The Importance of Environmental, Corporate, & Social Sustainability
In 2022, the success of a business goes far beyond its profitability. Today’s customers expect more from the brand they purchase from; they expect that corporations are not faceless enterprises hell-bent on making a dollar; they want to know that companies are stewards of their communities and, more importantly, of planet earth. 77% of consumers […]
Plant-Based Food Trends To Watch
Have you ever seen a vegan with a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken? It may become a regular sighting, given the fast-food chain announced its new menu item, Beyond Chicken, in January. “The mission from day one was simple – make the world-famous Kentucky Fried Chicken from plants,” said Kevin Hochman, president of KFC U.S., […]
Empty Shelves And Empty Wallets
You know the feeling of getting your third choice substituted on your grocery order? Or the struggle when your procurement agents are buying microchips at double the regular price? Do you get nervous checking your stock portfolio and bank accounts, wondering how to stretch the budget? Us too, friend. In this blog, we’ll discuss how […]
Iterative Research – Why You Can’t Wait
The world changes every day, and your brand needs to keep up. Iterative research is key to staying on trend and meeting the goals of your customers. Consider the tumultuous years we have endured recently and the rapid changes in public sentiment. 2020 began with optimism, which turned to uncertainty with the onset of Covid-19, […]
How To Avoid Undesirable Ads With Segmentation Research
Digital ads are everywhere. They can be seen on websites, mobile phones, social media channels, and even smartwatches. Because they are everywhere, digital ads are also expensive. Nearly $356 billion was spent on digital advertising in 2020 alone. Given the saturation of online promotions, customers have an inherent distrust of ads. According to a recent […]
% Stakeholder Engagement Strategy: How To Keep Them Interested In Research
In today’s ever-changing business landscape, brands struggle to keep up with the latest consumer trends. Continuous research communities offer a solution, allowing companies to harness the power of customer insights in real-time. Researchers have an audience they can tap into on-demand by using one centralized platform for discussion boards, diary studies, live chats, focus groups, […]
User-Generated Content As A Data Source
Think back to the last time you logged into Instagram, watched a TikTok, or got lost in a Facebook reel. As you view a tantalizing chicken recipe, watch a hilarious prank, or see an inspiring weight loss journey, you’ve entered the world of user-generated content. As it turns out, that chicken recipe utilizes McCormick spices, […]
Measuring Advertising Effectiveness: Why It Matters
Advertising takes many forms, especially in 2022. From sponsored social media ads to web banners ads, in-app ads, influencer posts, and video ads, advertising is everywhere, and it isn’t cheap. It is not uncommon for a business to spend 2% to 5% of annual revenues on advertising. However, the last three years have made many […]
Creating Seamless Digital Experiences Across The Customer Journey
“You can’t transform something you don’t understand. If you don’t know and understand what the current state of the customer experience is, how can you possibly design the desired future state?” – Annette Franz Creating a seamless digital customer experience isn’t limited to how easy your website is to navigate or how many click-thrus your […]
4 Benefits Of Agile Marketing
“Success is no longer about changing strategies more often, but having the agility to execute multiple strategies concurrently. And success requires CEOs to develop the right leadership capabilities, workforce skills, and corporate cultures to support digital transformation.”– Pierre Nanterme At their core, agile marketing campaigns are the antithesis of traditional marketing campaigns. Agility implies the […]