Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Smart Future

Brought to you by your smart phone. It’s all about the science of ‘social contagion’. From a fascinating Wall Street Journal article: By mining their calling records for social relationships among customers, several European telephone companies discovered that people were … Continue reading

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Emotional Recovery

We’re not there yet, but two years on there are few signs of emotional recovery in Ireland, ahead of economic recovery perhaps?

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seven BIG numbers

Our latest research briefing is now available. We have identified seven key trends in Ireland that will provide opportunities for growth even as the recession drags on. You can view it below or download it here.

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Outside It’s America

A fascinating new Eurobarometer report answers the key Irish political question: ‘Boston or Berlin’? Or perhaps I should say it rephrases it: ‘Boston or Birmingham’? The table below is from a report on European identity – called ‘New Europeans‘ – … Continue reading

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Don’t Get Fooled Again

Our latest research for the National Consumer Agency shows that 6 out of 10 Irish consumers have been exposed to scams – and 1 in 10 have been scammed. And not just on April Fool’s Day:

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