Ad testing research.
Gain feedback in the early stages of creative development to improve ad effectiveness.
In a saturated media environment, developing ads that cut through is key. By engaging consumers in this process from the get-go, we can help you to develop adverts that really resonate with the people you want to reach.
We help businesses understand how consumers react to ads in the early stages of development so you can identify the best route to take forward and determine how to strengthen your creative.
Our approach is designed to uncover both subconscious (system 1) and rational (system 2) reactions to develop holistic recommendations for your brand. Using AI-powered facial coding tools we’re able to pull apart emotional responses to ads, identifying the moments that elicit a positive reaction from consumers as well as those that need to be refined to avoid confusion or distraction. We also dig into rational reactions to understand ad recall and impact, using a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods.
Using this dual approach, we’re able to identify opportunities to enhance your ads, helping you to better engage with your target audience and deliver greater value from your marketing.
The impact ad testing research can have on your business:
Maximize ROI
By refining your ad based on consumer feedback before you start final production, you can maximize the effectiveness of your ads and increase the impact of your marketing spend.
Create comms that resonate across different markets
By helping you understand the cultural nuances in responses to ads, we can advise you on how best to tailor your marketing to succeed in different markets.
Tap into new audiences
By testing how your ads performance across different segments and demographics, we can identify appeal beyond your target audience.
Our customers
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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.
Understanding usage and perceptions of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to shape future comms for Mitsubishi
A quantitative survey helped Mitsubishi Motors to understand how its vehicles were being used in the real world, informing how best to position communications about the role and value of PHEVs.
Establishing a pan-Asian Financial Health Index for GoBear
A collaborative and consultative qualitative & quantitative approach helped GoBear establish a Financial Health Index in key markets, thereby expanding its brand value beyond the current positioning.
Developing comms to deliver behavioural change for Vital Strategies
A hybrid qualitative approach helped Vital Strategies understand the relative effectiveness of its communication material in the real world among target audiences.
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.
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Why the Next Billion Buyers Will Be Bilingual, Mobile-First, and Mistrustful.
Late one evening in Lagos, 22-year-old Chika is scrolling through TikTok, eyes fixed on a local influencer demoing the latest face serum. She watches the 30-second video twice, screenshots the product, and toggles over to Jumia to compare prices, scanning reviews that look a little too polished to be real. Before checking out, she sends […]
How Brands Can Lead During Boycotts.
Boycotts can upend entire markets overnight. In 2019, a diplomatic dispute between South Korea and Japan turned into a full-scale consumer revolt. Sales of Japanese beer in South Korea plummeted by 92%, and Uniqlo shuttered multiple stores as South Korean consumers rejected Japanese brands en masse. What began as a trade conflict quickly became an […]
The Rise of the Wristband Nation.
Wearables aren’t fringe anymore. Once seen as fitness accessories for gym-goers and early adopters, smartwatches and health trackers are becoming everyday essentials. In the first quarter of 2024 alone, global shipments of wearable devices hit 113 million units – an almost 9% jump compared to the year before. And that’s despite persistent inflation and consumer […]
Pet Parenting Goes Premium as Owners Prioritize Wellness Over Cost.
Even as consumers trim expenses in travel, fashion, and dining out, there’s one area where spending continues to climb: their pets. The global pet care market is now worth over $324 billion, with projections putting it close to $600 billion by 2033. In the United States alone, Americans are expected to spend more than $150 […]
Sectors we serve
With over 25 years in the business of market research, we have extensive experience and a depth of knowledge across a range of sectors.
We bring this to bear to design the very best approach to meet your objectives.
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Arla Foods
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Head of Research
Bloomberg
Head of ResearchKadence’s reports give us the insight, conclusion and recommended execution needed to give us a different perspective, which provided us with an opportunity to relook at our go to market strategy in a different direction which we are now reaping the benefits from.
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Bridgestone
Sales & MarketingI have been working with Kadence for more than 4 years and they have always delivered consistently good outputs. Their ability to understand business goals and translate them to research objectives as well as a high degree of flexibility by collaborating with clients and providing recommendations that are otherwise overlooked differentiate them from other research agencies in the market.
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Discovery
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Performance Marketing & Analytics Director
Treatwell
Performance Marketing & Analytics Director
Vital Strategies
Customer Intelligence Director