Founder of GfK

Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions

PEOPLE. MARKETS. BETTER DECISIONS.

The Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM) is an independent, non-university-affiliated economic research institute. We examine the consumer climate and consumer behavior as a driving force of the economy. Based on academic excellence, we formulate concrete recommendations to help politics, businesses, and society make better decisions. 

As a nonprofit organization, we fund our research through our own resources.

The Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions is the founder of GfK.

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Further Information

History

The Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM) has been operating under this name since 2018. However, its historical roots go back much further. NIM was founded in 1934 under the name Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung e.V., or GfK for short.

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Team

As a think tank for market research, NIM relies on the innovativeness and commitment of its team. Its employees are characterized by diverse qualifications and specialist knowledge.

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Committees

Three committees steer the activities and strategy of the NIM. The general assembly, the Executive Board and the Members’ Council.

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Articles of Association

The fundamentals of our activities are set forth in our Articles of association.

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Membership

Market research in Germany began with our foundation in 1934. Today, the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions e.V. has around 400 members.

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Annual Reports

You can find our Annual Reports here, detailing our activities, projects and financial figures for the past 12 months.

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