Media market research.
Building a deeper understanding of your audiences, and how to grow them further
Bianca Abulafia
Media Market Research Lead
We help our clients to understand how audiences are interacting with media brands and the value of the content they are consuming. We support our clients not only in understanding current customer needs, but also how to grow audiences further.
From Bloomberg to the Wall Street Journal our team has worked with some of the biggest media brands across the globe, helping them to build a deeper understanding of how to maximise the commercial value of their content, and to build deep and lasting relationships with audiences.
Our team of media experts have supported clients with a range of different challenges: from broadening the portfolio of platforms on offer, to testing audience appetite for new content and pricing structures.
Media market research services
Customer understanding
Truly understand your customers’ needs and challenges to inform future strategy
Campaign effectiveness
Determine how effective your campaigns are to better inform your marketing strategy
Concept testing
Identify the strongest concept(s) to take forward for further iteration and development
Segmentation research
We design powerful segmentations to help you identify and appeal to the customers that will deliver most for your business
Usage and attitude surveys
Gain a snapshot of the market from your consumers’ viewpoint by understanding what they think about your products and services and how they use them
Pricing research
Find the optimum price point for your product or service
Ad testing research
Gain feedback in the early stages of creative development to improve ad effectiveness
Our mission is to raise the impact of research – and we’re delivering
Market Research Agency of the Year
Winner
— Agency of the Year Awards, 2019
Market Research Agency of the Year
Finalist
— Agency of the Year Awards, 2020
Market Research Supplier of the Year
Winner
— Marketing Research & Insight Excellence Awards – 2019
Global Agency of the Year
Highly Commended
— Market Research Society Awards, 2019
Best Training and Development
Highly Commended
— Market Research Society's Operations Awards, 2019
Best Data Collection (telephone)
Finalist
— Market Research Society's Operations Awards, 2019
Best Data Collection (face-to-face)
Finalist
— Market Research Society's Operations Awards – 2019
Developing a future-focused digital product strategy for Wall Street Journal
A mixed methodology approach helped Wall Street Journal understand how to position the brand for success in a rapidly changing world.
Understanding the shift in business decision makers’ priorities as they enter a new normal with Bloomberg
Creating compelling content for Bloomberg to help its readers understand how their peers are responding to the pandemic.
Demonstrating the value of advertising on the Bloomberg platform
Neuroscience helped Bloomberg show that its advertising platform is a cut above the rest and delivers better outcomes for advertisers.
The global boutique for data and insight
Our global footprint makes us the go-to partner for international market research. We offer all qualitative and quantitative methodologies across our office network and beyond.
Raising the Bar: Trends in Beverages
This report dives into the latest shifts in the global beverage industry, from the rise of no- and low-alcohol drinks to the growing demand for functional and wellness beverages. Discover how sustainability, innovative packaging, and consumer health trends are reshaping the future of beverages.
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How Different Markets Measure Loyalty.
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 […]
The Future of B2B Research.
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 […]
Zalphas: Navigating the Bridge Between Gen Z and Alpha.
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 […]
The Role of Packaging in Crafting the Perfect Unboxing Moment.
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 […]
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Head of Research
Bloomberg
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Customer Intelligence Director
Wall Street Journal
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Discovery
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Sales & Marketing
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