
Source: Amárach Research, February 2012
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11. Room for a View
% of Irish adults who agree/disagree with the statement:
“I think that now is a good time to buy a house for those who want to”
ABC1 C2DE
FEBRUARY 2012 TOTAL Male Female 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+
F50+ F50-
Weighted Sample 1001 494 506 169 223 187 156 265 477 524
Strongly Agree 31% 32% 31% 28% 32% 28% 36% 32% 29% 33%
Slightly Agree 29% 30% 29% 27% 31% 33% 22% 30% 30% 28%
Neither/Nor 11% 10% 11% 17% 10% 8% 11% 9% 11% 11%
Slightly Disagree 11% 12% 9% 8% 11% 15% 7% 11% 12% 10%
Strongly Disagree 13% 12% 14% 11% 11% 11% 22% 14% 12% 15%
Source: Amárach Research, February 2012
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12. The Mood of the Nation 1
Did you experience any of these feelings a lot of the day yesterday?
% saying Yes: April 2009 to February 2012
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
Enjoyment Happiness Stress Worry
10%
0%
Jan '12
June
June
Nov
Dec
July
Nov
Dec
July
Nov
Dec
Apr '09
Apr '10
Apr '11
Oct
Oct
Oct
Aug
Aug
Aug
Feb
Feb
Feb
Sept
Sept
Sept
May
Jun
Jan
Mar
Jan
Mar
Jul
May
May
Source: Amárach Research, February 2012
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13. The Mood of the Nation 2
Did you experience any of these feelings a lot of the day yesterday?
% saying Yes: April 2009 to February 2012
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
Anxiety Sadness Pain Anger
5%
0%
Aug
Aug
Aug
Feb
Feb
Feb
June
Jun
Jul
Jan
Jan
Jan '12
Mar
Mar
May
May
May
Apr '09
Apr '10
Apr '11
Oct
July
Oct
July
Oct
Sept
Nov
Dec
Sept
Nov
Dec
Sept
Nov
Dec
June
Source: Amárach Research, February 2012
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14. Changing Moods
Did you experience any of these feelings a lot of the day yesterday?
% saying Yes: February 2012
ABC1 C2DE
FEBRUARY 2012 TOTAL Male Female 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+
F50+ F50-
Weighted Sample 1001 494 506 169 223 187 156 265 477 524
Enjoyment 55% 57% 52% 49% 57% 46% 60% 61% 60% 51%
Happiness 51% 50% 51% 62% 48% 41% 54% 50% 54% 48%
Stress 41% 41% 42% 51% 45% 51% 41% 25% 40% 42%
Worry 38% 37% 40% 41% 42% 45% 35% 31% 36% 40%
Anxiety 29% 28% 31% 24% 34% 29% 30% 28% 30% 29%
Boredom 24% 25% 24% 48% 29% 22% 17% 11% 25% 24%
Physical Pain 22% 22% 21% 17% 21% 22% 23% 24% 17% 26%
Sadness 18% 19% 17% 20% 23% 16% 16% 16% 18% 19%
Anger 15% 19% 11% 15% 17% 16% 19% 10% 15% 15%
Fear 10% 11% 9% 8% 15% 11% 9% 6% 9% 11%
Source: Amárach Research, February 2012
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15. Seasons and Hope
The February results for the Economic
Recovery Index signal a steady, albeit modest
improvement in several component measures.
Especially encouraging is the improvement in
indicators relating to people’s perceptions of
how well placed they are to weather the
continuing recession.
As ever, the recession is not evenly distributed:
older, middle aged adults are generally more
negative than younger age groups.
The results are tentative, but a continuation of
this trend into March may well signal better
momentum at the start of 2012 than we saw in
late 2011 – and finally some good news for
Ireland’s hard-pressed marketers.
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16. Drivers & Drinking
About Amárach Research
We are an independent market research
agency, providing a full range of research
services to our Irish and international clients.
Our team of 30 research & support staff have
worked with most of Ireland’s top 200
companies. Every year we survey over
100,000 people at home and abroad, as well
as running hundreds of focus groups.
Our experienced team of directors and
executives manage online, face-to-face and
cati surveys; as well as qualitative research
including focus groups, in-depths and
ethnographic studies. We also offer a unique
field-only service to universities and
international agencies.
Amárach Research is proud to be:
17. Trends Report
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bounce forward to success:
Mark Nolan Managing Director
or Michael McLoughlin Chief Executive
or Gerard O’Neill Chairman
for a confidential discussion about your needs and to
explore how we can help you succeed through world
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