Ipsos has announced the launch of its 2025 Ipsos Global Influentials (IGI) survey which provides media owners, media agencies, and brands with the most comprehensive look yet at the cross-media consumption, brand preferences, anditudes of the top 20% of household incomes and company leaders. This group represents the "early adopters driving market trends." The continuous, year-round study includes over 140,000 interviews, covering 1,500 products and 800 media brands, and maps the behaviors of those who disproportionately shape public opinion and purchasing decisions. The new wave of IGI reveals an audience that is disproportionately powerful in shaping market trends.
These individuals aren't just consumers; they are market multipliers. They are Trendsetters: 68% of Global Influentials are early adopters of new products, and 47% like to stand out from others. They are Influencers: 80% actively influence the decisions of others across 20 different product and service categories.
They are Bold and Global: This group is forward-thinking, with 58% considering themselves "global citizens" and 47% identifying as risk-takers. They are Resilient and Optimistic: In a time of economic uncertainty, Global Influentials are ready to spend. Almost 8 in 10 report their family finances are as good as or better than the previous year, with optimism climbing to nearly 90% among company leaders.
The 2025 IGI study has significantly expanded to provide a richer, more actionable dataset for media planning and brand strategy: Latin American Expansion: The survey now includes comprehensive data from Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico, bringing the total markets covered to 43. Dynamic Customization: Enhanced recontact survey options allow clients to integrate their own custom questions and analyze responses against IGI's vast existing datasets. Sector-Specific Intelligence: New barometers offer deep-dive insights into high-growth sectors, including finance and AI.
