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Hiring a General Contractor? 4 Tips Every Homeowner Needs

QuestionPro Audience

CHECK CREDENTIALS Despite the growing home improvement market, the construction industry has a major labor shortage, due to the loss of more than 2 million jobs since 2007. The survey also found that fully accredited general contractors are better at holding down costs when unexpected issues arise—which brings us to our next tip.

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As Consumers Tighten Wallets, Marketers Can Tighten Customer Relationships

Optimove

With inflation continuing to run at 40-year high levels, consumers are more careful about getting the most out of their dwindling purchasing power. Any consumers with variable interest rate debt, such as a home equity line, have seen their monthly payments increase in line with the rising interest rates. Less confidence, less spending.

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The Best Infographics of August

QuestionPro Audience

In 2007, 85% of Americans drove themselves to work, while 6% shared a ride with someone else. QuestionPro Audience provides our clients with access to more than 5 million active consumer respondents, who are pre-screened and qualified candidates for high-quality data collection. Now, please excuse me—I have a wine tasting to conduct.

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The Extreme Cost of Being a Pet Owner

QuestionPro Audience

Our relationships with our pets have slowly changed over the past few decades, eventually evolving into a beloved member of the family, according to 95% of Americans , up from 88% in 2007. Now consumers have moved beyond organic pet food and dog walkers and into the cosmetic space. PLASTIC SURGERY.

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Effective Tips for Powerful Insurance Social Media Marketing

ReviewTrackers

According to an IBM survey , only 43 percent of consumers trust the insurance industry. The lack of trust in insurance providers has remained above 50 percent since 2007. Consumers are looking for insurance providers not only to sell them a policy, but also to educate them on ways to protect their assets and most valuable possessions.

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Hiring a General Contractor? 4 Tips Every Homeowner Needs

QuestionPro Audience

CHECK CREDENTIALS Despite the growing home improvement market, the construction industry has a major labor shortage, due to the loss of more than 2 million jobs since 2007. The survey also found that fully accredited general contractors are better at holding down costs when unexpected issues arise—which brings us to our next tip.

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Forrester’s Digital Go-To-Market Review: Consumer Electronics Edition

Forrester's Customer Insights

Our latest update to our Digital Go-To-Market Review series for brands looks at the consumer electronics sector. Electronics store sales peaked in 2007, and since then, an ever-growing proportion of consumer electronics sales has moved online.*