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Consumer sentiments dipping across globe: Kantar Covid2019 barometer
NEW DELHI: Just 36 per cent of the consumers globally are willing to return to via public transport and 56 per cent are preferring delaying visits, for at least one more month, to restaurants/bars, 67 per cent to religious places, 70 per cent to gyms, and 72 per cent to cinemas, globally, reveals the wave seven of Kantar’s Covid2019 Barometer indicating the countries will have to face a tough time in restarting their economic activities in the full swing.
The number of people paying special attention to prices while shopping has grown from just over half (56 per cent) in April to two thirds (67 per cent) today.
The survey taken by more than 1,00,000 consumers across the world identified that consumers are becoming less supportive of the government relaxing restrictions, with a nine per cent dop if acceptance fo measures, (from 28 per cent in June to 19 per cent today), and a 10 per cent drop in support for a full reopening of social and leisure environments (from 27 per cent in June to 17 per cent today).
The report reads, “Disapproval is highest in the countries currently with the highest numbers of cases of coronavirus such as the USA where disapproval in the Government’s approach has risen from 36 per cent in May to 48 per cent today. With some countries showing signs of a second wave, health concerns are growing; two per cent more people are now classed by Kantar’s researchers as part of the Precarious Worrier tribe, and one in two are now very scared about the situation.”
Kantar’s research suggests a near-term recovery will be difficult to achieve for many countries. Consumer finances continue to remain heavily impacted, with nearly three-quarters of the population claiming to have already, or expect to have, their income damaged by the pandemic. The result has been changing priorities for many; while 64 per cent are prioritising financial planning 68 per cent are focussing on supporting a local economy/ buying local
“Despite the challenges we are all addressing, we see a growing appetite for change and renewal in our research,” observed Kantar CIO Rosie Hawkins. “Environmental causes and demand for brands to enact positive change have always been a priority for many, but we see a renewed focus in these areas. Demand for brands to be an example and guide change has consistently grown over several months to become the primary expectation of consumers. Our research highlights an opportunity for brands in prioritising product sustainability, waste reduction and purpose-driven products and experiences.”
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Collective Artists Network reshuffles talent leadership
Fiona D’Souza, Jinal Jhaveri and Arjun Banerjee take expanded roles in core division.
MUMBAI: Collective Artists Network just handed the talent baton to its homegrown stars because when your agents have been building careers this long, it’s time to let them run the show. Collective Artists Network has announced the next phase of leadership for its talent management business, elevating senior agents Fiona D’Souza, Jinal Jhaveri and Arjun Banerjee to expanded roles within the division. The move strengthens the company’s foundational talent arm while it continues to grow into content creation and production-led ventures.
Each of the three has played a significant part in shaping artist careers across films, digital platforms and brand partnerships. Together they now represent the next generation of leadership for Collective’s talent operations, with a continued focus on long-term career building, strong partnerships and adapting representation to a fast-changing media landscape.
Collective Artists Network founder and Group CEO Vijay Subramaniam remains actively involved in guiding artist strategy and key relationships. He said, “Talent management has been the foundation on which Collective was built, and that philosophy continues to guide how we grow the company. As we enter this next phase, it’s important that the people leading this business have both deep context and long-term convictions.”
Collective Artists Network partner and head of talent Janahavi Rawal added, “Collective’s talent business has always been built on trust, long-term thinking, and a deep understanding of where artists want to go next. Fiona, Jinal, and Arjun have each played an important role in shaping the careers of the artists we represent, and this phase is about empowering our senior agents further while building the right support systems around them.”
The leadership evolution reflects Collective’s belief in promoting from within and creating clear ownership across verticals. In a talent world where yesterday’s agent is tomorrow’s partner, Collective isn’t just reshuffling chairs, it’s handing the spotlight to the people who’ve been quietly directing the show all along.
