Global Marketing Index, December 2012: Headline GMI boosted by improved trading conditions

December's Global Marketing Index results show that the outlook for global trading conditions rose to its highest level since May 2012.

Global Marketing Index, December 2012: Headline GMI boosted by improved trading conditions

Suzy YoungWarc

  • Outlook for global trading conditions rises to highest level since May 2012
  • Marketing budgets continue to be cut in both Asia Pacific and Europe; marketers in the Americas record no change
  • Staffing levels show growth in all regions

Marketers reported a generally improving outlook in December, according to Warc’s Global Marketing Index.

Combines data for trading conditions, marketing budgets and staffing. Above 50 = generally improving; below 50 = generally...

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