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Conducting online research in China is unlike anywhere else in the world. With over 1.1 billion internet users in 2024, China accounts for over a fifth of the global online population. Nearly all of them, over 99%, access the internet via smartphones, making mobile-first behavior not just common but standard. Researchers won’t find Google, Facebook, […]

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Amy Lo explores her personal experiences growing up across two vastly different continents and how these have shaped her insight career.  When I was 12 my Dad announced I was to leave my home in Taiwan to attend boarding school in England. The resulting 10 years were to shape me in a way neither he, […]

Who is perceived to be the world’s most luxurious brand? What drives perceptions of luxury? How luxury is different around the world? We answer these questions as part of our Luxury Index.

Imagine this: You’re a global brand with a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 40 in the United States, but that same metric drops to 10 in Japan. Should you be concerned? This disparity isn’t just a statistical quirk—it’s a window into how culture and market dynamics shape customer loyalty. The Net Promoter Score hailed as […]

B2B or business-to-business market research is no longer confined to traditional surveys and focus groups. Over the past few years, the field has undergone a significant transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements and the ever-changing needs of businesses. What was once a process reliant on historical data and broad trends has become a dynamic and […]

Picture this: a 12-year-old toggling between a Roblox game, editing a TikTok video, and browsing the latest skincare trends. She asks her mother for Robux money, a limited-edition Stanley Cup she saw trending, a skincare fridge, and a trip to Korea to experience K-pop culture firsthand. This child represents the emerging Zalphas—those born between the […]

Over the past decade, unboxing has evolved from a quirky online trend into a vital marketing touchpoint. What was once simply about revealing a product is now a carefully crafted experience that can make or break a brand’s first impression. Once seen purely as functional, packaging has become an essential part of the consumer journey—one […]

Wandering through the alleyways of Tokyo’s Shibuya or the chic streets of Fukuoka’s Tenjin, you might spot young people sporting a mix of athletic and streetwear that captures the essence of modern Japan. Picture Adidas running shoes complemented by loose cargo pants, cropped sports tops layered under open denim shirts, and accessories like sleek smartwatches […]