The GfK MRI Psychographic Sourcebook
The GfK MRI Psychographic Sourcebook
The GfK MRI Psychographic Sourcebook
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Survey of the American Consumer: Part 1<br />
VII. Technology<br />
C. Social Networking<br />
Social networks are a powerful way to connect with friends, relatives, colleagues or prospects. With consumers of all ages engaged in social<br />
networking, it’s more important than ever for marketers to understand this potential marketplace and the different reasons consumers have for<br />
tapping into the evolving world of digital connectedness. How people respond to this battery of questions can provide valuable insight into the<br />
power of social networks to drive consumer behavior.<br />
Questions – Social Networking: Are you a member of any social networking websites(s)? Did you do any of the following using a social<br />
networking website in the last 30 days?<br />
• Update your status<br />
• Update your profile<br />
• Post a picture<br />
• Post a video<br />
• Post a website link<br />
• Visit a friend’s profile or page<br />
• Comment on a friend’s post<br />
• Post a blog entry*<br />
• Rate or review a product or service*<br />
• Send a message or e-mail<br />
• Use IM<br />
• Play a game<br />
• Invite people to an event*<br />
• Send a real or virtual gift*<br />
• Post that you “like” something*<br />
• “Follow” or become a “fan of” something or someone<br />
• Click on an advertisement*<br />
• Watch a video*<br />
• Post your current location*<br />
• Other*<br />
On a scale of 1 to 4 where 1 is “not at all important” and 4 is “very important”, how important to you, personally, are the following reasons for<br />
visiting or using a social-networking website*<br />
• Keep in touch with family/friends<br />
• Reconnect with people from my past<br />
• Meet new friends<br />
• Follow the activities of my friends and family<br />
• Find out about products and services<br />
• Find local information<br />
• Play games<br />
• To show support for my favorite companies or brands<br />
• To receive exclusive offers, coupons, or other discounts<br />
• To gain access to VIP or members-only events<br />
• Rate or review a product or service<br />
• Meet or network with professional contacts<br />
• Find people who have interests similar to me<br />
• Find information about news or other current events<br />
• Find information about a movie, TV station or show<br />
* New in Wave 65 29