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BRAND INTIMACY 2017 Summary

Core Content

Brand Intimacy refers to the emotional and personal connection between brands and individuals, which is essential for brand relevance and growth in today's hyper-connected world. This concept is not just about customer satisfaction but about creating deep, meaningful relationships through emotional bonds, experiences, and daily interactions. The 2017 study provides a comprehensive analysis of how brands connect with consumers, combining customer insights, neuroscience, and economic data to measure and understand the emotional value of brands.

Main Points

• Brand Intimacy is Emotional: Brands that are more personal and emotionally resonant are more likely to build strong, lasting relationships with consumers.
• Intimacy is Measured: The study introduces the Brand Intimacy Quotient (BIQ), which quantifies the emotional connection between a brand and its consumers.
• Industry and Demographic Insights: The research explores how different industries and demographics in Mexico, the U.S., and the UAE perceive brand intimacy.

Key Findings

• Mexico:

  • Technology & telecommunications and financial services are the most intimate industries.
  • American Express leads the Top 10 Most Intimate Brands in Mexico, with Nike, Google, Samsung, and PayPal also performing well.
  • Intimacy is higher among women and those under 35 years old.
  • The automotive industry has declined in intimacy ranking, likely due to global financial challenges and scandals like Volkswagen's emissions issue.
  • "Indulgence" is the most popular archetype in Mexico, while "fulfillment" dominates in the U.S. and UAE.

• U.S.:

  • Automotive is the top industry, followed by media & entertainment.
  • Apple ranks first in the U.S. and UAE, while American Express leads in Mexico.
  • Intimacy is lower in the U.S. compared to Mexico and UAE, possibly due to market saturation and economic uncertainty.

• UAE:

  • Automotive and luxury are the top industries, with fulfillment as the dominant archetype.
  • The UAE has the highest BIQ scores among the three countries, with no local brands in the Top 10.

• Consumer Behavior:

  • Brands that are "can't live without" are those that consumers feel deprived without, indicating a high level of dependency and emotional attachment.
  • Daily usage of brands is a key factor in building intimacy, with technology & telecommunications and health & hygiene brands leading in this category.

Industry Performance Overview

Top Brands by Country

Mexico Top 10 Most Intimate Brands (2017)

1. American Express (77.8)
2. Nike (61.7)
3. (61.5)
4. Google (60.4)
5. Samsung (59.9)
6. (59.5)
7. Levi's (55.6)
8. (53.9)
9. Sony (51.2)
10. (51.0)

U.S. Top 10 Most Intimate Brands (2017)

1. (77.0)
2. (73.1)
3. Amazon (71.0)
4. (64.8)
5. Netflix (61.2)
6. Nintendo (59.6)
7. Samsung (59.0)
8. Whole Foods (58.8)
9. (57.4)
10. (56.6)

UAE Top 10 Most Intimate Brands (2017)

1. (87.5)
2. (75.0)
3. (70.8)
4. (65.7)
5. (64.6)
6. Google (59.9)
7. (58.3)
8. Louis Vuitton (53.9)
9. Hilton (53.8)
10. Nescafé (53.7)

Archetypes and Stages

• Archetypes:

  • Indulgence (Mexico)
  • Fulfillment (U.S., UAE)
  • Enhancement (Google, Netflix, etc.)
  • Ritual (Google, etc.)
  • Identity (Camino Real, etc.)

• Stages:

  • Fusing (highest form of intimacy)
  • Bonding
  • Sharing

Consumer Insights

• Age:

  • Millennials are more attached to technology & telecommunications, social apps, and youth-oriented brands.
  • Consumers aged 45-64 value automotive, financial services, and hospitality brands more.

• Gender:

  • Google is the only brand selected by both men and women in the top 5.
  • Women are more attached to technology & telecommunications, while men favor automotive and financial services.

• Income:

  • Consumers earning up to $36K prefer apparel and technology.
  • Those earning over $36K favor financial services, automotive, consumer goods, and hospitality brands.

Conclusion

Brand Intimacy is a crucial factor in modern marketing, reflecting the emotional bonds that drive consumer loyalty and brand success. The 2017 study highlights the importance of understanding and leveraging these emotional connections through BIQ, archetypes, and stages of intimacy. While technology & telecommunications and financial services are leading in Mexico, automotive dominates in the U.S. and UAE, and the UAE shows the strongest BIQ scores. Marketers must focus on emotional engagement and personalization to build stronger relationships with consumers.