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We are a full service market research agency helping brands conduct market research around the world so they can gain understand consumers, competitors and markets. From research participant recruitment through to strategy and insight activation, we help companies create competitive advantages and seize additional market share.

We partner with brands on full-service market research projects, helping to crack complex business problems through rich insight. We also work with companies as their fieldwork partner, helping reach the right respondents across the Americas.

From our hubs on the East and West coasts, we conduct market research across North, Central, and South America to support you through every stage of the product life cycle. Whether you are trying to tackle the user experience for a high-tech product in the US, dive into the unmet needs of radiologists in South America, or identify the true pain points of sufferers of a rare disease in Canada, we don’t shy away from a challenge.

With over 30 years of experience understanding mainstream and niche markets with consumers and in both the B2C and B2B spaces, we are a leading and multi- award winning market research company. Our team can help you design the best approach to even the toughest of challenges.

FAQs

How diverse is Asia Pacific culturally?

The short answer is that Asia is incredibly rich and nuanced from a cultural standpoint: the multitude of religious beliefs, histories, languages, and other cultural markers means that each market is more different than similar. This can make Asia Pacific market research challenging without the right partner to help you understand the intricacies of each country. That said, though, the ‘urban Asia’ experience is similar to some extent, and popular culture does form the basis to link up a couple of the Asian markets, so there can be ways to seek out common threads amidst the vibrancy of difference.

Do I need to do all my market research in Asia in local / vernacular languages?

As a rule yes. By conducting research in the local language, consumers will have the capability and confidence to express their thoughts and feelings toward the brands, products or services in question. Unlike some market research agencies in Asia, Kadence has a range of languages in-house thanks to our network of Asian offices, so local language moderation is a service we can provide. That said, it is possible to carry out research in English in some markets (e.g. Singapore, India, Philippines), depending on the subject matter and education level of the respondents you want to reach.

For large Asian markets like China and India, how many cities do we need to cover with our research?

We recommend at least a combination of 1st tier and 2nd tier cities, as well as 3rd tier and rural locations, if possible. On top of getting a read on geographic and demographic differences in the reactions to your products and services, lifestyle / intra-market attitudinal variations exist, so the wider you are able to carry out your research, the more comprehensive your resulting understanding of the market will be.

Are there certain research approaches or methodologies that work better in one Asian market, compared to another?

Yes. Cultural differences between Asian markets mean that you need to carefully consider your methodology. For instance, we find that in-depth interviews, rather than group-based discussions, can work better for some topics in markets like Japan, where there can be a tendency to ‘self-censor’. In contrast, the one-on-one format lends itself better to building trust and establishing bonds between interviewer and respondent, often leading to more productive conversations. 

You’ll also need to consider the technological infrastructure of the markets you’re researching. In India, for instance, you’ll need to take a mobile first approach for reaching those outside metros and tier 1 cities. This is also true of mobile-first markets like Indonesia and China. Whilst cultural considerations can be diverse and numerous, we’re on hand to help, based on our long history of conducting market research in Asia.

Does the sequence of which markets I do my research first in Asia matter?

Unless there are specific roll-out plans that have strategic importance for your product or service across markets, our experience has taught us that any order comes back down to organizational preference. Your internal stakeholders may want to start the research in a market that is a stronghold for the brand to establish ground understanding, then venture into unfamiliar grounds to gather ‘new news’, or vice versa. Ultimately, Kadence is flexible in terms of how / when / where to start a piece of research, and in the absence of real preference, is willing to provide our suggestions and justifications for any arrangements.

FAQs

What methodologies do you offer in the Americas?
We offer a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies – spanning everything from focus groups, in depth interviews and quantitative surveys, right through to cutting-edge methodologies such as passive tracking and neuroscience.
Where can Kadence conduct research?
Pretty much anywhere! From our East and West Coast hubs, we cover the length and breadth of the Americas. And for brands looking to conduct multi-market projects or grow their presence further afield, we collaborate with our offices in Europe and across Asia, to meet your needs.
What is it like working with Kadence?

Our customized and flexible approach to answering your business questions separates us from the pack! From project design to delivering actionable insights, our team customizes a solution that meets your specific needs. Our findings are delivered in a visually impactful way, ensuring your stakeholders are highly engaged & ready to act on the insights we’ve shared. 

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