Report uncovers attitudes about data collection practices and personalisation 

3radical, a leader in audience engagement and consented data solutions, has announced the launch of its annual consumer survey report. As consumers become increasingly aware of the value of their personal data, this report uncovers the gaps between consumer expectation and personalised brand experiences, and then goes further to help brands understand these implications. 

3radical’s 2022 Consumer Survey Report focuses on the efficacy of the experience brands are providing. The company surveyed consumers in the US, UK and Singapore  immediately after the 2021 holiday period, in order to capture sentiment toward their digital shopping experiences while it was still fresh in their minds. Based on responses, the  findings are stark as consumers are frustrated with irrelevant communications and impersonal offers and are not willing to share their data if they’re not getting something of value in exchange.  

The bottom line is brands still need to master delivering the right message at the right time and place to the right person. Other key findings included: 

• Only 18% of survey respondents strongly believe they receive customized recommendations based on personal information they shared. 
• While 52% of respondents stated a sense of frustration from receiving communications and offers not relevant to them. 

• And 65% of consumers surveyed feel they actively receive irrelevant offers. 
• Just under half (42%) of respondents would be less inclined to shop with brands that did not extend tailored communications. 
• However, 54% would exchange their data for tailored offers and promotions. 
• A large majority of consumers (84%) prefer brands to be more open and transparent about the information they collect and how they plan to use it. 
• While 74% were comfortable sharing demographic data – age/gender, 23% of respondents were actively uncomfortable sharing their contact details. 

“Interestingly, consumers are 12.4% less interested in cash rewards than they were a year ago and more interested in ‘personalised promotions’ and ‘a more personalised shopping experience’,” said Michael D. Fisher, CEO, 3radical. “This is significant enough for brands to take note; while new customers may be brought in with discounts or rewards, retaining these customers will be all about the personalised experience.”