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Egypt:
Trends in the Egyptian Telecommunications Market:  Mobile Market Evolution in Egypt

The aim of this article is to demonstrate the developing trends in the mobile market in Egypt. Mobile services were first introduced to the Egyptian market in 1998 when Mobinil, a partnership between Orascom Telecom and a couple of international companies, entered the market and launched the first privatesector service. Another mobile operator, Click GSM, which later changed its name to Vodafone Egypt, launched a second network soon after. It is worth mentioning that the introduction of these 2 companies contributed a great deal to the Egyptian economy as a whole, as they created
more than 5,000 direct jobs and generated some 15,000 indirect jobs as well as acting as a main driver of the Egyptian Stock exchange not only at a local level but also by attracting FDI into Egypt.

Television Industry Committee has extended the agreement with GfK Ukraine for television audience measurement research up to 2014

February 07, 2011 - On 3 February 2011 Television Industry Committee (TIC) held a meeting devoted to the agreement for the television audience measurement research. The main purpose of the TAM research is the provision of the standardized currency to TV market players in Ukraine. more >>

Safety before risk

July 10, 2009 - Findings of the Investment Barometer on the assets of private investors in Europe and the USA more >>

Slovakia: We make our homes cosier

July 08, 2009 - Less than half of the Slovak population is planning to invest in making their homes more comfortable and cosy in the next 12 months. more >>

USA: GfK Custom Research North America adds Thomas Hartley as Vice President for Customer Loyality

July 07, 2009 - GfK Custom Research North America announced today that Thomas Hartley is joining the company as Vice President of GfK Customer Loyalty. He will lead major customer loyalty and employee engagement programs that help clients identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. more >>

Consumer Confidence Barometer in CEE

July 02, 2009 - Questions concerning Consumer Confidence Barometer in CEE - June 2009 more >>

Ukrainians look to build savings and are careful with their spending

June 12, 2009 - In April 2009, more than half of Ukrainian citizens aged between 15 and 59 are convinced that now is not the time for savings, since their incomes suffice only for current expenses. At the same time, Ukrainians are careful in their pending: compared to indicators for April 2008, more respondents would like to put money away, if they were to have the opportunity. more >>

GfK Group expansion in the Middle East and Africa

December 18, 2008 - With the acquisition of an existing company and the establishment of two new ones, the GfK Group is expanding its commitment to the Middle East/African growth region (MEA). The companies will be integrated within the Custom Research sector. more >>

Czech Republic:
The economic situation has so far impacted almost one third of households when shopping DIY assortment

July 16, 2009 - Czech Republic: According to research DO-IT-YOURSELF 2009 by INCOMA GfK the current economic situation has so far impacted almost one third of households when shopping household, workshop and garden assortment. more >>

Safety before risk

July 10, 2009 - Findings of the Investment Barometer on the assets of private investors in Europe and the USA more >>

Slovakia: We make our homes cosier

July 08, 2009 - Less than half of the Slovak population is planning to invest in making their homes more comfortable and cosy in the next 12 months. more >>

USA: GfK Custom Research North America adds Thomas Hartley as Vice President for Customer Loyality

July 07, 2009 - GfK Custom Research North America announced today that Thomas Hartley is joining the company as Vice President of GfK Customer Loyalty. He will lead major customer loyalty and employee engagement programs that help clients identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. more >>

Consumer Confidence Barometer in CEE

July 02, 2009 - Questions concerning Consumer Confidence Barometer in CEE - June 2009 more >>

Ukrainians look to build savings and are careful with their spending

June 12, 2009 - In April 2009, more than half of Ukrainian citizens aged between 15 and 59 are convinced that now is not the time for savings, since their incomes suffice only for current expenses. At the same time, Ukrainians are careful in their pending: compared to indicators for April 2008, more respondents would like to put money away, if they were to have the opportunity. more >>

GfK Group expansion in the Middle East and Africa

December 18, 2008 - With the acquisition of an existing company and the establishment of two new ones, the GfK Group is expanding its commitment to the Middle East/African growth region (MEA). The companies will be integrated within the Custom Research sector. more >>