With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas ahead, we have reached that time of year – to reflect and look forward to a fresh start in January. Firstly, we’d like to thank you for your support and partnership in 2024, we’ve achieved great things together! 2024 has been packed with tech innovation, AI, logistics, consumer [...]
Choosing the right approach When it comes to market research, one of the key decisions is choosing between testing with naïve consumers (everyday users) or using expert sensory panellists. Both approaches offer valuable insights, but they serve different purposes and come with their own sets of strengths and weaknesses. Understanding when to use each [...]
Redefining FMCG Innovation It is no secret that innovation is key to staying ahead of the competition in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. Products and categories have been hyper-optimised through years of research and innovation. We are often now looking for small edges to get ahead. Research must therefore be detailed and precise in [...]
Industry: Healthcare Location: UK Solution: Clickscape® "I always need someone there to explain things but with this tech I can use that to show them. I won’t have to explain it then or remember – no way I’ll remember anyway: the doctors can see for themselves instead of me having to remember." [...]
In the ever-evolving landscape of product design, staying ahead of consumer demands and market trends is critical. Traditional qualitative research methods, while insightful, often fall short in providing the precise, actionable guidance that design and R&D teams need to create superior products. Moreover, clients often face challenges in aligning their teams - whether technical [...]
As part of our recent event, Innovate & Elevate: Amplifying a culture of innovation, we interviewed Liga Magdalenoka-Keen, Director of International Insights at Scientific Games, and a seasoned client-side R&D FMCG leader. In this insightful interview, Liga talks about how innovation is a mindset or lifestyle and she offers three key ingredients to drive [...]
Industry: FMCG Category: Food & Beverage Location: UK Solution: Tasting sessions & focus groups ‘Thanks so much for this! It’s clear now exactly how the new product has performed for consumers, and we now know how to make it even better!’ The Challenge: Our client aimed to refine and [...]
Food & Drink 2024: Learnings from the London NPD conference Recently, Richard Heath and Gemma Mitchell attended the Food & Drink, Trends & Innovations NPD conference in London. They had an enriching and informative experience, enjoying insightful presentations and networking with potential clients in the Food & Drink industry. Here are their top three [...]
Industry: FMCG Category: Food & Beverage Location: UK Solution: Recruitment & Qual "Thanks again for the brilliant work you have done – we are still looking at the results regularly and keep finding useful insights and arguments in there." The Challenge: Our client developed new cooking sauces and creams [...]
How DIY Market Research is Reshaping Agency-Client Dynamics In today's landscape, characterised by financial strains and escalating consumer expectations, the role of do-it-yourself (DIY) market research within client-side research teams is gaining paramount importance. In its simplest form, Market Research is by nature an extremely collaborative sector, it is ultimately about asking good questions, [...]
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