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Survey analyzes consumer purchasing behavior

January 22, 2013
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According to a new study from New York-based Nielsen, 60 percent of global consumers with Internet access prefer to buy new products from a familiar brand rather than switch to a new brand. The Nielsen Global Survey of New Product Purchase Sentiment surveyed more than 29,000 Internet respondents in 58 countries and shows that brand familiarity is one of several key characteristics that resonate strongly with consumers worldwide.

“Innovating on established brands that are already trusted by consumers can be a powerful strategy,” said Rob Wengel, senior vice president of Nielsen Innovation Analytics, in a statement. “Companies spend millions of dollars on new product innovation, yet two out of every three new products will not be on the market within three years. Marketers and retailers can deliver successful new products by ensuring they uncover unmet consumer needs, communicate with clarity, deliver distinct product innovations, and execute an optimal marketing strategy.”

Half of global respondents say they are generally willing to consider a new product purchase, with respondents in North America and the Middle East/Africa (57 percent) most enthusiastic about making a switch. Nielsen’s survey shows that value and proof-of-concept make a difference: 64 percent of respondents say they would consider value or store-brand options, and 60 say they will wait until a new innovation has proven itself before making a purchase.

“Consumers are enthusiastic about adopting new product innovations but somewhat apprehensive about embracing new brands,” Wengel said in a statement. “In order for consumers to adopt new brands, marketers need to launch very strong awareness and trial-building campaigns, supported by a positive product experience. Generating positive word-of-mouth endorsements are important, because negative experiences can significantly diminish the likelihood of new product success.”

Economic factors also play a role in purchase decisions, as 45 percent of global respondents report that challenging economic conditions make them less likely to try a new product. Thirty-nine percent of respondents indicate a willingness to pay a premium price for a new product.

Nielsen’s survey shows that distinctions exist with regard to preferences for local and global brands. Forty percent of global respondents say they are partial to local options, with North Americans most in favor of local brands (47 percent). Asia-Pacific respondents are less likely to make a local purchase — 26 percent say they do not prefer to buy local brands instead of large global brands.

Nielsen’s review of 21 methods to reach consumers across various media and advertising platforms shows that a mix of word-of-mouth communication, traditional advertising and Internet activity are the most persuasive ways to drive awareness. However, potential reach and ease of execution varies substantially, it reports.

While 77 percent of global respondents say word-of-mouth advice from family and friends is the most persuasive source of new product information, active Internet searching (67 percent) and traditional TV advertising (59 percent) remain influential, the survey shows. Globally, 62 percent of respondents say the Internet is very or somewhat important when making a new product purchase decision for food and beverages.

“There is no one-size-fits-all approach to successfully developing and marketing a compelling new product,” Wengel said in a statement. “By focusing on unmet needs, creating a distinct solution and developing a market-ready offer, marketers and manufacturers will create the best opportunity to ensure their product delivers on core demand insight and is ultimately adopted by consumers. However, ensuring consumers are aware of the product and can find it on store shelves is just as critical as coming up with that winning new product idea.”

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