{"id":48,"date":"2023-03-24T18:11:23","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T18:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/?page_id=48"},"modified":"2023-05-04T18:03:23","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T18:03:23","slug":"cr-recommended","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/cr-recommended\/","title":{"rendered":"CR Recommended"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Impact Consumer Reports at the Most Critical Moment with the CR Recommended Mark<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Consumer Reports Recommended Mark is a powerful marketing tool that enables consumers to separate fact from fiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If used online, consumers click the CR Recommended Mark to be taken to a unique page that lists the product\u2019s overall score, highs, lows, a testing video, and a summary of CR insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the mark is placed on a physical product, package, or sign in a retail setting, it includes a QR code that purchasers can snap with their smart device that leads them to the same model-specific information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/03\/83percent_Stat-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49\" width=\"205\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/03\/83percent_Stat-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/03\/83percent_Stat-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/03\/83percent_Stat-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/03\/83percent_Stat.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>User Approved<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/03\/ThumbsUpChart@2x.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71\" width=\"397\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/03\/ThumbsUpChart@2x.png 1006w, https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/03\/ThumbsUpChart@2x-300x259.png 300w, https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/03\/ThumbsUpChart@2x-768x663.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-green-color has-text-color has-huge-font-size\"><strong>96%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>of users found the click and\/or scan experiences easy to navigate and helpful in making their buying decisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>After clicking or scanning the CR Recommended Mark, consumers are presented with a few survey questions that help us understand the value of the ratings and recommendation in making a purchasing decision. They found the content easy to read and felt it was high-quality information from a reliable third party (Consumer Reports). When asked what the CR Recommended program could do to be more helpful, consumers mentioned wanting additional information across even more product models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>CRR experience via survey<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How the CR Recommended Mark can be Used<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The mark can be licensed for use in the variety of channels, including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical Product Retail including; banners, flyers, stickers, hang tags, etc. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufactured-Owned Channels including; customer newsletters and sell sheets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical Auto Retail (Dealerships) and Auto Shows including; Indoor\/Outdoor Model-Specific signage, Promotional banners, Window clings and Rearview mirror tags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print Channels including; banners, brochures, catalogs, coupons, sell sheets, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Manufacturer-Owned Channels including; Dealer web channels, Hub\/landing pages, Intranets, Manufacturer websites, Nonpaid social media, Opt-in Email communications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Paid Channels including; Affiliate marketing, Mobile advertising, Display advertising, Email marketing, Retargeting and Social media.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/ConsumerReports_logos.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-176\" width=\"424\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/ConsumerReports_logos.png 917w, https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/ConsumerReports_logos-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/ConsumerReports_logos-768x533.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Static CR Recommended Licensing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital Retail Licensing includes a static CR Recommended mark with a static CR Recommended model ratings summary. This must be used with the specific product model received the CR licensed mark designation and not at the brand level. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/StaticMark-1-1024x571.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-182\" width=\"732\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/StaticMark-1-1024x571.png 1024w, https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/StaticMark-1-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/StaticMark-1-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/licensing.ygsgroup.com\/cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/05\/StaticMark-1.png 1299w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:56px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Impact Consumer Reports at the Most Critical Moment with the CR Recommended Mark The Consumer Reports Recommended Mark is a powerful marketing tool that enables consumers to separate fact from fiction. 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