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The phrase “Never judge a book by its cover” does not apply to product packaging design. When package design is the only reference a consumer has, he is bound to go for the most appealing option. Years of market research have established that what’s outside the package is as important as what’s inside it. How […]

At Kadence International, market researchers are at the heart of our team. In this series, we honor some of our colleagues, asking them about their experience working within the market research industry and what the future holds for the industry. Name: Priscilla Yuliani Sasmita, Indonesia Position: Quantitative Research Manager Kadence Office: Indonesia When did you […]

At Kadence International, market researchers are at the heart of our team. In this series, we honor some of our colleagues, asking them about their experience working within the market research industry and what the future holds for the industry. Name: Ksatria Dharma Wisesa Position: Assistant Research Manager Kadence Office: Indonesia When did you join […]

Journaling or writing in a diary is an age-old process researchers use in qualitative research to become familiar with the participants before a focus group. While this methodology helps capture deep insights from people’s daily lives, it is a time-consuming and laborious process. So how do you get rich data and insights without going through […]

With a GDP of $5.15 trillion, Japan is well-positioned for international expansion and offers substantial business opportunities for brands in various industries.  The country has dramatically bounced back from the disruption caused by the 2011 natural disasters, like the earthquake and the Tsunami. Japanese motor vehicles and electronics are prevalent globally. It is also among […]

Emerging technological advancements are transforming market research forever. As many consumers move online, the way brands identify and understand consumer needs is being reimagined. Many technology trends disrupt the market research industry —from data collection and new product launches to tracking brand performance. This blog post will focus on the breakthroughs in technology impacting brand […]

World economists are starting to speculate or predict a pending recession, which often leads to a flow-on effect on company forecasts and budgets.  In economics, a recession is a contraction in an economy for two consecutive quarters when there is a decline in economic activity.  During a recession, consumers generally spend less. Recession-challenged consumers become […]

As organizations chart their growth and enter new markets, market research can assist them with these goals through data-driven insights. Market research plays a pivotal role in identifying market trends, uncovering competitive advantages, and discovering consumer intent and behaviors. This helps brands make better decisions based on data.  Therefore, market researchers are increasingly turning to […]

Just like we need a GPS to take us from point A to Point B, businesses need to intuitively map their customer’s journey to ensure they are moving through the process. But instead of plotting it physically on a map, brands need to use technology to visualize each touchpoint the customers interact with when they […]

At Kadence International, market researchers are at the heart of our team. In this series, we honor some of our colleagues, asking them about their experience working within the market research industry and what the future holds for the industry. Name: Hide Hamano Position: MD/Regional Account Director (Japan) Kadence Office: Thailand When did you join Kadence? I […]