ELLE’s Inner Circle

Read our case study and see how ELLE uses online community to: Learn how ELLE Magazine uses their online community to glean insights that not only help them better understand their consumer and inspire initiatives, but also allows them to generate meaningful data for advertisers.
The UPS Store

Consumer insights are the backbone of today’s advertising campaigns. Without them, agencies risk launching campaigns that miss the target. Download our case study that explains how FUEL CYCLE helped Doner quickly and easily gather the insights they need.
Hertz

While customer feedback has always been important to Hertz, in 2010 they realized that to truly incorporate the voice of the customer into their organization they needed a plan. As part of that plan, Hertz began the process of implementing a voice of the customer solution, using the FUEL CYCLE Online Community Platform. Launched in […]
Focus Groups Method, Procedure & Analysis

With advances in big data and the ease of capturing customer insights with a computer, it seems old school to conduct a focus group. While focus groups may be a traditional market research method, it doesn’t mean focus groups aren’t valuable. It’s quite the opposite. Focus groups allow you to collect feedback, unlike any other […]
The Power of Customer Segmentation

The advent of big data makes it possible for brands to reach customers in extraordinary and personal ways. With accurate customer data, brands can do things like tailor email marketing messages to different audiences with dynamic content, for example. What does this mean? It means, based on customer information, marketing teams can create personalized messages […]
5 Signs UX Research Is More Important Than Ever

By Jeffrey Henning via Market Research Institute International At the Quirks Event in London yesterday, Rick Kelly and Calista Corley of Fuel Cycle discussed the rise and transformation of UX (User Experience) research. “Digital is the new battleground for customers,” Calista said. “We all have mobile experiences and our journey as consumers matters greatly to brands and […]
Behavioral Segmentation – Methods to Know Your Market

Behavioral segmentation is an advanced type of customer segmentation approach that focuses on understanding how customers interact with your brand. Engaging in smart behavioral segmentation is key to capturing telling data to provide personalized customer journeys. While behavioral segmentation provides valuable customer insights, many companies are failing when it comes to capturing the right customer […]
Customer Feedback – Why It Can’t Be Ignored

In a world where word-of-mouth marketing is the most influential form of marketing, customer feedback is everything. Its value is bar-none when it comes to improving your unique selling proposition and keeping a leg up on your competitors. What is Customer Feedback? Customer feedback is an umbrella term for any opinion, thought, or insight from […]
Customer Feedback: A Guide to Start & Succeed With Surveys

Customers are the lifeblood of your business. When they are happy, your business thrives. When customers have a terrible experience, they often do what you fear most and stop using your services in favor of one of your competitors. In fact, 89% of consumers have switched to doing business with a competitor following a poor […]
Usability Research – How to Start

Did you know that 53% of consumers feel brands fail to meet their experience standards, and 73% of brands can’t provide a consistent experience across their different digital channels? When it comes to capturing customer loyalty, providing an excellent user experience is key. However, nearly three quarters of brands are failing their customers. To avoid […]