Consumers Have Mixed Feelings on Corporate Activism
Americans have mixed sentiments on corporate activism. A majority say companies should remain neutral on social issues (57%) and political issues (56%). That's according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker, which regularly surveys consumers on various issues. In the same vein, more than half say they are less likely
Americans have mixed sentiments on corporate activism. A majority say companies should remain neutral on social issues (57%) and political issues (56%).
That's according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker, which regularly surveys consumers on various issues.
In the same vein, more than half say they are less likely to buy from a company that takes a stand on a social or political issue that they don’t agree with (53% and 56%, respectively). Yet, 57% also agree that corporations should stick by their decisions even if they anger some consumers, and just 13% believe the government should penalize companies whose political or social stances it doesn’t agree with.
Since last year, more Americans want brands to take a stand on political issues (56% say they should remain neutral today, vs. 63% last year). That shift is led in a change by men, Democrats and 35- to 54-year-olds.
There’s also an increase in desire for companies to take stands on social media but that’s up among pretty much every demo except Republicans (flat at 19%). Democrats are slightly more likely to punish a brand (62% vs 53% of Republicans) that take a political stance they don’t agree with.
The poll also finds that Americans are largely keeping up with basic health habits. The most common activities done are brushing teeth (86%), trying to eat healthy (71%), and trying to get 7-9 hours of sleep (68%). A majority also report taking vitamins or supplements (65%), getting a yearly physical (60%), and getting recommended health tests (58%). On the other hand, fewer say they stick to a fitness routine (39%) or proactively manage their weight (37%).