Monday, May 25, 2009

Nearly Half of Consumers Say Lack of Advertising a Sign of Trouble

More than 48 percent of U.S. adults believe that a lack of advertising by a retail store, bank or auto dealership during a recession indicates the business must be struggling says Ad-ology Research.

Likewise, a vast majority perceives businesses that continue to advertise as being competitive or committed to doing business, a recent survey suggests.

The study finds advertising appears to play a key role in consumers’ view of how a business is doing, and by not advertising, businesses may be sending a warning signal to current and potential customers.

“It is critical to advertise in the current economic climate, to maintain long-term positive consumer perception of your brand,” says C. Lee Smith, president and CEO of Ad-ology Research. “Advertising not only assures consumers of a business’ reliability in a soft economy, but it can influence where and what they buy, especially when the ads address concerns about value,” Smith says.

http://www.marketinginsightstoday.com/archives/1223

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